Ian D. Hurley

Ian received his LL.B. from the University of New Brunswick, where he was honoured with the prestigious Lord Beaverbrook Scholarship for academic excellence. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Dalhousie University, reflecting his strong foundation in legal and governmental studies.

After earning his LL.B. in 2012, Ian articled with a prominent national full-service law firm, where he gained a unique insight into labour and employment law from a management-side perspective. However, his true calling emerged as an advocate for employees.

Now a partner at Lecker & Associates, Ian dedicates his practice to representing individuals in employment and disability-related matters, using his comprehensive understanding of the law to help employees assert their rights and navigate complex legal disputes.

Ian has appeared before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the Ontario Court of Appeal, the Ontario Labour Relations Board, and the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario. He has also represented employees in Canada Labour Code adjudications.

Prominent Cases:

Chambers v. Global Traffic Technologies Canada Inc., 2018 ONSC 2000: Where a 57-year-old Senior Executive with 2 years and 6 months of service was awarded 9 months of notice.

Johnson v. Mr. Janitorial Supplies Inc., SC-15-99998 (unreported): Where a 60-year-old Salesperson with short service (7.5 months) was awarded 4 months of notice because he was “induced” to leave secure employment.

Cammisuli v. Ray Plastics Limited, 2014 CanLII 62577 (ON LRB): Where an employee who was dismissed during her maternity leave was awarded reinstatement to her position, along with damages for emotional distress.