Stephanie advises and represents both public and private sector employers on a wide range of labour and employment matters. Her practice includes collective agreement negotiations, rights and interest arbitrations, human rights applications, wrongful dismissal litigation, employment standards and pay equity matters.
Practice Area: Pay Equity
Recognition
Hicks Morley is proud to be a recognized leader in the field of human resources law: One of Canada’s Best Law Firms in Labour & Employment and Human Rights The Globe and Mail 2025 A leading law firm in Employment & Labour Chambers Canada 2025 45 lawyers recognized in Labour and Employment Law, Education Law,…
Industries
Different industry sectors have different human resources issues. Some industries grapple with the effects of globalization or regulation, others with a shortage of talent and still others with the impact of rapid growth. Our industry knowledge gives us a clear context in which to provide clients with solutions that work within their competitive environment.
Pay Equity
Employers have an obligation to achieve and maintain pay equity under both the Ontario Pay Equity Act and the federal Canadian Human Rights Act, and Hicks Morley has extensive expertise in these areas. Recognizing that the costs associated with pay equity compliance can be significant, we encourage our clients to be as proactive as possible in…
Lauri Reesor Quoted in Human Resources Daily
Hicks Morley’s Lauri Reesor was quoted in the May 9, 2012 edition of Human Resources Daily. In an article entitled “Ignore Commission’s pay equity drive at your $100m+ peril,” Lauri comments on the implementation of the new Pay Gender Wage Gap Program and the legal implications for employers of failing to maintain pay equity. View…
Carolyn Kay Interviewed on Canadian HR Reporter
Hicks Morley’s Carolyn Kay was interviewed by Canadian HR Reporter regarding the pay equity issues employers face, the hidden costs of non-compliance and how to deal with requests from Ontario’s Pay Equity Commission. Watch the interview
Carolyn Kay Contributes to Canadian HR Reporter
An article by Hicks Morley’s Carolyn Kay appeared in the September 20, 2010 issue of Canadian HR Reporter. The piece, entitled “Employers Can’t Afford to be Complacent with Pay Equity” discusses the Pay Equity Act. Carolyn reports complaints by employees and unions, and audits by the Pay Equity Commission continue to force employers to confront…