On April 16, 2013, the Ontario government filed O. Reg. 135/13, revoking O. Reg. 573/99 and O. Reg. 222/10 made under the Apprenticeship and Certification Act, 1998. On the same day, O. Reg. 136/13 was filed, revoking O. Reg. 223/10 made under the Trades Qualification and Apprenticeship Act. O. Reg. 135/13 and O. Reg. 136/13 came…
Practice Area: Labour Relations
Michael Hines Interviewed by Ontario Morning on CBC Radio
Hicks Morley’s Michael Hines was interviewed by Ontario Morning on CBC Radio on April 12, 2013, regarding a significant decision by the Ontario Labour Relations Board in which it found the withdrawal of extracurricular activities by the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario constituted an unlawful strike according to the definition set out in the Education…
Michael Hines Mentioned in The Globe and Mail
Hicks Morley’s Michael Hines was mentioned in the April 11, 2013 edition of The Globe and Mail in an article entitled, “Ontario teachers’ union call to halt voluntary activities was illegal strike action: labour board.“ The article discusses a recent decision by the Ontario Labour Relations Board where it was decided that the Elementary Teachers’…
Regulations under Ontario College of Trades and Apprenticeship Act, 2009 Now in Force
On April 8, 2013, O. Reg. 421/12 (General), as amended by O. Reg. 130/13, made under the Ontario College of Trades and Apprenticeship Act, 2009 (“OCTAA”) came into force. O. Reg. 421/12 establishes certain exemptions under OCTAA and contains transitional provisions regarding, for example, certificates of qualification and statements of membership issued under either the…
Hicks Morley Recognized by Chambers Global 2013
Hicks Morley is pleased to announce it has been named in the Chambers Global 2013: 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 always does an excellent job regarding labour matters.” “A…
Municipal Monitor Publishes an Article by Craig Rix and David Ross
An article by Hicks Morley’s Craig Rix and David Ross was published in the Spring 2013 edition of Municipal Monitor. In the article entitled, “Making the Case for a Better Interest Arbitration System,” Craig and David discuss the need for greater accountability and transparency within Ontario’s arbitration system. View Article
Michael Hines Quoted in the Toronto Star
Hicks Morley’s Michael Hines was quoted in the January 29, 2013 edition of the Toronto Star. In an article entitled, “Lawyer warns of consequences on students of ‘work-to-rule’ by teachers,” Michael comments on the bulletins the Elementary Teacher’s Federation of Ontario has sent out directing teachers not to fulfill an array of duties beyond teaching….
Michael Hines Quoted in The Globe and Mail
Hicks Morley’s Michael Hines was quoted in the January 29, 2013 edition of The Globe and Mail. In an article entitled, “Teachers are using children’s activities as ‘political tool’: school board lawyers“, Michael comments on directives from the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario which have instructed teachers to stop leading sports teams or attending field…
Michael Hines Mentioned in the Toronto Star
Hicks Morley’s Michael Hines was mentioned in the February 6, 2013 edition of the Toronto Star in an article entitled, “Ontario teacher turmoil: School boards’ points to studies that show benefits of extracurriculars.” The article provides details regarding a hearing at the Ontario Labour Relations Board during which Michael asked the Board to look at…
Craig Rix Quoted in Lexpert Magazine
Hicks Morley’s Craig Rix was quoted in the February 2013 edition of Lexpert Magazine, in an article entitled, “Is Right-to-Work Constitutional?” Craig comments on right-to-work legislation suggesting that mandatory check-offs may not be integral to the duty to bargain in good faith. View Article