As we welcome the holidays, we thought it would be a perfect time to share our latest edition of Raising the Bar. We hope you enjoy it and have some well-deserved time off over the holiday break. In this issue, we review i) the threshold Ontario courts expect employers to meet in justifying terminations for…
Practice Area: Labour Relations
2024 Labour Relations Seminar: An Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC) and Hicks Morley Event
In this annual labour relations seminar, we—along with Ontario fire chiefs and renowned guest speakers—will provide insight and guidance on labour relations issues currently impacting the fire service.
Federal Government Publishes Draft Amendments to Pay Equity Regulations
The federal government recently published proposed regulations which would amend the Pay Equity Regulations (Regulations) made under the federal Pay Equity Act (Act). The Act addresses systemic gender discrimination in compensation practices and pay systems as well as the portion of the wage gap attributable to the undervaluation of work traditionally done by women. The…
Hicks Morley Lawyers Recognized for Labour, Employment & Benefits in Who’s Who Legal: Canada 2023
Congratulations to the 11 Hicks Morley lawyers who have been selected as being among the highest-ranked lawyers in Who’s Who Legal: Canada 2023 for Labour, Employment and Benefits.
Federal Government Issues 2023 Fall Economic Statement
On November 21, 2023, the federal government issued its 2023 Fall Economic Statement. The Statement covers a wide array of initiatives including several proposals that will be of interest to employers, human resource professionals and pension plan administrators. Of particular interest are the following proposals: We are awaiting the release of the legislation giving effect…
Hicks Morley Proudly Announces Carolyn Kay’s Appointment to the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers’ Board of Governors
Hicks Morley is thrilled to announce that our distinguished partner, Carolyn Kay, has been appointed as the first Canadian member of the Board of Governors for the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers.
Appellate Court Finds National Day of Mourning Not a Paid Holiday Under Collective Agreements
The issue of whether the National Day of Mourning is considered a “holiday” under a particular collective agreement has been the topic of recent arbitral decisions. On November 7, 2023, the Divisional Court weighed in on the issue and found that the National Day of Mourning is not a paid holiday under the applicable collective…
Federal Government Publishes Proposed Regulations Amending Certain Canada Labour Code Regulations and Invites Public Input
On October 28, 2023, the federal government issued a notice regarding proposed Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Made Under the Canada Labour Code (the Proposed Regulations). The Proposed Regulations would amend the hazardous substances requirements for five occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations under the Canada Labour Code. The Proposed Regulations look to fill gaps in…
Counsel on labour and employment due diligence reviews in healthcare sector amalgamations.
Counsel on labour and employment due diligence reviews in healthcare sector amalgamations.
Ontario Municipal Human Resources Association (OMHRA): HR Navigator Line: Labour Disruption Contingency Planning: The City of Mississauga Experience
This session will be delivered by Hicks Morley’s own Mark Mason along with Joshua Doreen-Harfield from the City of Mississauga and Karen Gordon of Gordon Strategies.