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Federal Budget 2024 Tabled
On April 16, 2024, the federal government tabled its 2024 Budget, “Fairness for Every Generation” (Budget). While much of the Budget is focused on topics such as housing, strengthening the economy and making the cost of living more affordable, it also includes a number of initiatives that will have implications for employers, pension plan administrators…
Advantage CPD: Practical Considerations for HRTO Litigation
At the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO), employers and service providers must be strategic with respect to the HRTO’s specific procedural practices and tendencies, in addition to matters involving legislation and case law. This session will provide insights regarding how to best navigate HRTO proceedings
Understanding “Safe Sport” Sanctions and Disciplinary Issues Under the Universal Code of Conduct
Introduction Disciplinary issues and related sanctions can arise in any organization, but they can be especially challenging to navigate in relation to safe sport. The federal government has committed to addressing harassment, discrimination and abuse in sport by requiring all federally funded sport organizations to adopt the Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address…
HRnet Communitech Peer2Peer Group: Legal Update
Kathryn Meehan and Evon Gayle will be providing a legal update during a session hosted by HRnet Communitech Peer2Peer Group, a hub for HR professionals in the tech sector.
Ontario Seeks Feedback on the Introduction of a Leave of Absence for Long-Term Illness
Ontario’s Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development has announced a consultation on the potential introduction of an unpaid leave of absence under the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) of up to 27 weeks for employees experiencing serious or critical illness. This would arise either through the creation of a new leave or…
Highlights of the 2024 Ontario Budget
On March 26, 2024, the Ontario government tabled its 2024 budget, “Building a Better Ontario” (Budget) and Bill 180, Building a Better Ontario Act (Budget Measures), 2024 (Bill 180). In this FTR Now, we highlight information contained in the Budget and Bill 180 that is of broad interest to employers, human resources professionals and pension…
Ontario Divisional Court Finds Arbitrator’s Decision to Reinstate Terminated Grievors Was “Fatally Flawed”
On April 2, 2024, the Ontario Divisional Court released its decision in Metrolinx v. Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 1587, which was a judicial review of an arbitration decision rendered by the Grievance Settlement Board (GSB). The Court found that the decision of the arbitrator, in which he reinstated five grievors whose employment had been terminated…
We Welcome Associate Alex Lemoine to Hicks Morley
Hicks Morley is pleased to announce that Alex Lemoine has joined the firm as a labour and employment lawyer in our Toronto office. He provides timely, strategic and practical advice to assist employers with maximizing the potential of their workplaces. He has appeared as counsel on numerous dispute resolution matters and has extensive experience in all issues related to employment relationships.
Alex Lemoine
Alex has developed a speciality in advising clients on matters related to accessibility compliance, executive compensation and workplace dispute resolutions.