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Kindergarten Class Size Caps, Right to Remain Silent During a Board’s Investigation and More…

In our first School Board Update of 2020, we discuss recent decisions of interest which look at kindergarten class size caps, whether a grievor had the right to remain silent during a school board’s investigation and whether a grievor was entitled to accommodation in respect of her commute to work. We also provide links to…

Arbitrator Renders Helpful Decision for Multi-Site Employers Dealing with Commute to Work Accommodation Requests

In Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation and Toronto District School Board, Grievance # 13-50 (Accommodation), Arbitrator Nyman held that the refusal of the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) to transfer the grievor, a secondary school teacher who suffered from chronic pain and fatigue, to a school located within 15 kilometers of her home to ease…

Hicks Morley Recognized Among the Top 10 Labour & Employment Boutiques 2020-2021 by Canadian Lawyer Magazine

Hicks Morley is pleased to announce it has been recognized among the “Top 10 Labour & Employment Boutiques 2018-2019” by  Canadian Lawyer. The survey asked lawyers, in-house counsel and clients from across Canada to vote on the top intellectual property and labour and employment boutiques. The quantitative results are combined with feedback from respected senior members of the bar and in-house counsel when applicable.

Ontario Safety Blitz to Target Construction Sites, Roadworks

The Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development has announced that from February 4, 2020 to March 13, 2020, Ontario workplace inspectors will be conducting a safety blitz targeting construction sites and roadwork projects. During this blitz, inspectors will be focusing on personal protective equipment (PPE) which may include a variety of items, depending on…

Accommodation Training Workshop

There’s no such thing as “textbook” accommodation. Whether your employee has a challenging physical or mental disability that impacts their ability to do the job, childcare problems that interfere with their performance, faith-related obligations or is in the process of transitioning, how you respond to that individual’s request – or don’t – can mean significant liability for your organization. Are you prepared?