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      Danika L. Winkel

            Associate , Toronto

            danika-winkel@hicksmorley.com
            Direct: 416.864.7335
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            Year of Call: Ontario, 2020

          * Biography

            Danika Winkel is a litigator in Hicks Morley’s Toronto office. She represents a broad range of public- and private-sector employers—both small and large—in trials, hearings, motions, applications, judicial reviews and appeals. In addition to that work, Danika provides proactive, day-to-day advice to help employers avoid litigation.

            Danika takes a practical approach to litigation and she collaborates with her clients to develop effective legal strategies. She values her clients’ time and is very responsive when dealing with any matter. She is highly organized and committed to delivering the best possible representation and outcome for every case. In Ontario, Danika has appeared before the Small Claims Court, Superior Court of Justice, Divisional Court and Court of Appeal. She has also appeared before Alberta courts.

            As a complement to her litigation practice, Danika provides advice and representation in the areas of occupational health and safety, human rights and accommodation, and employment standards.

            Danika received her Juris Doctor from Queen’s University, graduating on the Dean’s List. She has a certification in International Public Law and was selected as a panelist at the Queen’s Feminist Legal Studies Conference. Danika also worked at the Queen’s Legal Aid Clinic, representing clients in employment and other contract disputes.

            Outside of the office, Danika enjoys staying active on runs and in the gym.

            Practice Areas

            Employment Law Human Rights Labour Relations Litigation Litigation - Injunctions Litigation - Judicial Review & Appeals Litigation - Wrongful & Unjust Dismissals Occupational Health

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            Arts, Entertainment & Sports Education Energy & Utilities Financial Services Government Ministries & Agencies (Federal and Provincial) Healthcare Hospitality & Gaming Long-Term Care and Home Care Manufacturing Media & Communications Membership Associations Mining & Natural Resources Municipalities & Municipal Agencies Non-profit Organizations Professional & Technical Services Retail & Wholesale Trade Social Services Transportation & Warehousing

            Memberships & Affiliations

            The Advocates’ Society – Member

            Canadian Bar Association – Member

            Ontario Bar Association – Member (Labour & Employment Law)

            Select Publications & Presentations

            “‘Welcome’ decision for employers: Mandatory vax policy not constructive dismissal” Canadian HR Reporter (October 4, 2022)

            “COVID Litigation in the Courts – What is the Status” and “Union Organizing and Keys to Remaining Union Free” Human Resources Professionals Association, Durham Chapter: Annual Law Update (June 2, 2022)

            “Common Legal Concerns Around Leaves of Absence, Terminations and Additional Trends” Human Resources Professionals Association, Peel Chapter: Legal Trends 2022 (March 2, 2022)

            Education

            Queen’s University, J.D.

            Queen’s University, B.A. (Honours with Distinction)

          Insights

            * Federal Minimum Wage to Increase April 1, 2025

              March 3, 2025

            * Ontario’s Working for Workers Six Act, 2024 Receives Royal Assent

              December 23, 2024
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          Speaking Engagements

            * Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA): Peel Chapter: Legal Trends 2022

              March 2, 2022

            * Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA), Durham Chapter: Annual Law Update

              June 2, 2022

          Work

            * Successfully represented a national long-term care facility in upholding a for-cause termination at trial.
            * Successfully represented a large hospital association as an intervenor at the Court of Appeal defending mandatory vaccination policies against injunction motions. Successfully represented that same hospital association in a similar matter at the Superior Court level.
            * Successfully represented a municipality in a judicial review application to challenge sanctions imposed on a city councillor.
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          News

            * Danika Winkel Quoted in Canadian HR Reporter Article on Recent Mandatory Vaccination Policy Decision

              October 4, 2022

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