Regularly appears before the Ontario Labour Relations Board on a variety of construction and non-construction matters including ESA claims, certification applications and status disputes, s. 50 reprisals, etc.
Practice Area: Labour Relations
Government of Canada Announces Changes to Federal Employment Standards Coming Into Force
The Budget Implementation Act, 2018, No. 2 (Bill C-86) amended the Canada Labour Code (CLC) by enacting a new Division XII.1 “Reimbursement of Work-related Expenses,” which will require federally regulated employers to reimburse employees for reasonable work-related expenses, subject to prescribed exceptions. Bill C-86 also enacted a new section titled “Information Related to Employment,” which…
Hicks Morley Named Boutique Law Firm of the Year at the 2023 Canadian Law Awards
Hicks Morley has been named the Boutique Law Firm of the Year at the 2023 Canadian Law Awards.
Acted as lead spokesperson in collective bargaining for businesses in various industries.
Acted as lead spokesperson in collective bargaining for businesses in various industries.
We Welcome Associate Mari Maimets to Hicks Morley
Hicks Morley is pleased to announce that Mari Maimets has joined the firm in our Toronto office.
Successfully renegotiated the collective agreement for full-time support staff across the 24 public colleges throughout Ontario, which covers approximately 12,000 employees.
Successfully renegotiated the collective agreement for full-time support staff across the 24 public colleges throughout Ontario, which covers approximately 12,000 employees.
Regularly advises a large school board in labour matters, many of which involve serial grievors who have a tendency of commencing litigation in several forums at once.
Regularly advises a large school board in labour matters, many of which involve serial grievors who have a tendency of commencing litigation in several forums at once.
Federal Government Tables 2023 Budget
On March 28, 2023, the federal government tabled its 2023 budget, “A Made-in-Canada Plan: Strong Middle Class, Affordable Economy, Healthy Future.” The Budget covers a wide array of initiatives. While health and dental care, efforts to make life more affordable, and investments in green energy are key areas of focus, the Budget includes several proposals…
Congratulations to the 2023 Hicks Morley Moot Winners!
Congratulations to Jarren Fefer and Ryan Reid from the University of Toronto for winning the 2023 Hicks Morley Moot!
Ontario Proposes New Requirements on Construction Sites
On March 15, 2023, Ontario announced proposed changes to jobsite requirements in the construction sector. If approved and filed, the proposed regulatory changes would require construction employers to provide safe, private, and clean restroom facilities, including a minimum of one designated washroom for women on every jobsite. The total number of restrooms required across most…