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.
Practice Area: Employment Law
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.
2025 Labour Relations Seminar: An Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC) and Hicks Morley Event
In this annual labour relations seminar, we—along with Ontario fire chiefs and renowned guest speakers—will provide insight and guidance on labour relations issues currently impacting the fire service.
Congratulations to New Partners Rebecca Liu and Njeri Damali Sojourner-Campbell
We are pleased to announce that Rebecca Liu and Njeri Damali Sojourner-Campbell have joined the firm’s partnership.
The Year in Review – Notable Cases of 2024
Welcome to our annual review of notable cases over the past year that we believe will be of interest to employers and human resources professionals. We also identify some cases to watch out for in 2025. Next week, we will bring you our review of the notable legislative updates from 2024.
Navigating Change: The Essential Guide to Drafting and Reviewing Employment Agreements for Financial Services Employers
Increasing competition, the rise of remote work and a continually evolving regulatory environment means financial services employers need to stay ahead of these developments to create and maintain a positive, productive, and legally sound working relationship with their employees.
Siobhan O’Brien Quoted in Canadian HR Reporter Article About the Complex Post-Strike Recovery Process
Canadian HR Reporter interviewed Siobhan O’Brien for an article titled, “The strike is over – now what?” In this article that addresses the importance of planning, communication, and thoughtful leadership after a strike, Siobhan emphasizes that consistent communication is paramount and an audit after a strike can provide valuable insights for preventing future conflicts.