Hicks Morley is pleased to announce that Laura Buck has joined the firm as an associate in our Waterloo offices.
Practice Area: Labour Relations
Laura Buck
Laura Buck is a labour, employment and human rights lawyer in Hicks Morley’s Waterloo office. She advises employers in all aspects of the employment relationship including issues related to hiring, discipline, accommodation and termination.
Federal Budget Bill Proposes Amendments to 10 Days’ Paid Medical Leave of Absence under Canada Labour Code
On April 28, 2022, the federal government tabled Bill C-19, Budget Implementation Act, 2022, No. 1, giving effect to the initiatives found in its April 7, 2022 budget, A Plan to Grow Our Economy and Make Life More Affordable. This Federal Post focuses on the Bill C-19 amendments to the new paid medical leave of…
We Welcome Two New Associates to the Firm
Hicks Morley is pleased to announce that two new associates have joined the firm in our Toronto office.
Kenji Nuhn
Kenji advises and represents employers on labour, employment and human rights issues. Having previously worked in human resources, Kenji is uniquely positioned to provide practical solutions to workplace issues.
Ontario Introduces Firefighter Certification Standards
On April 14, 2022, the Ontario government filed O. Reg. 343/22: Firefighter Certification, under the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997. The regulation comes into force on July 1, 2022. The regulation sets out the mandatory minimum certification standards and corresponding job performance requirements of firefighters delivering specific fire protection services, together with a compliance…
Federal Budget 2022 Tabled
On April 7, 2022, the federal government tabled its 2022 Budget, “A Plan to Grow Our Economy and Make Life More Affordable.” The Budget covers a wide array of initiatives, and while housing, defence and climate change are its key focus areas, the Budget includes some proposals that will be of specific interest to employers,…
Counsel to a number of universities and colleges in their grievance arbitration work.
Counsel to a number of universities and colleges in their grievance arbitration work.
Hicks Morley Celebrates 50 Years!
In 1972, a group of young lawyers started a small firm dedicated exclusively to the practice of management-side labour law. Strong in character and fiercely determined, they shared the common perspective that businesses wanted practical and creative solutions to their workplace issues. Eventually, their firm became the pre-eminent labour and employment law boutique in Canada….
Hicks Morley Lawyers Named Leading Practitioners in the 2022 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory
Congratulations to the 30 Hicks Morley lawyers who have been recognized as leaders in their respective fields in the 2022 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory!