On October 31, 2016, the Ontario government filed new regulations under the Pension Benefits Act (PBA) to implement the measures set out below. Appointment of administrator. Effective October 31, 2016, the PBA regulations are amended to set out the prescribed circumstances in which the Superintendent may appoint an administrator for a pension plan or act…
Industry: Education
Extended Solvency Relief for Broader Public Sector Plans
On October 31, 2016, the Ontario government filed new regulations under the Pension Benefits Act (PBA) to implement additional solvency funding relief for certain broader public sector (BPS) plans. Subsequent solvency funding relief re stage two. Effective October 31, 2016, O. Reg. 350/16, amending O. Reg. 178/11 (Solvency Funding Relief For Certain Public Sector Pension…
Arbitrator Orders New Sick Leave Provisions for ETFO Teachers
In an important interest arbitration award, Arbitrator William Kaplan accepted the proposal of the Ontario Public School Boards Association (OPSBA) and the Crown to add two specific sick leave provisions to the central terms of the Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario (ETFO) teachers’ collective agreements…
Colleges of Ontario Occupational Safety Health Administrators
Topic Bill 132 and the relationship to OHSA
What Nexus is Required to Establish a Tribunal’s Jurisdiction over Discriminatory Conduct Arising at a Workplace?
The Supreme Court of Canada will be delivering a decision likely to provide further clarity on the scope of the jurisdiction of British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal (Tribunal) to hear a complaint alleging discrimination regarding employment involving parties who work for different employers. On October 13, 2016, the Supreme Court of Canada granted leave to…
Faculty Bargaining Services 2016 Annual Conference
Topic Overview of Key Caselaw Developments in Academic Labour Arbitrations and Court Cases in Each Region Over the Past year
Centennial College: Equity & Inclusion Specialist Program
Across North America there is an increasing need to address issues of equity and inclusion at all levels of higher education institutions. College administrators and faculty are essential leaders who can proactively create inclusive and equitable campus environments. The Centre for Global Citizenship Education and Inclusion (GCEI) is launching a unique Equity and Inclusion Specialist…
Canadian Bar Association (CBA): Gender Identity and Gender Expression in the Workplace Webinar
Topics: Overview of concepts and terms relating to gender identity and expression Case law developments in the areas of human rights law and employment law Guidance for developing appropriate workplace policies Agenda In recent years, various jurisdictions across Canada have expressly added “gender identity” and “gender expression” as prohibited grounds of discrimination in their human…
2016 Conference of Ontario University Board Members
Faculty Bargaining Services: Succeeding at Arbitration
Everyone wants to win at arbitration. The key to success is always to have a plan.