On April 13, 2016, the Ontario government passed Bill 173, Jobs for Today and Tomorrow Act (Budget Measures), 2016, omnibus legislation giving effect to initiatives contained in the Ontario Budget 2016. See our FTR Now of February 29, 2016, Ontario Budget 2016, for a detailed discussion of those initiatives of interest to employers, human resources professionals and…
Industry: Membership Associations
Human Rights Tribunal Rules that Miscarriage is a Disability
In a recent decision, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (Tribunal) found that the Applicant, who had suffered a miscarriage, had a disability within the meaning of the Human Rights Code (Code). While this decision has garnered much attention in the media, its potential significance for employers going forward may not result from the particular…
Successfully represented a membership association on a motion to enforce a settlement of a wrongful dismissal action.
Successfully represented a membership association on a motion to enforce a settlement of a wrongful dismissal action.
Federal Budget 2016
On March 22, 2016, the federal government tabled its 2016 Budget, Growing the Middle Class (Budget). While certain key legislative initiatives are already underway in respect of reforms to the federal labour regime…
Advised a trade association on collective bargaining issues arising out of a strike, which lead it to a historic no strike/lockout process that has resulted in a strike-free environment in that industry.
Advised a trade association on collective bargaining issues arising out of a strike, which lead them to a historic no strike/lockout process that has resulted in a strike free environment in that industry.
CAPSA Consults on Revised Pension Plan Governance Guideline
On March 11, 2016, the Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities (CAPSA) released draft revisions to CAPSA Guideline No. 4: Pension Plan Governance and the related Self-Assessment Questionnaire and FAQ Document for consultation.
Qualified Foreign Pension Fund Exemptions for Certain U.S. Investment Offerings
Canadian pension funds are continually seeking investment opportunities abroad with a view to diversifying their portfolio and maximizing risk-adjusted returns. Offerings of investments in U.S. real estate and infrastructure projects will likely increase as a result of recent U.S. legal reforms which aim to attract foreign investment in these areas. Under the U.S. Foreign Investment in Real…
Canadian Bar Association (CBA) 16th Annual Administrative Law, Labour and Employment Law Conference
Sex, Drugs and the Charter of Rights – George G. Vuicic (Panel Moderator) If You’re Lost, You Can Look and You Will Find Me – Time After Time – Henry Dinsdale (Panel Moderator)
Grey Bruce HRPA Conference
Topic Labour and Employment Law Update
Ontario Municipal Human Resources Association (OMHRA) Fall Conference 2015: Annual Hicks Morley Legal Update
Topic Legal Update – Fast Forward HR