The Ontario Court of Appeal has, for the first time, considered the constitutionality of back to work legislation under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (Charter). As Canadian courts have previously recognized, section 2(d) of the Charter protects the rights of workers to advance their workplace goals through a collective bargaining process and to…
Practice Area: Employment Law
Law Society of Ontario (LSO): 16th In-Housel Counsel Summit
Hicks Morley’s Frank Cesario will discuss employment law hot topics at the Law Society of Ontario’s 16th In-House Counsel Summit on February 19.
“No News” May Not Mean “No New Employment”: Settlement Drafting Lessons From Cross v. Cooling Tower Maintenance Inc.
When it comes to settlement agreements, precision is non-negotiable. In this article, Justin Jalea explores the recent Cross v. Cooling Tower maintenance Inc. decision and provides important reminders for employers drafting settlement agreements involving salary continuance and clawback provisions.
Year in Review: Notable Labour and Employment Law Decisions From 2025
Our annual Year in Review is here. In this article, Lesley Campbell, Ryan Freeman, Amanda Cohen, Rhonda B. Levy, and Owais Hashmi outline the most influential labour and employment decisions of 2025 and highlight two upcoming rulings that employers can expect to plan for the year ahead
Build a Better Employment Agreement: Cracking the Clause Code
This next session in our ongoing Employment Agreement webinar series will cover everything you need to know about some lesser discussed (but incredibly important) clauses, offering a practical look at how those contract terms can create risk—and opportunity—for employers. With employment laws continuing to evolve and courts taking a closer look at the enforceability of key provisions, understanding how to draft clear, compliant, and defensible clauses has never been more important. We’ll explore the essential components that shape an effective agreement and provide actionable insights that can help organizations significantly reduce litigation exposure and strengthen their employment practices.
Build a Better Employment Agreement Series
More information will be available shortly.
Nova Scotia Court Finds Cross-Canada Termination Clause Unenforceable: A Cautionary Tale for Multi-Jurisdiction Employers
Jurisdiction matters when drafting cross-country contracts. In this article, we examine the Brocklehurst v Micco Companies decision where Micco’s termination clause was found unenforceable under Nova Scotia legislation and explore the broader implications for employers to ensure provisions are precise and effective across Canada.
2026 Labour Relations Seminar: An Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC) and Hicks Morley
In this annual labour relations seminar, we—along with Ontario fire chiefs and renowned guest speakers—provided insight and guidance on labour relations issues currently impacting the fire service.
From Kickoff to Contracts: FIFA Hiring Done Right
Toronto is gearing up for FIFA World Cup 2026™ — are your recruitment practices ready for the expansion and beyond? In this article, Kayley C. Leon outlines key employment standards considerations for hiring employers and discusses the temporary work permit exemption for select FIFA-invited foreign workers.
Attendance Management Training Workshop
Finding the right balance between employee rights and workplace absenteeism is never simple. Join Laura Buck and Grant Nuttall on May 12 to strengthen your attendance management approach.