The Federal Court of Canada determined a class action that sought to address alleged systemic anti-Black racism and discrimination simply did not meet the procedural criteria to certify the action as a class proceeding. In this Common Ground, Hicks Morley’s Sean Reginio and Eleanor Vaughan examine the Court’s analysis.
Practice Area: Employment Law
Hicks Morley Selected as “Boutique Law Firm of the Year” Excellence Awardee
Hicks Morley is honoured to be a “Boutique Law Firm of the Year” Excellence Awardee in the 2025 Canadian Law Awards. Congratulations to all of the Excellence Awardees for the significant contributions they make to the legal profession!
B.C. Supreme Court Imposes Costs on Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal for Procedural Fairness Breaches, Deviating from the “Traditional Immunity” Enjoyed by Decision-Makers
A recent ruling underscores the importance of procedural fairness in administrative tribunal proceedings, especially when dealing with vulnerable applicants. In this Case in Point, Mariana Kamenetsky reviews the case, the court’s analysis and the decision.
Advised public- and private-sector employers in relation to executive terminations.
Advised public- and private-sector employers in relation to executive terminations.
Represented clients in private arbitration arising from disputes over employment agreements.
Represented clients in private arbitration arising from disputes over employment agreements.
Hicks Morley and 55 Lawyers Recognized in the 2025 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory
We are pleased to share that 55 Hicks Morley lawyers have been recognized as leading practitioners in the 2025 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory.
Dismissal of Healthcare Worker for Failure to Disclose COVID-19 Exposure to Spouse/Co-Worker Not Discriminatory
A recent decision provides clarification on the distinction between legitimate workplace policy enforcement and discriminatory conduct. In this #CIP, Hicks Morley’s Gabrielle Lemoine shares details of the case and what it means for employers and HR professionals.
Federal Government Launches Consultation on Draft Regulations Related to Equal Pay Under the Canada Labour Code
The federal government published new draft regulations regarding prohibiting employers from paying different wage rates to employees based on employment status. In this Federal Post, Hicks Morley’s Paul Broad shares details of the draft regulations.
Tariffs Are Here: How Will They Impact Canadian Businesses?
Whether the current tariffs remain in place or not, understanding them and considering how to effectively navigate them will leave employers better prepared in the face of uncertainty.
Safe Sport Considerations for Colleges and Universities
While Canadian colleges and universities are not required to adopt the Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport (the UCCMS), they may find themselves bound to the UCCMS by their participation with certain governing sport bodies and may want to develop their own policies to ensure a safe sport environment.