Practice Area: Labour Relations

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.

Lauren Viegas

Lauren provides strategic advice and representation to employers on a wide range of matters including grievance arbitrations, labour disputes, occupational health and safety, human rights and accommodation, and employment standards.

Gillian McCormick

Gillian is building a practice that includes providing advice and representation to employers on a wide range of labour and employment matters.

Djordje Milanovic

Djordje offers advice and representation to employers in the public and private sectors on a wide range of labour and employment matters.

Landmark Arbitration Decision Upholds Indefinite Suspension of CFL Player for Sports Gambling

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On August 27, 2024, Arbitrator Allen Ponak upheld an indefinite suspension imposed on Shawn Lemon, a veteran defensive end in the Canadian Football League (CFL), for wagering on CFL games in 2021, including a game in which he played. This decision highlights the complexities of player conduct in professional sports and raises important questions about…