Insights

Hicks Morley publishes a number of materials, both electronic and print, on issue-specific and sector-specific topics of interest to our clients. Our insights section has links to all of our various publications, updates and blogs, both current and historical, to keep you informed of developments in the law that impact human resources.


Case In Point

Court Finds ESA Prohibition on Non-Compete Agreements Does Not Apply to Agreements Entered into before October 25, 2021

· 4 min read By: Mornelle Lee

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has held that the recently enacted provision in the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) which prohibits non-compete agreements in employment contracts or other agreements does not apply prior to October 25, 2021. By way of background, Ontario’s Working for Workers Act, 2021 (Act) received Royal Assent on December 2,…

Human Resources Legislative Update

Ontario Seeking Input on Proposed Firefighter Certification Standards

· 2 min read By: Jordynne Hislop

On January 28, 2022, the Ontario government released a draft regulation under the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997. As the government states, the regulation would establish mandatory minimum certification standards for specific fire protection services.  The regulation sets out the mandatory minimum standard and corresponding job performance requirements of firefighters delivering specific fire protection…

FTR Now

In Case You Missed It: Key COVID-19 Cases to Date

· 15 min read By: , Larissa V. J. Putt, Jamie Burns, Jordynne Hislop

Our recent FTR Now provided an overview of notable “non-pandemic” legal developments from 2021. In this FTR Now, we provide a round-up of key COVID-19 cases, which include decisions on issues such as wrongful dismissal, mandatory vaccination and human rights. These decisions will be of interest to employers and HR professionals as we move forward into…

Human Resources Legislative Update

Ontario to Ease Public Health Measures on January 31, 2022

· 1 min read By: Victoria McCorkindale

On January 20, 2022, the Ontario government announced a gradual easing of public health measures, beginning on January 31, 2022. Effective on that date, the new measures will include: social gathering limits increased to 10 people indoors and 25 people outdoors. capacity limits increased to (or maintained at) 50% in indoor public settings, including restaurants,…

FTR Now

Further Details Regarding Ontario’s Move to Modified Step 2 of Roadmap to Reopen

· 8 min read By: Amanda E. Lawrence-Patel

As we previously reported, effective January 5, 2022, all public health units in Ontario have been temporarily moved to modified Rules for Areas in Step 2 of the province’s Roadmap to Reopen. These changes will remain in effect until at least January 26, 2022, subject to “trends in public health and health system indicators.” As a result, all public health units in the province are now subject to the conditions established by O. Reg. 263/20, Rules for Areas in Step 2, as amended by O. Reg. 2/22.

Human Resources Legislative Update

Ontario Moves to Modified Step 2 due to Surge in COVID-19 Cases

· 2 min read By: Pamela M. Hillen

On January 3, 2022, the Ontario government announced that in light of the surge in COVID-19 cases, the province will be moving to modified Rules for Areas in Stage 2 of its Roadmap to Reopen plan. These changes will come into effect on January 5, 2022 at 12:01 a.m. and will remain in effect until…

FTR Now

Beyond COVID-19: 2021 Year in Review – Cases and Legislation of Note

· 15 min read By: Shauna Bartlett, Joshua Ghatak, Natasha D. Monkman

Employers and human resource professionals will undoubtedly remember 2021 as another year shaped by the pandemic. But … there were also legal developments in 2021 that were not related to COVID-19. In this FTR Now, we look at some of the year’s notable “non-pandemic” cases and legislative developments of interest.

Human Resources Legislative Update

Federal Bill C-3 Passes, Includes Amended Medical Leave Provisions

· 3 min read By:

We reported on Bill C-3, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Canada Labour Code when it was tabled in late November: Federal Government Tables Bill to Provide 10 Days Paid Sick Leave and to Protect Healthcare Workers From Intimidation. Bill C-3 has now passed, with amendments made at Committee to the Canada…