Both the Working for Workers Four Act, 2024 and Working for Workers Five Act, 2024 received Royal Assent earlier this year, with many of the key provisions to be proclaimed in force at a later date. This has now occurred and accompanying regulations have been enacted to provide additional obligations and, in some cases, clarify…
Practice Area: Employment Law
Ontario Introduces Working for Workers Six Act, 2024
On November 27, 2024, the Ontario government introduced the Working for Workers Six Act, 2024 (Bill 229). Bill 229 proposes amendments to various employment-related statutes, including the Employment Standards Act, 2000, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997. Key proposed amendments are addressed below. Employment Standards Act, 2000 If passed,…
Michael Smyth Quoted in Canadian HR Reporter Article About Employer Communication During Unionization Efforts
Canadian HR Reporter interviewed Michael Smyth for an article titled, “‘Facing unionization? Here’s one way not to respond.”
Holiday Party Best Practices: A Guide for Employers
The holiday season is a time for people to come together and celebrate. For many of us, this may include workplace parties. With seasonal festivities and holidays just around the corner, it’s that time of year again to consider the proactive steps employers can take to ensure the health and safety of employees who attend…
Ontario Legal Conference: Current Issues in Sports Law
Kayley Leon will be co-chairing and speaking at the Ontario Bar Association’s Ontario Legal Conference about the most current and pressing substantive legal and practical issues in sports law.
We Welcome Associate Jaime Rivera-Campos to Hicks Morley
Hicks Morley is pleased to announce that Jaime Rivera-Campos has joined the firm as a labour and employment lawyer in our London office.
Jaime Rivera-Campos
Jaime provides practical and strategic advice to employers and management in both the private and public sectors on a wide range of labour and employment issues. Drawing on experience from one of Ontario’s largest employers, Jaime believes in a personalized approach—building meaningful client relationships to craft strategies that resonate with each client’s unique business goals and challenges. Awards and
Stephen Shamie Honoured with the CFL’s Hugh Campbell Distinguished Leadership Award
We are proud to share that Stephen (Steve) Shamie has been recognized by the Canadian Football League (CFL) with the Hugh Campbell Distinguished Leadership Award. This prestigious award is presented to someone who has demonstrated great leadership and made significant contributions to the CFL.
Employee’s $76,000 Claim for Vested Stock Units Barred by Wrongful Dismissal Settlement and Release
Settlement agreements require careful attention to both present and future entitlements, as highlighted by the Ontario Court of Appeal’s recent decision in Preston v. Cervus Equipment Corporation. The Court held that the scope of an executed release, indemnity and minutes of settlement (the Settlement Documents) precluded an employee’s subsequent claim to vested stock units, despite…
Ryan Markesic Quoted in Canadian HR Reporter Article About How Employers Should Handle Off-Duty Social Media Conduct
Canadian HR Reporter interviewed Ryan Markesic for an article titled, “‘Twitter war environment’: Professor’s online comments prompt complaints from colleagues.”