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.
Practice Area: Litigation
“No News” May Not Mean “No New Employment”: Settlement Drafting Lessons From Cross v. Cooling Tower Maintenance Inc.
When it comes to settlement agreements, precision is non-negotiable. In this article, Justin Jalea explores the recent Cross v. Cooling Tower maintenance Inc. decision and provides important reminders for employers drafting settlement agreements involving salary continuance and clawback provisions.
Build a Better Employment Agreement: Cracking the Clause Code
Strong employment agreements are built in the details. Join Elisha Jamieson-Davies, Natasha Monkman and Amy Tibble on March 4 as they offer a practical look at a series of contract clauses that may not always be top of mind. Register now to gain actionable drafting insights to strengthen your organization’s employment agreements!
Build a Better Employment Agreement Series
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Federal Government Reminds Federally Regulated Employers About Harassment and Violence Policy Compliance
Are your harassment and violence prevention policies up to date? George Vuicic breaks down the federal government’s recent reminder and what federally regulated employers should revisit to ensure continued compliance in the year ahead.
Congratulations to New Partner Lesley Campbell
We are pleased to announce that Lesley Campbell has joined the firm’s partnership. Lesley provides practical advice and representation to employers and management in both the private and public sectors on a wide range of employment, human rights, and labour issues.
We Welcome Knowledge Management Lead Rhonda B. Levy to Hicks Morley
We are excited to share that Rhonda Levy has joined Hicks Morley as our new Knowledge Management Lead! Deeply committed to innovation, current awareness, and advancing lawyer and client education, Rhonda will lead our knowledge management efforts, strengthening how we support our lawyers and deliver exceptional client service through our collective firm knowledge.
Rhonda B. Levy
Rhonda Levy is our Knowledge Management Lead operating out of Hicks Morley’s Toronto office. Rhonda leads our Professional Development program and maintains that innovation through legal technology is crucial. Deeply committed to current awareness and lawyer and client education, Rhonda is responsible for monitoring legislative developments, significant judicial decisions and arbitral awards, and for ensuring that our lawyers and clients are made aware of them in a timely manner. She is also dedicated to providing our lawyers with a robust collection of knowledge management resources so they can practice in an agile manner.
County of Carleton Law Association (CCLA): 2025 Annual Civil Litigation Updated Conference
Get ahead on the latest employment litigation developments with a deep dive into a recent case. Drew McArthur will walk through how the case redefines access to redress and procedural obligations at the CCLA Litigation Updated Conference on November 22.
Build a Better Employment Agreement: Contracts, Clauses, and Provisions
The world of employment agreements has changed significantly in recent years but through proper terms and structure, employment agreements can help employers mitigate costly litigation and unforeseen financial consequences. This complementary, one-hour webinar will continue with our overview of the essential components of an employment agreement to best protect your organization.