New gender identity initiatives signal an increased focus on gender identity issues at both the provincial and federal levels – and are an important step towards greater inclusivity across jurisdictions. Find out how these initiatives may impact employers, agencies and service providers across the Municipal sector…
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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…
Eastern Ontario Municipal Human Resources Association
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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…
Hicks Morley Lawyers Featured Throughout OMHRA ECHO Newsletter
Several Hicks Morley lawyers have been featured in the Summer issue of OMHRA’s ECHO newsletter…
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…
Finalized Regulations Extend Temporary Solvency Funding Relief in Ontario
Effective July 1, 2016, amendments to Regulation 909 first proposed on…
ORPP Act Passes Third Reading as Amended by Committee
On June 2, 2016, Bill 186, the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan Act (Strengthening Retirement Security for Ontarians), 2016 (ORPP Act, 2016) passed…
Preparing for the ORPP
Editor’s Note: Bill 186 passed Third Reading on June 2, 2016, as amended by the Standing Committee on Social Policy. Please read about the amendments in our blog post, ORPP Act Passes Third Reading as Amended by Committee. The Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (ORPP) was first announced in the 2014 Ontario Budget as a major…