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…
Industry: Retail & Wholesale Trade
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…
Workplace Law In Canada: A Primer
This Guide provides non-Canadians with an introduction to employment laws and regulations that affect businesses in Canada. It provides an overview of the main differences between Canadian and U.S. workplace laws. To obtain a copy please contact Knowledge Management.
New Mortality Tables in Effect for Ontario Commuted Value Calculations
On December 10, 2015, the Ontario government amended the Regulations under the Pension Benefits Act (“PBA”) to require pension plans to use the new mortality tables when calculating commuted values (“CVs”) for Ontario members. The use of the new mortality assumptions, which are found under section 3500 of the Actuarial Standards Board Standards of Practice…
Deadline for Filing Amendments Relating to British Columbia’s PBSA Reform Extended
Significant reforms to the Pension Benefits Standards Act (“PBSA”) in British Columbia came into force on September 30, 2015. Originally, amendments to plans registered in British Columbia which reflect the new legislative requirements had to be filed by December 31, 2015. This week the British Columbia Financial Institutions Commission announced that the filing deadline will be extended to March 31,…
“Tips and Gratuities” Reforms to the ESA Effective June 10, 2016
On December 10, 2015, Bill 12, An Act to Amend the Employment Standards Act, 2000 With Respect to Tips and Other Gratuities, received Royal Assent, and accordingly, its reforms to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”) will come into force on June 10, 2016 (i.e. 6 months after the Royal Assent date). As previously reported, the Bill 12…
Ontario Passes New Legislation Governing Tips and Gratuities
On December 7, 2015, the Ontario government passed Bill 12, An Act to Amend the Employment Standards Act, 2000 With Respect to Tips and Other Gratuities (“Bill 12”). Bill 12 which subsequently received Royal Assent on December 10, 2015, will come into force on June 10, 2016. It will prohibit employers from withholding, making deductions…