In Stribling v Starbucks Coffee Canada Inc., the Ontario Superior Court addressed a scenario in which an employer made a separation offer that was accepted in writing by the employee. However, the employee did not sign the release that was delivered to him by the employer and then sued for wrongful dismissal. The court treated…
Practice Area: Employment Law
Ontario Government Proposes to Shorten Construction Industry Open Periods
On April 20, 2026, the Ontario government announced the introduction of the Protecting Ontario’s Workers and Economic Resilience Act, 2026, which would, if passed, contain important potential changes to the construction industry’s “open period” which all construction employers should be aware of. Later that same day, Bill 105, Protecting Ontario’s Workers and Economic Resilience Act,…
OHSA Changes to Head Protection, Elevated Work Platform, and Respirator Requirements Coming
On April 20, 2026, Ontario made a series of changes which will impact construction projects and workplaces handling Designated Substances. These changes introduce Type 2 headwear requirements on construction projects, impose new, detailed training requirements for workers operating mobile elevating work platforms, and integrate certain CSA/ANSI standards into Regulations made under the Occupational Health and…
Family Status Accommodation and Governance Responsibilities in Police Services
Accommodation requests and governance role clarity continue to raise complex questions for police services. Join Hicks Morley’s Glenn Christie, Nigel McKechnie, Laura Buck, Sean Reginio, and Stevie Gellatly on May 27 for a practical webinar on family status accommodation and Board–Chief responsibilities, featuring real‑world examples and clear guidance.
Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA): 2026 Education Labour Relations and Human Resources Symposium
From workplace safety and accommodation to arbitration innovation and equity in education, the Hicks Morley team will be speaking at OPSBA’s Education Labour Relations and Human Resources Symposium on April 23-24.
Ontario Agencies Supporting Individuals with Special Needs (OASIS): 2026 Annual Conference
Labour and employment in the developmental services sector continues to evolve amid shifting regulations and workforce demands. Hicks Morley’s Charles Hofley and Jessica Toldo will be highlighting key legal developments impacting the sector at the 2026 OASIS Annual Conference on April 23.
Ontario Moves to Ban Mandatory Uniform Fees and Protect Entertainment Workers
Ontario has announced proposed amendments that would restrict mandatory, employer specific uniform fees and introduce new rules affecting talent agencies. Rhonda J. Levy summarizes what this means in our latest human resources legislative update.
Lessons In Employer Copyright Ownership From Nexus Solutions Inc. v. Krougly
Nassima Kaddoura outlines a recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision is a reminder that employers can’t assume they own employee created work — even if it competes with their business. Read the case in point and learn the key takeaways for employers.
Ontario Bar Association (OBA): 24th Annual Current Issues in Employment Law
Stay current of the latest employment law developments. Hicks Morley’s Kelly Brennan will share timely insights on termination clauses at the Ontario Bar Association’s 24th Annual Current Issues in Employment Law Program on April 15.
Return to the Office in Financial Services: Accommodations and Hybrid Work Challenges
Expectations and obligations continue to evolve as employers refine return to office strategies. Join Nigel McKechnie and Kelly Brennan on June 24 for a focused webinar designed for financial services employers navigating the legal and practical challenges of remote and hybrid work. Register today to secure your spot!