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.


Human Resources Legislative Update

New Measures for Use of Face Coverings in Transportation Sector

· 2 min read By: Carey O’Connor

On June 3, 2020, the federal government announced new measures for the use of face coverings in the transportation sector. The backgrounder states that the use of face coverings will now be required for all employees who cannot maintain a distance of two metres from other workers, or from passengers. The new measures apply to…

Information, Privacy and Data Security Post

Addressing the Cyber Risks of Remote Work – Personal Devices and Leakage

· 2 min read By: Daniel Michaluk

Based on all reports, the global pandemic and the resulting move to “work from home” has caused the cyber risk to organizations to elevate. As organizations move beyond the immediacy of the crises and begin to plan for the medium term, it is a good time to revisit cyber security and, in particular, the risks associated with increased reliance on remote work.

Information, Privacy and Data Security Post

Addressing the Cyber Risks of Remote Work – Physical Security Risks

· 2 min read By: Daniel Michaluk

Based on all reports, the global pandemic and the resulting move to “work from home” has caused the cyber risk to organizations to elevate. As organizations move beyond the immediacy of the crises and begin to plan for the medium term, it is a good time to revisit cyber security and, in particular, the risks associated with increased reliance on remote work.

Human Resources Legislative Update

Ontario Extends Declared Emergency to June 30

· 1 min read By: Jennifer J. Querney

On June 2, 2020, the Ontario government extended the declared emergency to June 30, 2020. This extension follows the government’s announcement on May 26, 2020 to extend most of the emergency orders currently in force. For details about the current orders, see our Human Resources Legislative Update post The Orders Made Under the Emergency Management…

Human Resources Legislative Update

Ontario Issues Order Relating to Management of Retirement Homes Where Residents at Risk Due to COVID-19

· 2 min read By: Grant R. Nuttall

On May 29, 2020, the Ontario government filed an Order made under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act entitled the Management of Retirement Homes in Outbreak (Order). The Order authorizes the Registrar under the Retirement Homes Act, 2010 (Act) to issue a management order under section 91(1) of that Act (Registrar’s Order) where there…

FTR Now

Ontario Government Provides Temporary Relief from ESA Termination and Severance Provisions in Response to COVID-19

· 9 min read By: Paul E. Broad, Simon E. C. Mortimer, George G. Vuicic, Mark H. Mason, Craig S. Rix

On Friday, May 29, 2020, the Ontario government published a new regulation under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) that is intended to provide temporary relief from the ESA’s termination and severance provisions for employers whose operations have been shut down or otherwise curtailed by COVID-19 – O. Reg. 228/20, Infectious Disease Emergency Leave (IDEL Regulation).

Case In Point

Appellate Court Strikes Pleading for Failure to Comply with Production Obligations

· 3 min read By: Matin Fazelpour

The Ontario Court of Appeal has upheld the decision of a motion judge to strike out a statement of defence as a remedy for repeated failures to comply with judicial orders to produce requested relevant documents. In Falcon Lumber Limited v. 2480375 Ontario Inc. (GN Mouldings and Doors), the Court articulates the core principles and…