On October 27, 2015, the Ontario government tabled new legislation to address sexual violence and harassment. If passed, the proposed measures in Bill 132, the Sexual Violence and Harassment Action Plan Act (Supporting Survivors and Challenging Sexual Violence and Harassment), 2015 (“Act”), would, among other things, require publicly assisted colleges and universities and private career…
Practice Area: Occupational Health
Recognition
Hicks Morley is proud to be a recognized leader in the field of human resources law: One of Canada’s Best Law Firms in Labour & Employment and Human Rights The Globe and Mail 2025 A leading law firm in Employment & Labour Chambers Canada 2025 45 lawyers recognized in Labour and Employment Law, Education Law,…
Industries
Different industry sectors have different human resources issues. Some industries grapple with the effects of globalization or regulation, others with a shortage of talent and still others with the impact of rapid growth. Our industry knowledge gives us a clear context in which to provide clients with solutions that work within their competitive environment.
Occupational Health
Our Occupational Health Practice Group provides clients with comprehensive advice and representation on all issues relating to occupational health. This includes: advising on compliance issues relating to the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) or the Canada Labour Code (CLC) developing and monitoring health and safety policies providing advice on the enforcement of safety policies…
Hicks Morley Lawyers Named Leading Practitioners in the 2015 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory
Hicks Morley congratulates each one of our lawyers who has been recognized as a leading practitioner in the 2015 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory. Toronto David J. Bannon Labour Relations Labour Relations – Construction Sector Occupational Health & Safety Workers’ Compensation Harvey A. Beresford, Q.C. Labour Relations John E. Brooks Employment Law Labour Relations Donna…
Federal Budget 2015
On April 21, 2015, the Minister of Finance tabled the 2015 Federal Budget, “Strong Leadership: A Balanced-Budget, Low-Tax Plan for Jobs, Growth and Security.” This FTR Now focuses on some of the key proposals that are of particular interest to employers, human resources professionals and pension plan administrators. These include: changes to registered retirement income…
Hicks Morley Hits the Bull’s-Eye in 2015 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 2015 Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada. Practice groups included in this category are Employment Law, Labour Relations, Labour Relations (Construction Sector), Occupational Health & Safety,…
Maintaining a Workplace Free of Sexual Harassment
Over the past several months, the issue of workplace sexual harassment has been in the spotlight and the subject of considerable discussion. In response to recent media attention, the Ontario Human Rights Commission recently issued a statement reiterating the legal duty of employers to prevent sexual harassment and to respond to any complaints in the…
The Ministry of Labour and Ebola Preparedness
In light of recent concerns regarding the outbreak of Ebola abroad, the Ontario Ministry of Labour (“MOL”) has been conducting a series of Ebola preparedness investigations targeting hospitals and paramedic services. In this FTR Now, we outline best practices for handling an investigation by the MOL and consider the right of employees – including health…
Omnibus Workplace Laws Bill Amended at Committee Stage (Bill 18)
On November 4, 2014, Bill 18, the Stronger Workplaces for a Stronger Economy Act, 2014 (“Bill 18”) was reported back to the Legislature as amended by the Standing Committee on General Government, and has been ordered for Third Reading. Among other things, the Committee’s amendments will accelerate the coming into force of key amendments, including the following…