Hyde HR Law is a boutique labour and employment law firm in downtown Toronto. John Hyde, who founded it, came to law after a career managing operations and HR in the transportation business. Its office is a short walk from the Ontario Labour Relations Board and Superior Court of Justice. It represents clients in Ontario and other provinces, including multinational companies and small businesses.Labour relations make up a large share of the firm's work. The Law Society of Ontario has certified John Hyde as a labour law specialist , and he acts for management at the bargaining table and in arbitrations. When unions file grievances or unfair labour practice complaints, the firm defends employers. It also acts on applications for certification and on the termination of bargaining rights. On the employment side, the lawyers handle wrongful dismissal defence, human rights claims, employment contracts and workplace investigations.
"Most of our calls come from managers in the middle of a workday, so the advice has to be something they can use that afternoon. Several of us held jobs in HR or operations before law school, so we know a grievance is only one of the things a company is dealing with that week. Our job is giving straight answers and options that fit the budget. We think that approach makes us better lawyers," said a spokesperson for Hyde HR Law.
The firm's lawyers come from national law firms and bring pre-law backgrounds in human resources management, journalism, transportation and construction. Its client list includes construction companies, manufacturers, health care providers and universities, along with international transportation interests. The firm keeps dedicated labour practices for the construction and transportation sectors, and it also handles aviation labour matters. HR Law Canada chose John Hyde as its 2025 Lawyer of the Year.
About Hyde HR Law
Hyde HR Law is a Toronto firm that practises labour and employment law for employers and employees across Canada. Businesses searching for a Toronto employment lawyer can get help with terminations, employment contracts, workplace policies and human rights matters. The firm's labour practice covers collective bargaining, arbitration, union grievances and certification applications. For more information, visit https://hydehrlaw.com/ .