While Canadian colleges and universities are not required to adopt the Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport (the UCCMS), they may find themselves bound to the UCCMS by their participation with certain governing sport bodies and may want to develop their own policies to ensure a safe sport environment.
Practice Area: Employment Law
Anticipating the Impact of U.S. Tariffs and Work Slowdowns in Ontario: Temporary Layoffs, Individual and Mass Terminations, and Alternate Measures
In addition to managing worker anxiety, businesses must be prepared to meet economic challenges that may lay ahead.
Managing the Workplace in Economic Uncertainty
Join us for this complimentary webinar, designed for Ontario business owners and HR professionals in both unionized and non-unionized environments, to gain topical insights on how you can effectively manage your workplace amid ongoing economic uncertainty.
Managing Workforces Amid Tariff Wars: Considerations and Strategies for Canadian Employers
While the threat of tariffs on Canadian goods and products has been temporarily paused, the potential for a tariff war in the near future has caused considerable uncertainty for many Canadian workplaces.
Court Awards Terminated Executive Over $456,000 After Finding Employer’s Conditional Severance Offer Constituted Repudiation of the Employment Agreement
A recent decision underscores the importance of complying with contractual termination entitlements for departing employees. In this Case in Point, Hicks Morley’s Justin Choy examines the decision and what it means for employers.
Employers Take Note: Certain Employees Entitled to Paid Time Off to Cast Vote in the 2025 Ontario Provincial Election
The Ontario provincial election will be held on February 27, 2025. Under the Ontario Election Act (Act), eligible employees are entitled to three consecutive hours during voting hours to cast their vote. In some circumstances, this may require employers to provide certain employees with paid time off to vote.
Successfully represented a personal health services company in a discovery plan motion, as well as a motion to narrow the certified common issues, in a class action relating to vacation pay and public holiday pay.
Successfully represented a personal health services company in a discovery plan motion, as well as a motion to narrow the certified common issues, in a class action relating to vacation pay and public holiday pay.
The Law Society of Ontario: The Employment Law Agreement: Key Clauses 2025
The Law Society of Ontario’s annual program breaks down the essential components of an employment contract. Hicks Morley’s Mornelle Lee joins other presenters in providing a review of different key clauses, offering insights on drafting language and the latest legal developments.
The Law Society of Ontario: The Employment Standards Act – A Primer 2025
In the Law Society of Ontario’s program designed for legal practitioners—including in-house counsel, those in private practice and paralegals—this foundational course is designed to provide a primer of the key requirements of the Employment Standards Act. Hicks Morley’s Mari Maimets joins other panelists who will cover the essentials as well as more complex issues.
Year in Review – Key Legislative Updates of 2024
Welcome to our annual review of notable legislative updates over the past year that we believe will be of interest to employers and human resources professionals.