In a significant ruling for employers in safety-sensitive industries, the Federal Court of Appeal has upheld the constitutional validity of mandatory pre-placement and random alcohol and drug testing requirements for safety-critical positions at Class I nuclear facilities. The decision in Power Workers’ Union et al v Attorney General of Canada, Ontario Power Generation, Bruce Power,…
Practice Area: Labour Relations
Ontario’s Working for Workers Six Act, 2024 Receives Royal Assent
On December 19, 2024, Ontario’s Working for Workers Six Act, 2024 (Bill 229) received Royal Assent. Bill 229 amends several statutes including the Employment Standards Act, 2000, the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997. Key amendments of particular interest to employers are addressed below. Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) The following…
Highlights from the Federal Government’s 2024 Fall Economic Statement
On December 16, 2024, the federal government issued its 2024 Fall Economic Statement. The Statement covers a wide array of initiatives including several proposals that, if they were to be implemented, will be of interest to employers, human resources professionals and pension plan administrators. Early Retirement Benefits in the Public Service The government has proposed…
Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA): Peel Chapter: Legal Trends 2022
Join the HRPA Peel Chapter as Michael Smyth, Rebecca Liu, Danika Winkel and Jordynne Hislop share how to successfully anticipate and navigate legal issues, stay compliant and mitigate legal risks.
Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA): 2022 Education Labour Relations and Human Resources Symposium
OPSBA’s Education Labour Relations and Human Resources Symposium is held each spring and is designed to provide professional development in the areas of labour relations and human resources to trustees, directors of education, senior human resources officials and labour relations practitioners.
Ontario Association of Paramedic Chiefs (OAPC): 2022 Spring Education and Labour Relations Symposium
The 2022 OAPC Spring Education and Labour Relations Symposium will be taking place in person and online this year.
Ontario Council of Administrators of Special Education (OCASE) Virtual Symposium: The Legal Corner
Lauri Reesor and Sean Reginio will be providing a legal update on conflicting legal obligations involving student violent behaviour and the use of exclusions, documentation obligations and challenges, as well as a case law update.
Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA), Durham Chapter: Annual Law Update
During this annual law update, nine of Hicks Morley’s partners and associates will present topics and updates in labour and employment law and host a Q&A panel to address questions directly.
2022 Canadian Corporate Counsel Association (CCCA) National Conference: We Should Talk … How to Have Difficult Conversations, Inside & Out
Are you looking to move from legal advisor to organizational leader? Frank Cesario and Bonnie Roberts Jones tackle the skills and approach necessary to turn difficult conversations—with your team, clients and outside counsel—into a positive experience.
Ontario Municipal Human Resources Association (OMHRA) 2022 Fall Conference and Annual General Meeting: A Whole New World. Or Is It?
During the OMHRA 2022 Fall Conference and Annual General Meeting, participants will be encouraged to rethink and reimagine their approaches to municipal human resource management. The sessions will explore issues related to how to prepare for the future of municipalities and the future of work.