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
Practice Area: Labour Relations
Putting Students First Act, 2012 Repealed
On January 23, 2013, section 20 of the Putting Students First Act, 2012 (“Act”) was proclaimed into force. The effect of proclaiming section 20 into force is that the Act (formerly known as Bill 115) has been repealed.
Regulatory Amendment Filed under Putting Students First Act
On January 21, 2013, the Ontario government filed O. Reg. 12/13, amending O. Reg. 2/13, General, made under the Putting Students First Act, 2012 (“Act”). Among other things, O. Reg. 12/13: revokes paragraph 6 of subsection 2(2) of O. Reg. 2/13 (gratuity wind-up for sick leave credit gratuity in certain circumstances) and provides for determining…
Hicks Morley Welcomes New Associate
We are pleased to announce that Jodi Gallagher Healy has joined Hicks Morley as an Associate in our Toronto office. Jodi Gallagher Healy is a frequent speaker and commentator on human resources law developments and advises employers on a broad spectrum of labour, employment and human rights issues. Jodi was called to the Bar in 2004…
Amendments to CIRB Regulations Now in Force
On December 18, 2012, the federal government registered Regulations Amending the Canada Industrial Relations Board Regulations, 2001 (“Regulations”), which amend the Canada Industrial Relations Board Regulations, 2001 (“CIRBR”) made under the Canada Labour Code (“Code”). As previously reported, the government had invited comments on the proposed Regulations in November 2012. The Regulations came into force…
Hicks Morley Named in 2013 Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide
Hicks Morley is pleased to announce it has been ranked as the leading law firm in the Labour Relations and Pensions category according to the 2013 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 Benefits…
Hicks Morley Lawyers Named in 2013 Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide
Hicks Morley is pleased to announce that two of the firm’s lawyers, Christopher Riggs and Stephen Shamie have been recognized as the country’s top practitioners in the 2013 Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada. They are featured in the prestigious guide based on peer recommendations for their distinguished expertise in Labour…
PSFA “General” Regulation Filed
On January 2, 2013, the Ontario government filed O. Reg. 2/13, General, made under the Putting Students First Act, 2012 (“PSFA”). Among other things, O. Reg. 2/13 establishes additional prescribed terms further to subsection 2(1) of the PSFA for employees who do not bargain collectively. The terms include, among other things: terms that shall be…
Hicks Morley Welcomes Two New Partners
Hicks Morley recently welcomed three new partners, Henry Dinsdale and Michael Smyth, to the firm. Henry, Jeffrey and Michael are based in the firm’s Toronto office. Recognized as one of Canada’s leading lawyers in the field of labour and employment law by The Best Lawyers in Canada and by Martindale Hubbell, Henry Dinsdale was called…
Bill Requiring Disclosure of Information by Labour Organizations Passes Third Reading
On December 12, 2012, Bill C-377, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (Requirements for labour organizations) passed Third Reading in the House of Commons and proceeded to the Senate for First Reading. As previously reported, Bill C-377 is a private member’s bill which, if passed, will amend the Income Tax Act to require…