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.


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: Hicks Morley

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, 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: Hicks Morley

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…

Human Resources Legislative Update

Ontario Announces Further Capacity Limit Reductions in Light of Omicron

· 2 min read By: Rebecca Liu

On December 17, 2021, the Ontario government announced it is taking further public heath measures in light of the rapidly spreading Omicron variant. The new measures significantly expand upon the December 15 announcement reducing capacity limits to 50% in certain settings with a usual capacity of 1000 or more. Effective December 19, 2021, the following…

Human Resources Legislative Update

Ontario Reduces Certain Capacity Limits in Light of Omicron Variant

· 1 min read By: Shauna Bartlett

On December 15, 2021, the Ontario government announced that in light of the Omicron variant, it is reducing capacity limits to 50% for the following indoor venues with a usual capacity of 1000 persons or more: facilities used for sports and recreational fitness activities entertainment facilities such as concert venues, theatres and cinemas racing venues…