IN THIS ISSUE 2009 Hicks Morley School Board Conference Teaching Assignments for Principals Cyberbullying Probationary Employees EA Travel Time WSIB LOE Benefits for Retirees Pay Equity Retiring Gratuities School Board Governance Grouped Classes 2009 HICKS MORLEY SCHOOL BOARD CONFERENCE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2009 On Friday, November 20, Hicks Morley will present its 2009 School…
Practice Area: Human Rights
Recent Developments under the AODA
It was a busy summer of new developments under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (“AODA”), several of which employers and other organizations should note: the “Initial Proposed Accessible Built Environment Standard” was released for public comment; the “Final Proposed Accessible Information and Communications Standard” was submitted to the Minister for approval; the…
School Board Update
IN THIS ISSUE EFTO Bargaining Support Paid Religious Leave Management’s Rights Job Qualifications of Teachers Union Dues Trustee Conflict of Interest Damages for Maximum Class Size Violations Access to Adverse Reports Workers’ Compensation Claims and the Human Rights Code ETFO BARGAINING SUPPORT Public district school boards have less than a month in which to reach…
Transforming Human Resources Practices Under The Proposed AODA “Employment Accessibility Standard”
Employers in Ontario should pay careful attention to the proposed Employment Accessibility Standard (the “Standard”) under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (the “AODA”) released for public comment in February 2009. If approved in its present form, the proposed Standard will transform how employers deal with employees and potential employees in all phases…
2009 Winter issue
FOCUS ON WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY Use WSIB experience rating to achieve positive outcomes for your organization LEGAL DEVELOPMENTS Investigations in the workplace: proceed, but with care Responding to difficult economic times PROFILE Safety first Download PDF
What Educational Organizations And Regulatory Bodies Need To Know About Proposed AODA Standard
In late 2008, a proposed new standard under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (the “AODA”) was released for public comment. The proposed Accessible Information and Communications Standard (the “Standard”) addresses all manner of conveyance of information and communications, whether orally, in print or electronic, and will impose a variety of requirements and…
Proposed “Accessible Information And Communications Standard” Under The AODA
In late 2008, a proposed new standard under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (the “AODA”) was released for public comment. The standard relates to accessible information and communications, and if approved in its present form, will have a significant impact on employers and most organizations in Ontario. BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE AODA…
Human Rights Tribunal Upholds Mandatory Retirement at Age 60 for Firefighters
In an important decision issued December 18, 2008, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has upheld a provision in a Collective Agreement which requires mandatory retirement at age 60 for firefighters. In the City of London decision, Adjudicator David A. Wright found that while the provision was prima facie discriminatory, it could be reasonably justified…
2008 Fall issue
FOCUS ON HUMAN RIGHTS Human rights issues: Expanding across the labour and employment spectrum LEGAL DEVELOPMENTS Boundaries of religious accommodation better defined Little car, big fear: When is a disability a disability? PROFILE The rights stuff Download PDF
School Board Update
IN THIS ISSUE Hicks Morley Negotiation Support Services Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario Defers to Special Education Tribunal Occasional Teacher Timetables Duties of Principals Burden of Proof in Discharge Cases Accommodation of Religious Holidays TPA Arbitration and Motion for Non-Suit School Security and Office Staff HICKS MORLEY NEGOTIATION SUPPORT SERVICES Did you know that more…