On October 23, 2018, the Ontario government introduced Bill 47, the Making Ontario Open for Business Act, 2018 (Bill 47), new legislation that if passed in its present form would effectively “undo” many of the key changes to workplace laws implemented by Bill 148. The range of changes to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA)…
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Ontario Introduces Legislation to Reverse Key Bill 148 Employment and Labour Reforms
On October 23, 2018, the Ontario government announced that it will be introducing proposed legislation today to repeal many of the significant employment and labour law reforms enacted by Bill 148 – including provisions with respect to equal pay, paid personal emergency (PEL) days, scheduling, card-based certification for certain industries and eliminating the requirement that employers provide unions with contact information for employees where they demonstrate that they have 20% support. Learn more in this FTR Now.
Natasha Monkman Mentioned in Benefits and Pensions Monitor on Plan Administrators and the Power of Attorney
Hicks Morley’s Natasha Monkman presented at the at the 2018 CPBI Ontario Regional Conference that took place on October 19, 2018. Natasha’s presentation, titled, “All About Administration: Dealing with Aging Employees and Estates” was featured in the Benefits and Pensions Monitor daily news alert on October 22, 2018.
Jodi Gallagher Quoted in the Law Times on the Possible Reversal of Bill 148 and Related Labour Law Changes
Hicks Morley’s Jodi Gallagher Healy was quoted by the Law Times in the October 15, 2018 article titled “Labour law changes to impact lawyers, clients.” The article explores how Ontario’s government plans to review and possibly reverse the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, also known as Bill 148.
Jacqueline Luksha Answers “Burning Questions” about the Legalization of Cannabis on the CBC News Network
Hicks Morley’s Jacqueline Luksha was featured on the CBC News Network with Andrew Nichols on October 17, 2018 discussing issues that employers and employees are facing in light of Wednesday’s legalization of cannabis. Questions that Jacqueline responded to in this feature include: Does legalization mean that employees are entitled to consume cannabis in the workplace? What should employers be keeping in…
Employers Take Note: Provincial Cannabis Legislation and Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017 (Including New Poster Requirements) Now in Force
On October 17, 2018, Bill 36, the Cannabis Statute Law Amendment Act, 2018, received Royal Assent and came into force. On the same date, the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017 (SFOA) was also proclaimed into force, effective October 17, 2018. Learn more in this FTR Now.
HRPA Kingston and District Chapter: Legal Dine and Learn
Topic Join us for a small roundtable learning with four lawyers, all speaking on current hot HR topics including Workplace Mediation and Harassment Investigations, the new WSIB Chronic Mental Stress Policy, Duty to Inquire When a Disability is Thought to be Impacting Job Performance, and Marijuana in the Workplace.
HRPA Brockville and District Chapter: Cannabis in the Workplace, What You Need to Know
Topic Join the HRPA Brockville & District Chapter for its first event of the membership year; Cannabis in the Workplace Members and non-members welcome! The evening will begin with a tour of Canopy Growth/Tweed Inc. at 1 Hershey Drive, Smiths Falls (meet at 5pm sharp at the main entrance). Immediately following the tour, the group…
HRPA Quinte and District Chapter: 20th Annual HR Employment and Labour Law Conference
Topics Case Law Update The New WSIB Chronic Mental Stress Policy Legalization of Cannabis When Good Employees go Bad Harassment: What it is, What it is Not Social Media: Policy Best Practices, Misconduct and Litigation Evidence Accommodation Hot Topics: Medical Marijuana, Addictions and Service Animals
Jacqueline Luksha Discusses the “Rules of Weed in the Workplace” on the CBC News Network
Hicks Morley’s Jacqueline Luksha discussed the implications that the legalization of cannabis will have in the workplace on the CBC News Network with John Northcott on October 10, 2018. Jacqueline explains the obligations of both the employer and the employee, and provides tips on how employers can prepare for the October 17th legislation.