On October 27, 2015, the Ontario government tabled new legislation to address sexual violence and harassment. If passed, the proposed measures in Bill 132, the Sexual Violence and Harassment Action Plan Act (Supporting Survivors and Challenging Sexual Violence and Harassment), 2015 (“Act”), would, among other things, require publicly assisted colleges and universities and private career…
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2015 Federal Election Update: ORPP or CPP – Which Will it be?
Editor’s Note: Following publication of this communication, the Ontario government announced that the first wave of ORPP implementation will be delayed by one year to January 1, 2018. Please be sure to read our FTR Now of February 17, 2016 for updated information on this significant development, or contact your regular Hicks Morley lawyer for…
Ontario Invites Submissions on Closing Gender Wage Gap
On October 8, 2015, the Ontario government invited input from individuals and organizations to assist it in developing a strategy to close the wage gap between men and women. In this FTR Now, we review the government’s initiative, its invitation for submissions and how Ontario employers can provide their feedback. THE CONSULTATION PROCESS By way…
Recognition
Hicks Morley is proud to be a recognized leader in the field of human resources law: One of Canada’s Best Law Firms in Labour & Employment and Human Rights The Globe and Mail 2025 A leading law firm in Employment & Labour Chambers Canada 2025 45 lawyers recognized in Labour and Employment Law, Education Law,…
Ontario Launches Three-Month AODA Compliance Blitz Targeting Large Retailers
This Fall, the Ministry of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure will be leading targeted audits of retail companies with 500 or more employees during a three-month blitz to ensure workplaces and employee practices are accessible and compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (“AODA”). Among other things, audited employers will be asked to provide…
ESA Provisions Imposing Shared Liability for Temporary Help Agencies and Their Clients Coming into Force
On November 20, 2015, amendments to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”) which affect Ontario’s temporary help industry and its clients will come into force. The amendments were contained in Bill 18, Stronger Workplaces for a Stronger Economy Act, 2014, which we previously discussed in our FTR Now of July 21, 2014, Ontario Reintroduces Legislation…
Ontario Minimum Wage to Increase October 1, 2015
On October 1, 2015, the general minimum wage in Ontario will increase from $11.00 to $11.25 an hour. This minimum wage applies to most employees. Minimum wage rates for students, liquor servers, hunting and fishing guides and homeworkers will increase on the same date.
Federal Election 2015: Employers’ Obligation to Provide Paid Time Off to Vote
A federal election has been called for October 19, 2015. Under the Canada Elections Act (“Act“) all employees who are electors – Canadian citizens who are 18 years of age or older – are entitled to three (3) consecutive hours on election day during voting hours to cast their vote. In this FTR Now, we…
Arbitrator Upholds Discharge of Long Service Employee with Clean Record for Theft
In a recent arbitration decision involving a case of petty theft in the workplace, an arbitrator provided very useful guidance on workplace theft and the mitigating factors an employer should take into account in determining the penalty. The…
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Hicks Morley we are committed to equity and diversity. We strongly believe that embracing each of our different experiences including our cultural and racial backgrounds, gender, family status, ability and disability, sexual orientation and creed brings value to the firm as a whole.