Hicks Morley publishes a number of materials, both electronic and print, on issue-specific and sector-specific topics of interest to our clients. Our insights section has links to all of our various publications, updates and blogs, both current and historical, to keep you informed of developments in the law that impact human resources.


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Divisional Court Reinforces Tradition of Judicial Deference to Ontario’s Labour Relations Board

· 5 min read By: Thomas Trudell

Judicial deference to the OLRB remains firmly intact, especially in construction labour relations. In this article, Thomas Trudell reviews a recent Divisional Court decision affirming the OLRB’s authority in construction work assignment disputes and its long‑standing approach to jurisdictional issues.

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Back-to-Work Legislation Justified Under Section 1 of the Charter, Ontario Court of Appeal Holds in Landmark Decisions

· 6 min read By: Frank Cesario, Eleanor A. Vaughan

The Ontario Court of Appeal has, for the first time, considered the constitutionality of back to work legislation under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (Charter). As Canadian courts have previously recognized, section 2(d) of the Charter protects the rights of workers to advance their workplace goals through a collective bargaining process and to…

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“No News” May Not Mean “No New Employment”: Settlement Drafting Lessons From Cross v. Cooling Tower Maintenance Inc.

· 4 min read By: Justin Jalea

When it comes to settlement agreements, precision is non-negotiable. In this article, Justin Jalea explores the recent Cross v. Cooling Tower maintenance Inc. decision and provides important reminders for employers drafting settlement agreements involving salary continuance and clawback provisions.

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Year in Review: Notable Labour and Employment Law Decisions From 2025

· 18 min read By: Lesley A. Campbell, Ryan J. Freeman, Amanda P. Cohen, Rhonda B. Levy, Owais Hashmi

Our annual Year in Review is here. In this article, Lesley Campbell, Ryan Freeman, Amanda Cohen, Rhonda B. Levy, and Owais Hashmi outline the most influential labour and employment decisions of 2025 and highlight two upcoming rulings that employers can expect to plan for the year ahead

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Nova Scotia Court Finds Cross-Canada Termination Clause Unenforceable: A Cautionary Tale for Multi-Jurisdiction Employers

· 6 min read By: Meghan Hawa

Jurisdiction matters when drafting cross-country contracts. In this article, we examine the Brocklehurst v Micco Companies decision where Micco’s termination clause was found unenforceable under Nova Scotia legislation and explore the broader implications for employers to ensure provisions are precise and effective across Canada.

Human Resources Legislative Update

Important Changes to Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act Take Effect January 1, 2026

· 7 min read By: Owais Hashmi

New Occupational Health and Safety Act updates take effect January 1, 2026. In this article, we outline the latest requirements impacting construction projects, sanitation records, public sector procurement, and enforcement measures that employers and constructors need to know.

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New Year, New Rules: Ontario Job Posting Requirements Take Effect January 1, 2026 

· 5 min read By: Carey O’Connor, Jessica M. Toldo, Larissa V. J. Putt

New employment standards governing job postings are coming on January 1. Are you ready? Carey O’Connor, Jessica Toldo and Larissa Putt outline the expanded obligations and actions employers can take now.