Ontario has introduced limited amendments to personal emergency leave for certain employers in the automobile sector. In comments to the Ontario Legislature, the Minister of Labour identified the changes as a pilot project suggesting that similar changes may be considered in the future for a wider range of employers…
Practice Area: Labour Relations
Hicks Morley Lawyers Named in 2017 Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada
Hicks Morley is pleased to announce that two of the firm’s lawyers, Stephen Shamie and Henry Dinsdale have been recognized as the country’s top practitioners in the 2017 Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada…
Changes Proposed to Ontario’s Fire Interest Arbitration Framework
At long last, Ontario is changing several rules governing collective bargaining in the fire sector. But will these changes go far enough to address and alleviate the frustrations municipalities face when they engage in interest arbitration? Find out in this FTR Now…
Two Hicks Morley Lawyers Listed in Who’s Who Legal Canada: Labour & Employment 2016
Hicks Morley is pleased to announce that two of our lawyers have been recognized as among the Canada’s leading practitioners in the Who’s Who Legal: Labour, Employment 2016 guide…
Protecting Students Act Passes Third Reading
On November 15, 2016, Bill 37, Protecting Students Act, 2016, passed Third Reading…
Lexpert® Names Greg Power one of its “Rising Stars” of 2016
Hicks Morley is pleased to announce that Greg Power has been named one of Lexpert’s 2016 Rising Stars: Leading Lawyers Under 40. Lexpert recognizes Greg as a “problem-solver” and acknowledges his outstanding work for employers across the country…
Hicks Morley Touted as the ‘Best Boutique in Canada’ in the Legal 500 Canada 2017 Labour and Employment Rankings
Hicks Morley has again been recognized as a leader in the field of Labour and Employment law by the Legal 500 Canada 2017 guide. Stephen Shamie was listed among the “Leading lawyers” nationwide…
Hicks Morley Hits the Bull’s-Eye for Labour Relations and Pensions in the The 2017 Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada
Hicks Morley is pleased to announce it has once again ranked as the leading law firm in the Labour Relations and Pensions category according to the 2016/2017 Lexpert® CCCA/ACCJE Corporate Counsel Directory and Yearbook…
OASIS Labour Relations Information Session
Topic: Developmental Service Advisory Group Update Agenda: Developmental Service Advisory Group (DSAG) WSIB Changes Pay Equity Update, including Survey Results PSHSA / DS Sector Project Update MOL Blitz & Project Results Pension Survey Results Collective Bargaining 2017
Arbitrator Orders New Sick Leave Provisions for ETFO Teachers
In an important interest arbitration award, Arbitrator William Kaplan accepted the proposal of the Ontario Public School Boards Association (OPSBA) and the Crown to add two specific sick leave provisions to the central terms of the Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario (ETFO) teachers’ collective agreements…