Atty. Stephen J. Goodwin
Stephen Goodwin practises labour and employment law in Hicks Morley's Waterloo office where he advises employers on all aspects of human resources law. Stephen has appeared extensively before the Ontario Labour Relations Board, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, at labour arbitrations as well and in the courts defending wrongful dismissal claims.
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Stephen J. Goodwin is a employment attorney based in Waterloo, Ontario, practicing at Hicks Morley Hamilton Stewart Storie LLP. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Admitted to practice in Ontario, Law Society of Ontario (1996). Educated at Queen’s University (LL.B.) and Wilfrid Laurier University (B.B.A.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Labour and Employment Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory (2026). Serands clients in Waterloo, ON and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Stephen Goodwin practises labour and employment law in Hicks Morley's Waterloo office where he advises employers on all aspects of human resources law
- Stephen has appeared extensively before the Ontario Labour Relations Board, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, at labour arbitrations as well and in the courts defending wrongful dismissal claims
- Stephen has in-depth expertise in collective bargaining, having bargained over 50 collective agreements including first contracts
- He provides advice and guidance to companies in purchase and sale transactions, restructuring and closures
- Stephen has particular expertise in construction labour law, social services and union organizing and certifications
- Stephen provides practical advice for employers’ ongoing practices and policies to assist them in managing compliance and reducing risks involved with today’s complex labour and employment laws
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Why local counsel matters in Ontario
Practicing law in Ontario. Legal matters in Ontario are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Waterloo are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ontario state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ontario brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ontario courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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