Editor’s Note: Following publication of this communication, the Ontario government announced that the first wave of ORPP implementation will be delayed by one year to January 1, 2018. Please be sure to read our FTR Now of February 17, 2016 for updated information on this significant development, or contact your regular Hicks Morley lawyer for…
Industry: Retail & Wholesale Trade
Successfully defended against a wrongful dismissal action for a client in the manufacturing industry.
Successfully defended against a wrongful dismissal action for a client in the manufacturing industry.
Represented a large retail sector employer in the transition of its extensive employee benefits platform to new insurers, negotiating all aspects of the new insurance and service-related contracts.
Represented a large retail sector employer in the transition of its extensive employee benefits platform to new insurers, negotiating all aspects of the new insurance and service related contracts.
Acted for and successfully defended at trial a large retail client in a wrongful dismissal action.
Acted for and successfully defended at trial a large retail client in a wrongful dismissal action.
Represented a retail employer to successfully oppose broadening of a human rights application to seek a form of accommodation not required by the Human Rights Code.
Represented a retail employer to successfully oppose broadening of a human rights application to seek a form of accommodation not required by the Human Rights Code.
Ontario Government Announces New ORPP Design Details
On January 26, 2016, the Ontario government announced new Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (“ORPP”) design details. Among other things, the announcement provides further clarity and guidance on the following issues of particular interest to employers: coverage, and in particular the definition of “employment in Ontario,” as well as application of the ORPP to non-residents and…
Represented a large retailer in a class action brought by former employees alleging wrongful dismissal claims.
Represented a large retailer in a class action brought by former employees alleging wrongful dismissal claims.
Strategic advisor to multi-location retailer in relation to union negotiations concerning significant business restructuring.
Strategic advisor to multi-location retailer in relation to union negotiations concerning significant business restructuring.
Successfully defended a large retailer in a wrongful dismissal action brought by a senior executive.
Successfully defended a large retailer in a wrongful dismissal action brought by a senior executive.
Construction Project Manager Sentenced to 3.5 Years for Christmas Eve Fatalities
The Metron Construction Corporation (“Metron”) project manager who oversaw the construction project on which a swing stage collapsed, resulting in the deaths of four workers and injury to a fifth, has been sentenced to 3.5 years in jail. In this FTR Now, we discuss the background to this important decision and its significance. On Christmas…