Agenda In the post-mandatory retirement world, it is not surprising that recent statistics show that the number of individuals over the age of 55 choosing to remain in the workforce is on the rise. As a result, employers are faced with dealing with an aging workforce which presents challenges not previously encountered. The aging workforce…
Practice Area: Labour Relations
Hicks Morley Ranked as a Leading Firm by Legal 500 Canada 2016
Hicks Morley has been recognized as a leader in the field of Labour and Employment law by the Legal 500 Canada 2016 guide. Partner, Stephen Shamie, was listed among the “Leading lawyers” nationwide and noted for being “one of the best employment lawyers in Canada”.
Recognition
Hicks Morley is proud to be the recognized leader in the field of human resources law: Law Firm of the Year for Labour and Employment Law in Canada Best Lawyers® 2024 34 Lawyers Recognized in Labour and Employment Law, Employee Benefits Law, Corporate and Commercial Litigation, and Workers’ Compensation Law The Best Lawyers in Canada™…
Hicks Morley Ranked as a Leading Firm by Chambers Canada 2016
Hicks Morley has been ranked in the inaugural issue of Chambers Canada 2016 in the areas of Employment & Labour and Pensions & Benefits. The firm is referred to as an “excellent firm in every respect” with its lawyers regarded as “very competent and committed to good client service.”
Federal Election 2015: Employers’ Obligation to Provide Paid Time Off to Vote
A federal election has been called for October 19, 2015. Under the Canada Elections Act (“Act“) all employees who are electors – Canadian citizens who are 18 years of age or older – are entitled to three (3) consecutive hours on election day during voting hours to cast their vote. In this FTR Now, we…
Arbitrator Upholds Discharge of Long Service Employee with Clean Record for Theft
In a recent arbitration decision involving a case of petty theft in the workplace, an arbitrator provided very useful guidance on workplace theft and the mitigating factors an employer should take into account in determining the penalty. The…
Arbitrators Consider Whether Statutory Freeze Applies to MOU Provisions
In an award dated July 30, 2015 [1] (“CSDCEO Award”), Arbitrator Rowan held that the 97-day delay in salary grid movement for teachers, imposed in various teacher collective agreements by a centrally agreed Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”), was subject to the statutory freeze in the Labour Relations Act, 1995 (the “LRA”). Therefore, the provision could not…
Industries
Different industry sectors have different human resources issues. Some industries grapple with the effects of globalization or regulation, others with a shortage of talent and still others with the impact of rapid growth. Our industry knowledge gives us a clear context in which to provide clients with solutions that work within their competitive environment.
School Board Management Conference
Our School Board Conference will cover a wide variety of topics relevant to Directors of Education, Trustees, Supervisory Officers and Human Resources Practitioners. We will take you first on a “whirlwind tour” of recent developments in labour, employment and education law. This will be followed by a plenary session on critical issues concerning the changing landscape in school board collective bargaining. Following a buffet lunch, we will invite you to attend two afternoon workshops of your choice.
Strategic Communications and Collective Bargaining
Agenda Collective bargaining is seen as the most important labour relations initiative a unionized employer undertakes. It is a major event that will directly and indirectly impact the success of a business. At this Advantage session attendees will learn: The legal rights and limits on employer communications How to prepare a detailed and effective negotiation…