Hicks Morley is pleased to announce that Njeri Damali Sojourner-Campbell, Nigel McKechnie and Amanda Cohen have been included in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada™ for their exceptional work in Labour and Employment Law.
Practice Area: Employment Law
Ontario Government Launches Consultation on New Job Posting Rules Under the ESA
On August 21, 2024, the Ontario government launched consultations on the new Part III.1 (Job Postings) of the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA). This section was passed under Bill 149, Working for Workers Four Act, 2024, with further proposed amendments introduced in Bill 190, Working for Workers Five Act, 2024. While not yet in force,…
45 Hicks Morley Partners Recognized as Best Lawyers® Award Recipients
We are pleased to announce that 45 Hicks Morley partners have been included in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™ in the areas of Labour and Employment Law, Employee Benefits Law, Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Education Law and Workers’ Compensation Law.
City of Greater Sudbury Exercised Due Diligence in Construction Site Fatality As Appeal Dismissed by Ontario Superior Court of Justice
A long-awaited decision from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (SCJ) was released on August 23, 2024, dismissing an appeal by the Crown who challenged the trial judge’s finding that the City of Greater Sudbury exercised due diligence in a workplace fatality. This decision is significant for construction project owners and general contractors, as it…
We Welcome Associate Ryan Markesic to Hicks Morley
Hicks Morley is pleased to announce that Ryan Markesic has joined the firm as a labour and employment lawyer in our Toronto office.
Ryan Markesic
Ryan Markesic is a labour and employment lawyer practising out of Hicks Morley’s Toronto office in all areas of workplace law and in civil litigation. Ryan has assisted in arbitrations, tribunals and matters before all levels of courts including the Federal Court and Federal Court of Appeal. He has a particular interest and experience in advising and representing colleges and universities on a variety of issues.
Ontario Court Concludes Bank Employee’s Misconduct Amounted to Just Cause for Termination
On July 23, 2024, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice released its decision in Arora v ICICI Bank of Canada, a wrongful dismissal claim filed by a former employee of ICICI Bank of Canada (Bank) terminated for cause. The Court dismissed the case, finding that the plaintiff’s conduct breached his duties of loyalty and good…
Ontario Court Orders Defence Medical Examination of Terminated Employee Alleging Inability to Mitigate
In Marshall v Mercantile Exchange Corporation, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice granted an employer’s motion for a defence medical examination of a former employee who claimed an inability to mitigate their damages due to a mental health condition. This decision makes clear that in appropriate cases, a defendant in a wrongful dismissal lawsuit will…
We Welcome Knowledge Management Lawyer Owais Hashmi to Hicks Morley
Hicks Morley is pleased to announce that Owais Hashmi has joined the firm as a knowledge management lawyer in our Toronto office. In this role, Owais will work alongside our client services team to enhance client experiences by leveraging the firm’s legal technology and strategic insights to improve the efficiency and delivery of our legal services.
Owais Hashmi
Owais specializes in leveraging knowledge management tools to enhance client experiences and optimize legal service delivery. Through his diligent monitoring of current and emerging legal trends, he bolsters the firm’s subject-matter expertise in Canadian labour and employment law, benefiting both lawyers and clients alike.