On February 17, 2015, the Ontario government announced the launch of public consultations to consider reforms to the Labour Relations Act, 1995 (“LRA”) and the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”) in light of the “changing nature of the modern workplace.” In this FTR Now, we highlight key issues that will be under review, and how…
Practice Area: Labour Relations
Ontario to Launch Public Consultations on Labour and Employment Legislation
On February 17, 2015, the Ontario government announced the launch of public consultations on the Labour Relations Act, 1995 and Employment Standards Act, 2000. The consultations will include an examination of the following workplace issues: non-standard working relationships, including temporary jobs, part-time work, and self-employment; the service sector; globalization and trade liberalization; technological change; and…
Supreme Court Expands “Freedom of Association” and Recognizes Right to Strike
In three decisions released in late January, 2015, the Supreme Court of Canada has once again revisited, and expanded, the reach of section 2(d) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (the “Charter“), which guarantees “freedom of association”. In two cases involving the RCMP, the Court held that the unique bargaining scheme imposed on…
Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC): 2015 Labour Relations Seminar
Labour Relations is an annual seminar held in conjunction with Hicks Morley, a leading law firm in Canada who devote their practice exclusively to representing employers on human resource law and advocacy issues. Members of the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs, their municipal Human Resource staff and many Fire Chiefs and HR staff from across…
Stephen Shamie Named in 2015 Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide
Hicks Morley is pleased to announce that Stephen Shamie has once again been recognized as one of the country’s top practitioners in the 2015 Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada. He is featured in the prestigious guide based on peer recommendations for his distinguished expertise in Labour Law.
Hicks Morley Hits the Bull’s-Eye in 2015 Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide
Hicks Morley is pleased to announce it has once again ranked as the leading law firm in the Labour Relations and Pensions category according to the 2015 Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada. Practice groups included in this category are Employment Law, Labour Relations, Labour Relations (Construction Sector), Occupational Health & Safety,…
The Legal 500 Canada 2015 Recognized Hicks Morley as Leaders in Labour and Employment Law
“Practical and passionate about their work…” “…A stand out firm in the labour relations and pension space.” Legal 500 Canada 2015 Hicks Morley has been recognized as a leader in the field of Labour and Employment law by the Legal 500 Canada 2015 guide. Partner Stephen Shamie, was listed among the “Leading lawyers” nationwide and…
Hicks Morley Welcomes Elisha Jamieson-Davies and Gregory Power into the Partnership
Hicks Morley is pleased to announce that Elisha Jamieson-Davies and Gregory Power have been invited to join the partnership. Both continue to develop their thriving practices, Greg in all areas of employment and labour law, with a special focus on federally regulated organizations, and Elisha as a litigator with a niche in class action litigation on behalf of employers. Both…
Elimination of Federal Card Check Union Certification and a Lower Threshold for Union Decertification Votes
Effective June 16, 2015, significant reforms to the existing federal union certification and decertification processes will come into effect as a result of key amendments to the Canada Labour Code, the Parliamentary Employee and Staff Relations Act and the Public Service Labour Relations Act. These amendments were enacted by Bill C-525, Employees’ Voting Rights Act, Private…
Significant Reforms to Federal Union Certification and Decertification Regime
On December 16, 2014, Bill C-525, Employees’ Voting Rights Act, received Royal Assent. This omnibus legislation amends the Canada Labour Code (“Code”), the Parliamentary Employee and Staff Relations Act and the Public Service Labour Relations Act to significantly reform the existing federal union certification and decertification processes under these three statutes. Of particular note to…