The Court of Appeal for Ontario has released its decision in Boucher v. Wal-Mart Canada Corp. This case made headlines in 2012 after a jury trial awarded more than $1.45 million in compensatory, mental suffering, aggravated and punitive damages to Meredith Boucher for her claim that she was constructively dismissed as a result of the…
Practice Area: Labour Relations
School Boards Collective Bargaining Act, 2014 (Bill 122) Now In Force
Bill 122 was proclaimed in force effective April 24, 2014. Detailed information about Bill 122, as it was amended and passed by the Legislature, is available in our FTR Now of April 10, 2014, “Bill 122 Passes Third Reading And Receives Royal Assent.”
Supervisors of Part-Time College Employees Now Excluded from Union Membership
In a decision with important implications for colleges across the province, Arbitrator Brian Keller has found that college employees who supervise part-time bargaining unit members are excluded from bargaining unit membership by operation of the Colleges Collective Bargaining Act (the “CCBA” or “Act“). In this FTR Now, we discuss this decision and its significance for…
Hicks Morley Congratulates the Hicks Cup Moot Winners
The semi-final and final rounds of the annual Hicks Cup Moot were held in our Toronto offices on March 28, 2014. The event provided an opportunity for students from Ontario law schools to litigate current legal issues of significance in the areas of human resource law and administrative law. This year, teams from 5 law…
Ontario Government Proposes New Public Sector Compensation Restraint Legislation
On Monday, March 24, 2014, the Ontario government introduced Bill 179, the Public Sector and MPP Accountability and Transparency Act, 2014. If passed, Bill 179 would give the government the authority to create comprehensive compensation frameworks for certain employers in the broader public sector (“BPS”), and would implement a number of measures to enhance “accountability…
Hicks Morley Recognized by Chambers Global 2014
Hicks Morley is pleased to announce it has been named in the Chambers Global 2014: The World’s Leading Lawyers for Business as a leading specialist practice for Employment & Labour and Pensions & Benefits in Canada. In commenting on the firm, sources have stated, Hicks Morley is “A premier management boutique in Toronto.” Below…
Stephen Shamie Quoted in Canadian Lawyer Magazine
Hicks Morley’s Stephen Shamie was quoted in the January 13, 2014 edition of Canadian Lawyer magazine in an article entitled, “Shifting sands.” The article discusses the demanding economic climate that labour and employment firms are facing in light of recent government pronouncements. Complimenting the article, Hicks Morley is listed as one of Canadian Lawyer’s top 10…
Hicks Morley Named in 2014 Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide
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 2014 Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada. Practice groups included in this category are Employment Law, Labour Relations, Occupational Health & Safety, Pensions & Employee…
Stephen Shamie Named in 2014 Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide
Hicks Morley is pleased to announce that Stephen Shamie has once again been recognized as one of the country’s top practitioners in the 2014 Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada. He is featured in the prestigious guide based on peer recommendations for his distinguished expertise in Labour Law.
Hicks Morley Welcomes Jonathan Maier into the Partnership
Hicks Morley is pleased to announce that Jonathan A. Maier has been invited to join the partnership. Jonathan continues to develop his thriving practice in all areas of employment and labour law. He articled with the firm and was hired as an associate in 2005. Jonathan practises out of the firm’s Toronto office and the…