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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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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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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From Kickoff to Contracts: FIFA Hiring Done Right
· 4 min readToronto is gearing up for FIFA World Cup 2026™ — are your recruitment practices ready for the expansion and beyond? In this article, Kayley C. Leon outlines key employment standards considerations for hiring employers and discusses the temporary work permit exemption for select FIFA-invited foreign workers.
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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.
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The Employer’s Holiday Party Playbook
· 6 min readHoliday parties can build team spirit, but they also bring unique risks for employers. Zohra Bhimani shares actionable tips from managing alcohol responsibly to accommodating diverse needs to keep your celebrations safe and inclusive.
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Ontario continues its “Working for Workers” initiative with Bill 30, introducing major updates for employers. Mari Maimets, Nadine Zacks and Daryl Seupersad outline the key changes introduced and highlight what employers should take note of to be prepared.
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Updated Employer Obligations for Mass Terminations
· 2 min readAre your termination protocols up to date?Paul Broad breaks down Ontario’s new requirement to provide an Employment Ontario Career Supports information sheet for mass terminations and key steps that employers can take to stay compliant.
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Hicks Morley’s Natasha Monkman and David Gruber break down the latest amendments to the Pension Benefits Act introduced in Bill 68 that pave the way for converting a defined contribution (DC) plan into a jointly sponsored pension plan (JSPP).
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Natasha Monkman and Andrew Easto unpack key takeaways from the recently released OMERS Governance Review Report and examine how the proposed reforms may affect employers and plan sponsors.
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On November 04, 2025, the federal government tabled its 2025 budget, “Canada Strong“ (budget). While focused on economic spending, infrastructure, and housing, the budget also introduced several significant initiatives impacting employers, pension plan administrators, and human resources professionals. We have summarized the most significant of these announcements below. Labour and Employment Employment Insurance (EI) Retirement…