Kenji advises and represents employers on labour, employment and human rights issues. Having previously worked in human resources, Kenji is uniquely positioned to provide practical solutions to workplace issues.
Practice Area: Labour Relations
Ontario Introduces Firefighter Certification Standards
On April 14, 2022, the Ontario government filed O. Reg. 343/22: Firefighter Certification, under the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997. The regulation comes into force on July 1, 2022. The regulation sets out the mandatory minimum certification standards and corresponding job performance requirements of firefighters delivering specific fire protection services, together with a compliance…
Federal Budget 2022 Tabled
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,…
Counsel to a number of universities and colleges in their grievance arbitration work.
Counsel to a number of universities and colleges in their grievance arbitration work.
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….
Hicks Morley Lawyers Named Leading Practitioners in the 2022 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory
Congratulations to the 30 Hicks Morley lawyers who have been recognized as leaders in their respective fields in the 2022 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory!
Hicks Morley Named a Top Labour & Employment Boutique Firm for 2022–2023 by Canadian Lawyer Magazine
Hicks Morley is pleased to announce that it has been named a Top Labour & Employment Boutique Firm for 2022–2023.
Ontario to Introduce Legislation Requiring Employers to Disclose Information Regarding Electronic Monitoring of Employees
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
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…
Ontario Seeking Input on Proposed Firefighter Certification Standards
On January 28, 2022, the Ontario government released a draft regulation under the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997. As the government states, the regulation would establish mandatory minimum certification standards for specific fire protection services. The regulation sets out the mandatory minimum standard and corresponding job performance requirements of firefighters delivering specific fire protection…