On July 30, 2021, the federal government proposed to further extend the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) until October 23, 2021 and to hold the maximum subsidy rate at 40% during the period between August 29, 2021 and September 25, 2021. The federal government also confirmed the end of CEWS support for payments made to…
Practice Area: Employment Law
Ontario Consults on the “Future of Work” as it enters COVID-19 Recovery Phase
The Ontario government has established a Workforce Recovery Advisory Committee to lead consultations and to provide recommendations on the “future of work” in the province. As stated by the government, the Committee’s recommendations regarding the “future of work” will focus on three pillars: Economic recovery: How to make Ontario the top jurisdiction with a world-class…
Canadian Association of Black Lawyers/Black Law Students Association of Canada: Third Annual OCI and Interview Prep Workshop Series: Putting Together a Compelling Application – Associate Perspectives on OCIs and Interview Tips
Hosted by the Canadian Association of Black Lawyers and Black Law Students Association of Canada, this third annual workshop series includes a session on associates’ perspectives on on-campus interviews (OCIs) and interview tips.
Ontario Moves to Step 3 of Reopening Plan
Effective July 16, 2021, all public health units in Ontario will be permitted to move to Step 3 of the province’s Roadmap to Reopen. This move comes ahead of schedule and is the result of improvements to key health indicators including decreasing COVID-19 case rates and high rates of vaccination. Once this occurs, all public…
Ontario Superior Court Refuses to Certify Proposed Employment Class Action
In Curtis v Medcan Health Management Inc., Justice Perell of the Ontario Superior Court refused to certify a proposed class action related to vacation and statutory holiday pay, finding that a class proceeding would not be the preferable procedure for the resolution of common issues. The Ontario Employment Standards Act (ESA) requires that employees receive…
Extension of the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy and Introduction of the Canada Recovery Hiring Program – A Summer Refresher
On June 29, 2021, Bill C-30, Budget Implementation Act, 2021, No. 1 (Bill C-30) received Royal Assent, giving effect to many of the initiatives found in the federal government’s 2021 Budget (see our FTR Now of April 23, 2021). Bill C-30 sets out the proposed amendments to the Income Tax Act (ITA) supporting the extension…
Important Updates Regarding the Federal Pay Equity Act, the Canada Labour Code and CLC Regulations
In this Federal Post, we cover recent developments with respect to the federal Pay Equity Act, amendments to the Canada Labour Code (CLC) and highlight the proposed amendments to the CLC Regulations that are currently open for public consultation. Federal Pay Equity Act In Force on August 31, 2021 By: Lucy Wu The federal Pay…
Henry Dinsdale and George Vuicic Elected Fellows of the College of Labor & Employment Lawyers
Hicks Morley is pleased to announce that Henry Dinsdale and George Vuicic have been elected Fellows of the College of Labor & Employment Lawyers in the Class of 2021. The College of Labor & Employment Lawyers is a non-profit professional association honouring the leading lawyers in the practice of labour and employment law.
Frank Cesario Elected to the Advocates’ Society Board of Directors
Hicks Morley is pleased to announce that Frank Cesario has been elected to the Advocates’ Society Board of Directors. For more than 50 years, the Advocates’ Society has been a trusted resource for thousands of advocates across Canada who want to learn, teach, connect and best serve their clients and the justice system.
Ontario Moves to Step 2 of Reopening Plan
Effective June 30, 2021, all public health units in Ontario will be permitted to move to Step 2 of the province’s Roadmap to Reopen. Once this occurs, all public health units in the province will be subject to the conditions established by O. Reg. 263/20, Rules for Areas in Step 2, as amended by O….