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Practice Area: Pensions, Benefits & Compensation

2026 Labour Relations Seminar: An Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC) and Hicks Morley

In this annual labour relations seminar, we—along with Ontario fire chiefs and renowned guest speakers—provided insight and guidance on labour relations issues currently impacting the fire service.

Proposed Pension Act Amendments Could Reshape JSPP Transfer Framework

November 12, 2025 · 8 min read

Hicks Morley’s Natasha Monkman and David Gruber break down the latest amendments to the Pension Benefits Act introduced in Bill 68 that pave the way for converting a defined contribution (DC) plan into a jointly sponsored pension plan (JSPP).

Tags: Plan to Protect Ontario Act

Ontario Government Responds to Poirier Review Recommendations Regarding OMERS

November 10, 2025 · 12 min read

Natasha Monkman and Andrew Easto unpack key takeaways from the recently released OMERS Governance Review Report and examine how the proposed reforms may affect employers and plan sponsors.

Tags: Ontario Government, Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS), Plan to Protect Ontario Act

Hicks Morley Named the 2026 “National Law Firm of the Year” for Labour and Employment Law by 2026 Best Law Firms™ – Canada

We are thrilled that, for the 3rd year in a row, Hicks Morley has been named the 2026 “National Law Firm of the Year” in Labour and Employment Law by Best Law Firms™ – Canada.

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Federal Government Implements Extensions to Temporary Employment Insurance Relief Measures in Response to Tariffs

October 27, 2025 · 3 min read

In this FTR Now, Andrew Easto and Bayley Winkel discuss the extension to Employment Insurance measures now in affect and how they may impact both employers and employees.

Tags: Employment Insurance, Employment Insurance Regulations, Regulations Amending the Employment Insurance Regulations, Tariffs

Desjardins 2025 Continuing Education Day: Legislative and Case Law Developments in Pensions and Benefits Law

The 2025 Desjardins Insurance Continuing Education Day is a continuing education event for insurance industry professionals. In this one-hour presentation, David Gruber will share an update on recent regulatory and case law developments in pensions and benefits law.

Chambers Canada 2026 Guide Recognizes Hicks Morley as a Top Firm for Employment & Labour

Hicks Morley is again ranked a top law firm in the Chambers Canada 2026 Guide for Employment & Labour (Ontario and Nationwide).

Federal Government Extends Temporary Employment Insurance Relief Measures in Response to Tariffs 

September 10, 2025 · 3 min read

Temporary employment insurance relief measures extended – in this FTR Now, Natasha Monkman and Andrew Easto provide an update on the recent announcement by the Federal Government designed to support employers in continued response to US Tariffs.

Tags: Employment Insurance, Federal Government, Tariffs

47 Hicks Morley Lawyers Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ 2026

Hicks Morley is proud to share that 47 of our lawyers have been included in the 20th edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada across 5 practice areas – Labour and Employment Law, Employee Benefits Law, Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Workers’ Compensation Law, and Education Law.

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We Welcome Five New Associates to the Firm

Hicks Morley is pleased to announce that five new associates have joined the firm in our Toronto, Ottawa and Waterloo offices.

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