Overview Join OMHRA and Hick’s Morley in an informative and timely discussion on the legislation changes surrounding Bill 47 & 57 and what that means for your organization.
Practice Area: Labour Relations
Top Five Tips for Investigations in a Unionized Workplace
This Client Toolkit outlines the five top tips for conducting investigations in a unionized workplace.
Craig Rix Quoted in the Law Times on the Additional Changes in Employment Law Introduced by Bill 66
Hicks Morley’s Craig Rix was quoted by the Law Times in the January 28, 2019 article titled, “Additional Changes for Employment Laws Proposed” in which the impact of the proposed changes introduced by Bill 66 – Restoring Ontario’s Competitiveness Act on the workplace are explored, such as overtime.
David Alli Explains the Difference Between Workplace Harassment and Performance Management on Canadian HR Reporter
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.
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.
North American Association of Educational Negotiators (NAEN): 50th Annual Conference
Overview The 50th Annual Conference of the North American Association of Educational Negotiations will bring together approximately 100 educational negotiations and employee relations specialists from all over the United States and Canada to learn, participate, and network for three and one-half days of professional development in educational negotiations and employee relations. This conference offers the…
FTR Quarterly – Issue 12
In This Issue: Year in Review – Key Human Resources Law Developments of 2018, The Road Ahead: Human Resources Trends and Issues to Watch in 2019 and more!
Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC): 2019 Labour Relations Seminar
Over the course of two days, chief fire officers, senior municipal officials and human resource professionals hear from a team of legal experts, fire chiefs from across Ontario, and renowned international speakers that give insight, up-to-date knowledge and guidance into a wide range of labour relations issues that are currently impacting the fire service. Throughout…
Attendance Management Training Workshop
This one-day interactive workshop focuses on fundamental legal principles relating to attendance management and will provide tips on drafting a successful attendance management plan.
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,…