Charles E. Hurdon
Partner
Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP
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Biography
Charles Hurdon practises employment law exclusively, with a particular emphasis on financial institutions. He advises and represents employers in both federal and provincial jurisdictions. He has extensive experience in representing and advising employers in matters relating to executive employment agreements, executive compensation and executive terminations. Charles regularly appears before grievance arbitrators, labour boards, other administrative tribunals and the courts.
Other areas of practice include occupational health and safety, where he assists employers in developing health and safety programs and provides advice and representation in prosecutions under the Canada Labour Code and the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Charles sits on our Global Executive Committee and was managing partner of our Canadian practice from 2015 to 2023.
Professional experience
Collapse allLL.B., University of Ottawa, 1986
B.A.(Hons.), University of Ottawa, 1983
- Ontario 1988
- Best Lawyers in Canada: Labour and Employment Law, 2008-2025
- Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, 2014-2020, 2022-2024: recommended in Occupational Health & Safety; 2012-2017, 2020-2023: recommended in Employment Law - Employer; 2014-2016: recommended in Labour Relations - Labour
- BTI Client Service All-Stars, 2016 – Leader in client service excellence
- International Law Office (ILO), Client Choice Awards 2012: Employment and Labour, Canada
- Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada: repeatedly recommended for Employment Law
- “The Top 10 Recent Labour and Employment Cases and Their Practical Implications,” OBA Labour and Employment Section, Naval Officers’ Mess of Ottawa, June 4, 2013.
- “Seniority: Can You Take it With You When You’re Transferred?” “Getting Harassment Investigations Right,” “Cellphone Use, Parking Records and Hand Prints: New Frontiers of Employee Monitoring,” “Carelessness, Negligence and Incompetence at Work: Appropriate Employer Responses,” The 2012 Ontario Labour Law Review, Centre for Labour-Management Development, Ottawa, November 14, 2012.
- “The Year’s Top Accommodation Cases,” The 2012 Accommodation Law Conference, Centre for Labour-Management Development, Ottawa, March 29, 2012.
- “Accommodation and Human Rights Update,” The 2011 Ontario Labour Law Review, Centre for Labour-Management Development, Ottawa, November 18, 2011.
- “Health and Safety Conference” (chair), Lancaster House, Toronto, October 12, 2011.
- “2010 in Review: What’s New, What’s Hot in Labour and Employment Law” (panellist), Law Conference Wrap-Up Panel, Ottawa Human Resources Professionals Association 2011 Law Conference, Ottawa, May 20, 2011.
- “Accommodation Update,” The 2011 Accommodation Law Conference, Centre for Labour-Management Development, Ottawa, March 9, 2011.
- “Cross Canada Employment Law Check Up - Ontario,” CACE 7th Annual Conference, Vancouver, September 25, 2010.
- “Executive Compensation - Trends and Best Practices,” OCRI 45th Circuit, May 4, 2010.
- “Accommodating Mental Disabilities: Emerging trends; Using the grievance process to resolve accommodation disputes; Expert witnesses: Maximizing their role in accommodation cases; Getting the most from healthcare professionals,” The 2010 Accommodation Law Conference, Centre for Labour-Management Development Canada, Ottawa, February 24-25, 2010.
- Canadian Association of Counsel to Employers
- Lecturer, Faculty of Law of the University of Ottawa, Western University and Algonquin College
- Member, board of directors of a local not-for-profit charitable organization
News
Supporting Black professionals: Norton Rose Fulbright Canada donates $100,000 for education, scholarships, and offers pro bono legal services for entrepreneurs
December 04, 2023
Jennifer Teskey named Norton Rose Fulbright's new Canadian Managing Partner
September 12, 2023
Elizabeth Williams assumes the role of Calgary Office Managing Partner
June 27, 2023