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.
Practice Area: Pensions, Benefits & Compensation
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.
Temporary Employment Insurance Relief Extended Through October 2026
EI update for employers! Temporary relief measures introduced in response to U.S. tariffs are now extended to October 10, 2026. Read our FTR Now to learn more.
Hicks Morley and 61 Lawyers Recognized in the 2026 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory
We’re proud to share that 61 Hicks Morley lawyers have been recognized in the 2026 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory, reflecting the continued strength and growth of our team. This peer‑reviewed recognition is especially meaningful to us as it speaks to the care, integrity, and commitment to legal excellence our lawyers bring to their work every day. Congratulations to all those recognized and thank you to our clients and industry colleagues who put their trust in us to meet their labour and employment needs!
Employment Insurance Work-Sharing Program Special Measures Extended Into 2027
Temporary special measures under the EI Work Sharing Program have been extended until March 31, 2027. Clare Wooland examines why tariff-impacted employers may want to re evaluate whether to apply for the Program.
Worker Retention Grant for Employment Insurance Work-Sharing Employers Announced
The federal government has launched a new Worker Retention Grant that can boost Work Sharing income replacement benefits from 55% to up to approximately 70%. Andrew Easto breaks down what you need to know about eligibility, funding supports, and the potential upside for employers.