Significant amendments to leave provisions under the Canada Labour Code will soon take effect, expanding entitlements for federally regulated employees and introducing new compliance obligations for employers. George Vuicic outlines what federally regulated employers need to do now to remain compliant.
Practice Area: Labour Relations
Federal Inspection Blitz Targets Driver Misclassification in GTA Trucking Industry
The Federal Government is cracking down on driver misclassification in the GTA trucking industry. James Davis explores the indicators distinguishing employees from independent contractors and highlights the implications of misclassification for employers.
The Canadian Bar Association (CBA): Administrative Law and Labour and Employment Law Conference
George Vuicic will join a Fireside Judicial Chat with the Honorable Justice David W. Stratas of the Federal Court of Appeal, at the CBA Administrative Law and Labour and Employment Law Conference on November 29.
Professionalism Smorgasbord: Serving Up Labour & Employment Litigation Lessons
Feast on a multi-course menu of professionalism topics inspired by the latest in labour and employment litigation. During this 60-minute webinar, we’ll mix case commentary with ethical reflections and service up plenty of practical guidance.
2025 Faculty Bargaining Services (FBS) Annual Conference
How can universities respond to the evolving relationship between higher education and the workplace? Michael Kennedy and Amanda Lawrence-Patel will be speaking at the FBS Annual Conference on a series of labour relations hot topics for the universities sector. Learn more!
Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA): HR Power Lunch Webinar Series
From policy to practice – learn how to manage attendance challenges while supporting your team. Rebecca Feldman and Gabrielle Lemoine will discuss the legal principles related to attendance management at HRPA’s HR Power Lunch Webinar Series on November 13. Learn more!
Federal Budget 2025: Key Highlights for Employers and Pension Plan Administrators
On November 04, 2025, the federal government tabled its 2025 budget, “Canada Strong“ (budget). While focused on economic spending, infrastructure, and housing, the budget also introduced several significant initiatives impacting employers, pension plan administrators, and human resources professionals. We have summarized the most significant of these announcements below. Labour and Employment Employment Insurance (EI) Retirement…
Hicks Morley Named the 2026 “National Law Firm of the Year” for Labour and Employment Law by 2026 Best Law Firms™ – Canada
We are thrilled that, for the 3rd year in a row, Hicks Morley has been named the 2026 “National Law Firm of the Year” in Labour and Employment Law by Best Law Firms™ – Canada.
Lessons in Labour Relations for School Board Employers
Recent arbitration rulings and initiatives are reshaping how Ontario school boards interpret key employment and education provisions. In this School Board Update, Brittany Bates, Jordynne Hislop and Vincent Panetta will review the decisions and discuss how they provide guidance for school boards in refining policy frameworks.
Hicks Morley Ranked Canada’s Top Law Firm in Labour & Employment for 2026 by The Globe and Mail
Hicks Morley has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Law Firms in Labour & Employment and Human Rights for the fifth year in a row by The Globe and Mail’s Report on Business, in partnership with Statista.