The current tariff disputes triggered by the U.S. administration have left many understandably dazed and confused. However, amid these increasingly turbulent tariff disputes, some perspective can be gained by considering the actions of the participants through basic negotiation theory.
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.
649 Results
FTR Now
On March 22, 2025, the federal government announced that it will be implementing a pilot project, temporarily amending the Employment Insurance (EI) Regulations.
FTR Now
If you are an employer being impacted by the threat of U.S. tariffs, special measures introduced to the Employment Insurance Work-Sharing Program may be a valuable tool.
FTR Now
Whether the current tariffs remain in place or not, understanding them and considering how to effectively navigate them will leave employers better prepared in the face of uncertainty.
FTR Now
While tariffs may be paused for now, economic uncertainty remains. What strategies can Canadian employers take to protect the future of their businesses? How can they ensure they retain skilled employees and manage employee concerns around job insecurity? Hicks Morley’s David Gruber explains in our latest #FTRNow.
FTR Now
In addition to managing worker anxiety, businesses must be prepared to meet economic challenges that may lay ahead.
FTR Now
While the threat of tariffs on Canadian goods and products has been temporarily paused, the potential for a tariff war in the near future has caused considerable uncertainty for many Canadian workplaces.
FTR Now
The Ontario provincial election will be held on February 27, 2025. Under the Ontario Election Act (Act), eligible employees are entitled to three consecutive hours during voting hours to cast their vote. In some circumstances, this may require employers to provide certain employees with paid time off to vote.
FTR Now
Year in Review – Key Legislative Updates of 2024
· 14 min readWelcome to our annual review of notable legislative updates over the past year that we believe will be of interest to employers and human resources professionals.
FTR Now
The Year in Review – Notable Cases of 2024
· 13 min readWelcome to our annual review of notable cases over the past year that we believe will be of interest to employers and human resources professionals. We also identify some cases to watch out for in 2025. Next week, we will bring you our review of the notable legislative updates from 2024.