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.
Practice Area: Human Rights
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.
The Osgoode Intensive Guide to Responding to Campus Sexual Violence
Campus sexual violence is a critical challenge for post-secondary institutions. Hicks Morley’s Njeri Damali Sojourner-Campbell will join a panel to discuss best practices in interim measures in sexual violence complaints as part of The Osgoode Intensive Guide to Responding to Campus Sexual Violence
Successfully represented a financial institution in responding to an application for judicial review, as well as the subsequent appeal, of a decision by the Canadian Human Rights Commission relating to claims of discrimination on the basis of disability and/or sexual orientation.
Successfully represented a financial institution in responding to an application for judicial review, as well as the subsequent appeal, of a decision by the Canadian Human Rights Commission relating to claims of discrimination on the basis of disability and/or sexual orientation.
Successfully represented a university in responding to an application for judicial review of a decision by the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, in which the Tribunal found that the applicant’s complaint was out of time.
Successfully represented a university in responding to an application for judicial review of a decision by the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, in which the Tribunal found that the applicant’s complaint was out of time.
2025 Labour Relations Seminar: An Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC) and Hicks Morley Event
In this annual labour relations seminar, we—along with Ontario fire chiefs and renowned guest speakers—will provide insight and guidance on labour relations issues currently impacting the fire service.
The Year in Review – Notable Cases of 2024
Welcome to our annual review of notable cases over the past year that we believe will be of interest to employers and human resources professionals. We also identify some cases to watch out for in 2025. Next week, we will bring you our review of the notable legislative updates from 2024.
Workplace Investigation Training Workshop
This session focuses on investigation fundamentals. Attendees will learn the key takeaways from case law and best practices for investigating workplace incidents.
Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA): Peel Chapter: Legal Trends 2022
Join the HRPA Peel Chapter as Michael Smyth, Rebecca Liu, Danika Winkel and Jordynne Hislop share how to successfully anticipate and navigate legal issues, stay compliant and mitigate legal risks.
The Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario (ILCO) 30th Annual Conference: Refocus. Reconnect. Recharge.
In “The Process of Litigating Human Rights Applications in Ontario and Across the Country,” Amy Tibble will speak about the process of litigating human rights applications with a review of procedural steps, evidentiary steps, preservation of information and more.