We’re proud to share that 61 Hicks Morley lawyers have been recognized in the 2026 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory, reflecting the continued strength and growth of our team. This peer‑reviewed recognition is especially meaningful to us as it speaks to the care, integrity, and commitment to legal excellence our lawyers bring to their work every day. Congratulations to all those recognized and thank you to our clients and industry colleagues who put their trust in us to meet their labour and employment needs!
Practice Area: Labour Relations
University of Windsor: Sports & Entertainment Law Society (SELS) Conference 2026
Gain an inside look at sports and entertainment law in practice! Hicks Morley’s Kayley Leon will explore athlete safety and governance, and what day‑to‑day legal practice in this field looks like at the 2026 University of Windsor SELS Conference on March 25.
Lincoln Alexandar School of Law: Asian Pacific Law Students Association (APLSA) Career Panel
We’re proud to support the next generation of legal talent. Hicks Morley’s Rebecca Liu will be speaking at the Lincoln Alexander School of Law APLSA Career Panel on March 18, joining lawyers from varied practices for an in‑depth discussion on career development.
Hicks Morley Named a Top Labour & Employment Boutique Firm for 2026-2027 by Canadian Lawyer Magazine
We’re proud to share that Hicks Morley has been named a Top Labour & Employment Boutique Firm for 2026–2027 by Canadian Lawyer Magazine! This recognition reflects what matters most to us: earning our clients’ trust by delivering practical, tailored solutions and exceptional service on their most complex workplace challenges.
Equal Wage Treatment Regulations Coming Soon
New Equal Wage Treatment Regulations are expected soon, prohibiting federally regulated employers from paying part time, temporary or agency workers less for the same work. George Vuicic provides an overview of the requirements and the limited exceptions that may be available to employers.
BC Labour Relations Board Overturns Arbitration Award Regarding Age 65 Cutoff to LTD Benefits
A recent BCLRB decision clarifies how age 65 LTD cut offs can still qualify as “bona fide” under human rights legislation. Natasha Monkman and Andrew Easto break down the decision and what this could mean for employers.
BCCA Upholds Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy Where Employer Relied on Provincial Health Officer’s Opinion
A recent ruling offers new guidance to the reasonableness of mandatory workplace policies. In this article, Andrew Schjerning breaks down a recent British Columbia Court of Appeal decision confirming that employers may reasonably rely on public health authority guidance when implementing mandatory COVID‑19 vaccination policies.
Arbitrator Reinstates Steelworker in Safety Sensitive Role Following Termination for Cannabis Use During Lunch Break
When does lunch break cannabis use justify termination—especially in a safety sensitive role? In this article, Matthew Wronko provides an analysis of a recent arbitration award and what this means for employers drafting drug and alcohol and fitness for duty policies
Police Association of Ontario (PAO): 35th Annual Police Employment Conference
Get up to speed on the latest labour arbitration trends shaping police services. Julia Nanos will provide an in-depth review of recent arbitration rulings at the Police Association of Ontario’s 35th Annual Police Employment Conference on February 24.
Divisional Court Reinforces Tradition of Judicial Deference to Ontario’s Labour Relations Board
Judicial deference to the OLRB remains firmly intact, especially in construction labour relations. In this article, Thomas Trudell reviews a recent Divisional Court decision affirming the OLRB’s authority in construction work assignment disputes and its long‑standing approach to jurisdictional issues.