On June 21, 2024, the Supreme Court of Canada rendered its decision in York Region District School Board v. Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario. The decision establishes that Ontario school boards are “government”—and thus subject to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (Charter)—and provides guidance on how alleged breaches of an employee’s Charter-based right…
Practice Area: Labour Relations
COVID-19 Tests Are Not Genetic Tests for the Purpose of the Canada Labour Code
A recent decision of the Canada Industrial Relations Board (Board) affirms that COVID-19 tests are not considered genetic tests under the genetic testing provisions of the Canada Labour Code (Code), and that, depending on the circumstances, the issue is likely one that is appropriately dealt with under a collective agreement rather than a complaint to…
Osgoode Hall Law School Professional Development: E-Discovery, Information Governance and Privacy
As employers become more digital-first, the amount of electronically stored information is significantly increasing. By staying ahead of the latest e-Discovery advancements, organizations can more effectively and efficiently manage their e-Discovery costs. Tatiana Lazdins will be part of the highly accomplished faculty of leading experts presenting “Process, Privilege and Production in e-Discovery.”
Summer 2024 Updates for Social Services Employers
Dear Friends, We hope that you are able to find some time this summer to relax and recharge. Before you do, we wanted to bring to your attention some developments that may be important for your social services organization. As part of an employer’s ongoing obligation to provide a safe workplace, it is important to…
Federal Government Passes Legislation to Ban Replacement Workers
On June 20, 2024, Bill C-58, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code and the Canada Industrial Relations Board Regulations, 2012 (Bill C-58) received royal assent. Among other things, Bill C-58 bans the use of replacement workers in federally regulated workplaces, subject to certain exceptions. This legislation will take effect on June 20, 2025….
Hicks Morley Selected as a Canadian HR Reporter Readers’ Choice Award Winner
Hicks Morley has been selected as a Canadian HR Reporter Readers’ Choice award winner in the “Employment & Labour Law Boutique” category for 2024.
The Ontario Bar Association and Canadian Corporate Counsel Association: Hot Topics in Employment Law and Employment Litigation
Frank Cesario and Kenji Nuhn—along with the University of Toronto’s Julie McAlpine-Jeffries—will share insights to assist in-house counsel in providing strategic and up-to-date advice on the current critical issues and hot topics in employment law.
The Strengthening Accountability and Student Supports Act, 2024 Receives Royal Assent
As discussed in our February 28, 2024 FTR Now, on February 26, 2024 the Ontario government introduced Bill 166, Strengthening Accountability and Student Supports Act, 2024 (Bill 166). Bill 166 received Royal Assent on May 16, 2024. Policy Requirements Bill 166 amends the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities Act (Act) to require every college…
Highlights of the 2024 Federal Budget and Budget Bill
On May 2, 2024, the federal government introduced Bill C-69, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on April 16, 2024, for first reading. Bill C-69 contains legislation that, if passed, would enact certain measures outlined in the 2024 Budget, “Fairness for Every Generation” (Budget) that was previously tabled on…
Acted as chief spokesperson in a number of rounds of collective bargaining in the public and private sectors.
Acted as chief spokesperson in a number of rounds of collective bargaining in the public and private sectors.