While it remains to be seen what further action either government may take to mandate reforms within the broader public or private sectors, find out how your School Boards may proactively revisit current gender inclusivity efforts to plan for potential reforms…
Industry: Education
Insights for Colleges on New Government Inclusivity Initiatives Targeting Gender Identification Information
With the Ontario government planning to announce a gender identification information policy for ministries later this year, the movement towards gender inclusivity in this area is well underway…
Ontario, Federal Governments Launch Gender Inclusivity Initiatives
On June 29, 2016, the Ontario government announced significant new initiatives intended to promote inclusivity and ensure equitable treatment of trans and non-binary gendered persons…
Arbitrator Considers “Preference to Full-Time” in Support Staff CBA
In an award released June 29, 2016, George Brown College and OPSEU Local 557, Arbitrator Stephen Raymond considered the obligation in Article 1.2 of the Support Staff Collective Agreement to “give preference to full-time over part-time assignments.”
Appellate Court Considers Intentions of Parties, Finds an ESA-Only Termination Clause Valid
We previously reported on a decision in which a motion judge of the Ontario Superior Court considered…
Arbitrator Rules MOE Memo Restricting Payment of Post-Retirement Benefits Cannot Override Terms of Employment Contract
In Piddisi v Toronto Catholic District School Board, a decision released on June 7, 2016, Arbitrator William Marcotte awarded a retired Supervisory Officer (SO) formerly employed by the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) damages for the TCDSB’s failure to pay premiums for post-retirement benefits…
ESA and AODA Changes Employers Should Note
Employers should be aware of recent changes related to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) – a new Hours of Work and Overtime Pay…
CPP Expansion and the (Likely) Demise of Ontario’s Provincial Pension Plan
On June 20, 2016, following a highly anticipated meeting between the federal, provincial and territorial Ministers of Finance…
Kathryn Meehan Quoted by Financial Post on Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario Reinstatement Order
Kathryn Meehan was quoted on June 14, 2016 in the Financial Post on the case involving the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board’s failure to accommodate the disabilities…
Third Round of Ontario Temporary Solvency Funding Relief for DB Pension Plans is Now in Force July 1, 2016
Following the release last month of draft Regulations, the Ontario government has now adopted amendments…