Labour relations work lies at the root of our firm’s core business. While we have grown beyond our original area of expertise, we continue to be leaders in this field. We provide labour relations advice, service and representation across all industry sectors—touching on all aspects of the Ontario Labour Relations Act and Canada Labour Code….
Practice Area: Labour Relations
Best Lawyers® Names Stephen J. Shamie as “Lawyer of the Year” for Toronto Labour and Employment Law
Hicks Morley is pleased to announce that Stephen J. Shamie has been named Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers®. Stephen is recognized in the 2016 edition of the directory, based on peer recommendations, as a leader in the area of Labour and Employment Law in the Toronto area.
Top Listed in Best Lawyers
Hicks Morley once again ranked #1 in Canada in the field of Labour and Employment Law in Best Lawyers® in Canada 2016. Hicks Morley has more listed lawyers in the area of Labour and Employment Law than any other firm in Canada.
Craig Rix Co-authors an Article in Municipal World Magazine
Hicks Morley’s Craig Rix co-authored an article, along with Karen Gordon of Squeaky Wheel Communications, featured on the cover of the July 2015 issue of Municipal World magazine. In the article entitled, “‘No Comment’ Is Not the Answer“, Craig addresses social media best practices and the important role of strategic communications in the context of…
Hicks Morley Lawyer Recognized in Who’s Who Legal: Management Labour & Employment 2015
Hicks Morley congratulates Stephen Shamie for once again being recognized as leaders in management labour and employment law in Who’s Who Legal: Management Labour & Employment 2015. Published since 1996, Who’s Who Legal recognizes the foremost legal practitioners in 34 areas of business law. Peer and client evaluations support the research of this publication to…
Union Financial Disclosure Bill Receives Royal Assent
On June 30, 2015, Bill C-377, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (requirements for labour organizations), received Royal Assent. Bill C-377, a private member’s bill, requires unions to file certain financial information with the Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”) within six months from the end of each fiscal period. Among other things, information to…
Hicks Morley Lawyers Named Leading Practitioners in the 2015 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory
Hicks Morley congratulates each one of our lawyers who has been recognized as a leading practitioner in the 2015 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory. Toronto David J. Bannon Labour Relations Labour Relations – Construction Sector Occupational Health & Safety Workers’ Compensation Harvey A. Beresford, Q.C. Labour Relations John E. Brooks Employment Law Labour Relations Donna…
Hicks Morley Receives Highest Ranking in Labour Relations in the 2015 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory
Hicks Morley is delighted to once again be named “Most Frequently Recommended” as a leading firm in Labour Relations in the Toronto, Kitchener-Waterloo and London areas, and “Consistently Recommended” as a leading firm in Labour Relations in the Ottawa area. The firm has also once again been named “Consistently Recommended” in Pension & Employee Benefits – Toronto and “Repeatedly Recommended”…
Federal Post – First Edition
Dear Friends, We are excited to bring to you our first edition of the Federal Post, a newsletter designed exclusively for federally regulated employers. The Federal Post discusses issues that are topical, timely and important. It will cover the gamut of matters which impact your workplace, from human rights to minimum standards to labour relations…
John Saunders Quoted in the paNow
Hicks Morley’s John Saunders was quoted in a June 2, 2015 paNow (Prince Albert. Right Now!) article entitled “POLL: Facing rising fire dept. labour costs, P.A. calls in big-city lawyer“. The article focuses on the decision made by the City of Prince Albert to hire John to represent and help handle its current round of…