Insights

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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Human Resources Legislative Update

Ontario Government Proposes to Shorten Construction Industry Open Periods

· 2 min read
By: David J. Bannon, Allison E. MacIsaac

On April 20, 2026, the Ontario government announced the introduction of the Protecting Ontario’s Workers and Economic Resilience Act, 2026, which would, if passed, contain important potential changes to the construction industry’s “open period” which all construction employers should be aware of. Later that same day, Bill 105, Protecting Ontario’s Workers and Economic Resilience Act,…

Human Resources Legislative Update

OHSA Changes to Head Protection, Elevated Work Platform, and Respirator Requirements Coming

· 4 min read
By: David J. Bannon, Artimes Ghahremani

On April 20, 2026, Ontario made a series of changes which will impact construction projects and workplaces handling Designated Substances. These changes introduce Type 2 headwear requirements on construction projects, impose new, detailed training requirements for workers operating mobile elevating work platforms, and integrate certain CSA/ANSI standards into Regulations made under the Occupational Health and…

Human Resources Legislative Update

Ontario Moves to Ban Mandatory Uniform Fees and Protect Entertainment Workers

· 1 min read
By: Rhonda B. Levy

Ontario has announced proposed amendments that would restrict mandatory, employer specific uniform fees and introduce new rules affecting talent agencies. Rhonda J. Levy summarizes what this means in our latest human resources legislative update.

Human Resources Legislative Update

Bill 101 Tabled: Would Change Governance and Operations of School Boards

· 1 min read
By: Grant R. Nuttall

On April 13, 2026, the Ontario government tabled Bill 101 (Putting Student Achievement First Act, 2026), aimed at strengthening school board oversight and accountability. We’re monitoring the bill’s progress and will continue to share updates as it moves through the legislative process.

Human Resources Legislative Update

Ontario Proposes Higher WSIB Wage Replacement & Extended LOE Eligibility for Older Workers

· 2 min read
By: Stephanie J. Savoni

Ontario has proposed changes that would increase WSIB wage-replacement (LOE) benefits from 85% to 90% and extend LOE eligibility for workers who intend to work past age 65. If passed, these amendments may increase claim costs and premium pressure—making strong return-to-work programs even more important. Hicks Morley’s Stephanie Savoni outlines the amendments.

Human Resources Legislative Update

Ontario Intends to Extend WSIB Coverage to More Frontline Workers

· 1 min read
By: Stephanie J. Savoni

Ontario has announced it will table legislation that could extend mandatory WSIB coverage to workers in privately operated residential care facilities, retirement homes and group homes—expanding access to wage-replacement and health care benefits for more frontline staff. Stephanie Savoni provides an update on the proposed changes.

Human Resources Legislative Update

New Public Sector Cybersecurity Governance & Student Digital Information Transparency Obligations in Force July 1

· 3 min read
By: Scott T. Williams

Ontario’s public sector is expanding cyber and digital obligations for public sector organizations on July 1. Scott Williams highlights two new regulations under the Enhancing Digital Security and Trust Act, 2024 that introduce mandatory cybersecurity governance requirements and new transparency obligations for school boards.