2019 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Annual Conference

The 2019 AMO Conference, Municipalities: Ontario’s Frontline, promises was a great opportunity to connect with your municipal colleagues from across Ontario. With expert keynotes, 20+ concurrent educational sessions, political leaders, over 100 industry exhibitors, and access to Provincial Ministers, the AMO Conference is a one-stop-shop for brushing up on current municipal issues and networking.

Hicks Morley Lawyers Featured in the Canadian Employment Law Today on Pregnancy Accommodation for Firefighter

Hicks Morley’s Mark Mason, Jessica Toldo and Amanda Cohen authored an article in the Canadian Employment Law Today titled “Pregnant Firefighters Can Be Accommodated Outside of 24-hour Shifts: Arbitrator.” The article discusses a recent Ontario arbitral that provided clarification on municipalities’ obligations when accommodating pregnant firefighters on 24 hour shifts. The arbitrator dismissed the Association’s…

“Non-Construction” Employer Deeming Provision under LRA Now in Force

On April 3, 2019, Bill 66, Restoring Ontario’s Competitiveness Act, 2019, received Royal Assent. Among other things, the Bill amends the Labour Relations Act, 1995 (LRA) to deem certain public sector entities as “non-construction” employers to whom the construction provisions of the LRA will not apply. Such entities include municipalities, local housing corporations, social services…