The federal government has extended several temporary Employment Insurance (EI) relief measures into 2027 and introduced a new measure affecting claimants who return to insurable employment following a previous disqualification. In our latest FTR Now, these regulatory changes and what they mean for EI eligibility are reviewed.
Practice Area: Pensions, Benefits & Compensation
Chambers Canada 2027 Guide Recognizes Hicks Morley as Top Firm for Employment & Labour
Hicks Morley has once again been ranked as a top law firm in the Chambers Canada 2027 Guide for Employment & Labour.
55 Hicks Morley Lawyers Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ 2027
Hicks Morley is proud to share that the firm has achieved its strongest showing ever in The Best Lawyers in Canada™, welcoming a nearly 15% increase from last year. In this 2027 edition, 51 of our lawyers were named The Best Lawyers in Canada™ across 5 practice areas – Labour and Employment Law, Employee Benefits…
Ontario Consults on New LIF, Locked-in RRIF and LIRA Unlocking Rules
Ontario has proposed significant changes governing the unlocking of funds held in Life Income Funds (LIF), locked-in Registered Retirement Income Funds (RRIF) and Locked-In Retirement Accounts (LIRA). The proposal is most relevant to financial institutions that administer these accounts.
Ontario Court of Appeal Case is a Warning to Employers to Review Their Incentive Plans
The decision has significant implications for employers that provide equity awards or other incentive plans. Employers should review their plans and award documents before the same drafting issue produces a similarly significant claim.
Termination Clauses Back in Focus: What Employers Need to Know After Baker and Wayfair, Plus New Developments from Wigdor v. Facebook
The Ontario Court of Appeal’s recent decision in Baker v. Van Dolder’s Home Team Inc. and Li v. Wayfair Canada ULC, successfully argued by Hicks Morley, provides significant guidance on the enforceability of employment contract termination provisions. This complementary webinar, delivered by the lawyers directly involved in this decision, will cover what employers need to know.
Desjardins Insurance: 2026 Continuing Education Day
From case law to compliance, unpack the issues shaping pensions and benefits in Canada. Hicks Morley’s David Gruber will share an update on recent legal and regulatory developments at Desjardins Education Day on May 7.
Highlights from the Federal Government’s 2026 Spring Economic Update
The federal government’s 2026 Spring Economic Update includes several proposals that may affect employers, HR professionals and pension plan administrators.
Evan Howard
Evan advises employers and plan administrators on pension and benefits issues with a focus on delivering advice that is legally sound, strategic, practical and business-focused.
Highlights of the 2026 Ontario Budget
Ontario’s 2026 Budget — A Plan to Protect Ontario — is here, and employers, HR teams, and pension plan administrators will want to pay attention. Read our take on what Ontario employers need to know.