A recent decision underscores the importance of complying with contractual termination entitlements for departing employees. In this Case in Point, Hicks Morley’s Justin Choy examines the decision and what it means for employers.
Industry: Financial Services
Employers Take Note: Certain Employees Entitled to Paid Time Off to Cast Vote in the 2025 Ontario Provincial Election
The Ontario provincial election will be held on February 27, 2025. Under the Ontario Election Act (Act), eligible employees are entitled to three consecutive hours during voting hours to cast their vote. In some circumstances, this may require employers to provide certain employees with paid time off to vote.
Successfully represented a financial institution in responding to an application for judicial review, as well as the subsequent appeal, of a decision by the Canadian Human Rights Commission relating to claims of discrimination on the basis of disability and/or sexual orientation.
Successfully represented a financial institution in responding to an application for judicial review, as well as the subsequent appeal, of a decision by the Canadian Human Rights Commission relating to claims of discrimination on the basis of disability and/or sexual orientation.
Successfully represented a financial institution in its motion to strike out a defamation claim on the basis that it was untenable.
Successfully represented a financial institution in its motion to strike out a defamation claim on the basis that it was untenable.
Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals: Process, Procedure, and Advocacy at the WSIB and the WSIAT
In this interactive workshop, participants will gain the strategies and tools needed to manage the WSIB and WSIAT appeal processes, understand the differences between the WSIB and WSIAT appeal procedures, learn the common mistakes and pitfalls and how to avoid them, how to assess evidence and develop a theory of the case, and how and when to seek professional assistance.
Year in Review – Key Legislative Updates of 2024
Welcome to our annual review of notable legislative updates over the past year that we believe will be of interest to employers and human resources professionals.
Navigating Change: The Essential Guide to Drafting and Reviewing Employment Agreements for Financial Services Employers
Increasing competition, the rise of remote work and a continually evolving regulatory environment means financial services employers need to stay ahead of these developments to create and maintain a positive, productive, and legally sound working relationship with their employees. A carefully constructed, and regularly reviewed, employment agreement can help identify and address potential legal liabilities before they become problems.
WSIB Claims Management – A Detailed Overview of the Life of a Claim
Managing WSIB claims has become increasingly complex. Many issues are impacting employers’ WSIB claims costs, including unsuccessful return-to-work efforts, complicated injuries, psychological conditions, pre-existing conditions, and a lack of monitoring and progress. This workshop will provide a detailed overview of the life of a WSIB claim, along with strategies to better manage these challenging issues.
Ontario’s Working for Workers Six Act, 2024 Receives Royal Assent
On December 19, 2024, Ontario’s Working for Workers Six Act, 2024 (Bill 229) received Royal Assent. Bill 229 amends several statutes including the Employment Standards Act, 2000, the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997. Key amendments of particular interest to employers are addressed below. Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) The following…
Ontario Court of Appeal Dismisses Appeal in Dufault, Upholds Finding That “For Cause” Language in Termination Provision Contravened ESA
In Dufault v. Ignace (Township), the Ontario Court of Appeal reinforced and applied the principle established in Waksdale v. Swegon North America Inc. (Waksdale) that, when interpreting an employment agreement, all termination provisions must be read together and the invalidity of one termination provision renders all termination provisions void and unenforceable. In rendering its decision,…