Michael Kennedy, Partner

Michael Kennedy is a labour and employment lawyer in Hicks Morley’s Toronto office. Michael is counsel to a wide variety of broader public sector employers, such as universities and municipalities, and large private sector employers.
Michael’s practice regularly takes him across the province. He is chair of the firm’s University practice group and is the former chair of the Municipal practice group.
Michael appears as counsel in labour and employment disputes involving the courts, arbitration, the Ontario Labour Relations Board, and the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario.  Michael also has extensive experience in providing strategic bargaining advice and has unique experience as counsel in over 60 interest disputes.

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Amanda Cohen, Associate

Grant Nuttall, Associate

Grant Nuttall is a labour and employment lawyer in Hicks Morley’s Toronto office. He provides advice and representation to employers and management across the private and public sectors on a wide-range of labour, employment and human rights issues, including wrongful dismissal, grievance arbitrations, collective bargaining, labour disputes, occupational health and safety, human rights and accommodation, and employment standards.

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Hossein Moghtaderi, Associate

Meet the Arbitrators

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525 Bay St, Toronto, Ontario M5G 2L2

Hotel Overview

For more information on the Marriott Toronto Eaton Centre visit: www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yyzec-marriott-downtown-at-cf-toronto-eaton-centre

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Reservations

Whether Labour Relations is new to you or you're looking for a refresh, this workshop is a great opportunity to learn the basics when dealing with employment law, collective agreements, bargaining, arbitration, and the grievance process. 

 

Throughout the workshop the following topics will be covered:

 

​The workshop is led by Hicks Morley.  Hicks Morley is the largest firm in Canada that focuses on the representation of management in human resources law and advocacy.

 

The Labour Relations 101 Workshop registration fee coming soon.  If you are planning on attending the Labour Relations Seminar, AND are planning on booking hotel accommodations, our all-inclusive package there will be a savings versus booking these options a-la-carte, and is available on our registration options page.  Coming Soon!

 

This interactive workshop is limited to 40 registrants and is only open to those who are non-union, municipal management staff. Attendees will leave the workshop with course materials and useful checklists.  

 

In this interactive workshop, two Hicks Morley labour lawyers,  will “face off” in a mock arbitration hearing before an arbitrator.

 

Attendees are separated into two groups “management” and “association”.  Participants will learn about the arbitration process and proceedings, through the simulation of a mock arbitration case.

 

The workshop focuses on grievance arbitration and will examine both procedural and substantive issues, including the scope of arbitration, pre-arbitration, and arbitration processes as well as discussing a select issue in arbitration – discipline and discharge, contract interpretation, and human rights.

 

The format is a combination of in-class discussion, break-out sessions, a mock arbitration, and debrief.  The debriefing session includes an explanation of the arbitrator’s decision and reasoning, and the group will engage in an interactive discussion and question and answer session.

 

• Proper preparation for a hearing and the development theory of a case;
• Assessing your opponent’s case;
• Opening and closing statements;
• Examine and cross-examinations;
• Establishing the facts at the hearing;
• Evidence and objections to evidence; and
• How an arbitration is prepared and presented before an experienced arbitrator.

2021 Draft Agenda

Located in the heart of downtown Toronto, the Marriott is easily accessible from the highway, walking distance from Union Station, the CN Tower, the Rogers Center, and many of the thriving theaters. Just outside the hotel's front door is the vibrant Toronto Eaton Centre and close to Toronto’s Entertainment District, offering the best in dining, attractions, and nightlife.

From the Southwest (Niagara/Hamilton)

Take Highway 403 East to the QEW-Queen Elizabeth Way East to Gardiner Expressway and exit at York/Bay Streets. Follow Bay Street north and the hotel will be on the right, just north of Queen Street. 

 

From the West (Windsor/London)

From ON-401 East, continue onto the ON-403 East. Keep right at the fork and follow signs for Queen Elizabeth Way/ON-403. Continue onto Queen Elizabeth Way, then merge onto Gardiner Expressway East. Exit at York/Bay Streets. Follow Bay Street north and the hotel will be on the right, just north of Queen Street.

 

From the East (Kingston)

From the Autoroute 20 West, continue onto ON-401 West. Exit ON-404. Keep right at the fork and follow signs for Don Valley Parkway S/Downtown. Continue and follow signs for Gardiner Expressway West. Merge onto Gardiner Expressway W. Exit at York/Bay Streets. Follow Bay Street north and the hotel will be on the right, just north of Queen Street.