Practice Area: Labour Relations

Federal Budget 2022 Tabled

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On April 7, 2022, the federal government tabled its 2022 Budget, “A Plan to Grow Our Economy and Make Life More Affordable.” The Budget covers a wide array of initiatives, and while housing, defence and climate change are its key focus areas, the Budget includes some proposals that will be of specific interest to employers,…

Hicks Morley Celebrates 50 Years!

In 1972, a group of young lawyers started a small firm dedicated exclusively to the practice of management-side labour law. Strong in character and fiercely determined, they shared the common perspective that businesses wanted practical and creative solutions to their workplace issues. Eventually, their firm became the pre-eminent labour and employment law boutique in Canada….

Ontario to Introduce Legislation Requiring Employers to Disclose Information Regarding Electronic Monitoring of Employees

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On February 24, 2022, the Ontario government announced its plan to introduce legislation later this month that would require employers to inform their workers if and how they are being monitored electronically. If passed, Ontario will be the first province to require electronic monitoring policies. As the government states, the intention of this legislation is…

Ministry Updates ESA Guide on Disconnecting from Work Policies and Non-Compete Agreements

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On February 18, 2022, the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development (Ministry) updated its online guide to the Employment Standards Act (Guide) to include chapters on written policy on disconnecting from work and non-compete agreements. The chapters provide guidance on recent Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) amendments that require employers with 25 or…