Hicks Morley’s David Alli was featured by the Canadian HR Reporter on February 4, 2019 in an interview where he addressed the main differences between workplace harassment and constructive criticism and how employers can mitigate these claims.
Practice Area: Labour Relations
School Boards Take Note: Recent Developments of Interest
In this Update, we discuss a recent decision of Arbitrator Nyman with respect to what constitutes a collective agreement and which re-affirms the longstanding principle that the interpretation of a collective agreement is first to be based on the plain and ordinary meaning of the written words. We also discuss a topical case with respect to a grievor’s obligation to produce arguably relevant medical documentation in the context of a grievance arbitration – notwithstanding the contractual restrictions that may exist.
Hicks Morley Repeatedly Hits the Centre of the Bull’s-Eye for Labour Relations, Employment & Pensions The 2019 Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada
Hicks Morley is pleased to announce that the firm is consistently ranked as the leading law firm in the “Labour Relations, Employment and Pensions Lawyers Who’s Who: Toronto” according to The 2019 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,…
We Welcome Thomas Agnew, Kathryn Meehan, Siobhan O’Brien, and Nadine Zacks into the Partnership
Meet our new partners Thomas Agnew, Kathryn Meehan, Siobhan O’Brien, and Nadine Zacks. All are experienced and accomplished labour and employment lawyers who continue to develop their thriving practices.
Stephen Shamie Recognized in The 2019 Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada
Hicks Morley is pleased to announce that Stephen Shamie has been recognized as the country’s “Leading Lawyers” in The 2019 Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada. Congratulations to both Stephen for being listed in the year’s edition. Rankings are based upon peer recommendations through an annual survey of leading legal practitioners across Canada.
Ministry of Labour Publishes New ESA Poster
The Ministry of Labour has published a revised version of the ESA poster (Version 8.0) to reflect the recent changes to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 made by Bill 47, Making Ontario Open for Business Act, 2018. Employers are required to post the poster in a conspicuous place in the workplace, among other things. Learn more in this FTR Now.
More Changes to Workplace Laws Are on the Horizon for Ontario Employers
On December 6, 2018, Bill 57, Restoring Trust, Transparency and Accountability Act, 2018 passed Third Reading and received Royal Assent. On the same date, the government tabled Bill 66, Restoring Ontario’s Competitiveness Act, 2018, omnibus legislation which, if passed, will make significant amendments to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA), the Labour Relations Act, 1995 (LRA), the Pension Benefits Act (PBA) and other statutes.
Municipalities Take Note: The Expanded Role of Integrity Commissioners
In this FTR Now, we outline a number of major changes to the Municipal Act, 2001 and discuss their potential impact on municipalities. As you prepare for compliance with the reforms outlined in Bill 68, your implementation plan should include consideration of traditional “human resources” issues when establishing your Codes of Conduct.
Hicks Morley Recognized as a Leading Firm by The Legal 500 Canada 2019
Hicks Morley has been recognized as a leader in the fields of Labour and Employment and Pensions law by The Legal 500 Canada 2019 guide. Clients describe Hicks Morley as “the most prominent employment boutique in the country.”…
New Regulations Filed Under Labour Relations Act, 1995 – Arbitration Awards to be Made Publicly Available
On November 21, 2018, the Ontario government filed two regulations made under the Labour Relations Act, 1995 (LRA). The first regulation is made further to the repeal by Bill 47, Making Ontario Open for Business Act, 2018 of certain provisions of the LRA, previously enacted by Bill 148, Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017 (Bill…