Practice Area: Human Rights

School Board Management Conference

Hicks Morley is delighted to present our 2024 School Board Management Conference for human resources professionals, directors of education, supervisory officers and trustees.

We invite you to join us for breakfast and a “whirlwind tour” of recent developments in labour, employment and education law. After a brief networking break, you’ll attend a plenary session on the right to privacy and freedom of expression in schools followed by a dynamic session by our guest speaker. After lunch, you’ll participate in two workshops of your choice (which you’ll preselect during registration) and have another opportunity to network.

Comedy and Satire: Human Rights Considerations in the Writing Room

· 4 min read

While all companies have an obligation to prevent against workplace harassment and discrimination, those in the entertainment industry face a particular challenge. In some cases, the nature of the conversations and circumstances that workers may be engaged in could, in other work environments, be considered offensive or objectionable. As the cases discussed below illustrate, the…

SDRCC Rules That Maltreatment and Abuse Warrant Lifetime Ban On Working With Athletes

· 5 min read

Addressing complaints of the maltreatment and abuse of athletes continues to be a developing and hot-button issue in Canadian law. The Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada (SDRCC) recently released its June 27, 2024 decision in Elvira Saadi v Gymnastics Canada (GymCan), which upheld the original decision of a disciplinary panel of Gymnastics Canada (GymCan)…

Accommodating Family Status, Creed (Religion), Gender Expression and Gender Identity

Requests for accommodation based on an individual’s family status, creed/religious beliefs, gender identity and/or gender expression can present unique challenges. How you respond to these types of requests can mean the difference between a finding that suitable accommodations were offered and one that exposes your organization to significant liability. Join us for an in-person workshop that addresses the legal obligations and best practices to keep in mind as they relate to family status, religious accommodation, gender identity and gender expression.

Stevie (Stephanie) Gellatly

Stevie advises employers on a variety of matters related to labour relations, employment law and human rights.

Kimberly Dias

Kimberly advises employers on a variety of matters related to labour relations, employment law, human rights, and workplace compensation matters.

Lukas Furlan

Lukas is a labour and employment lawyer practising out of Hicks Morley’s Toronto office. He advises employers on a wide range of matters including grievance arbitrations, employment litigation, human rights issues, labour disputes and workplace accommodation.

Jennifer Li

Jennifer advises employers on a variety of matters related to employment standards, human rights and accommodation, labour disputes, occupational health and safety, and grievance arbitrations.

Zachary Demers

Zachary is building a practice of advising clients on a variety of labour, employment and human rights issues.