In a recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal, RJM56 Investments Inc v Kurnik, the Court supported an employer’s reasonable conduct in withholding and remitting amounts owing to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) in the face of ambiguous minutes of settlement, and in so doing emphasized the need for carefully drafted minutes of settlement….
Practice Area: Pensions, Benefits & Compensation
Hicks Morley Touted as the ‘Best Boutique in Canada’ in the Legal 500 Canada 2017 Labour and Employment Rankings
Hicks Morley has again been recognized as a leader in the field of Labour and Employment law by the Legal 500 Canada 2017 guide. Stephen Shamie was listed among the “Leading lawyers” nationwide…
Hicks Morley Hits the Bull’s-Eye for Labour Relations and Pensions in the The 2017 Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada
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 2016/2017 Lexpert® CCCA/ACCJE Corporate Counsel Directory and Yearbook…
Ontario PRPP Legislation Now in Force
On November 8, 2016, the Ontario Pooled Registered Pension Plans Act (Act) came into force. As we previously reported, pooled registered pension plans (PRPPs) are a relatively new type of savings plan, operating much like a defined contribution pension plan that holds assets pooled together from multiple participating employers and employees. PRPPs are administered by…
New Rules for Administrator Appointment & Advisory Committee Establishment
On October 31, 2016, the Ontario government filed new regulations under the Pension Benefits Act (PBA) to implement the measures set out below. Appointment of administrator. Effective October 31, 2016, the PBA regulations are amended to set out the prescribed circumstances in which the Superintendent may appoint an administrator for a pension plan or act…
Extended Solvency Relief for Broader Public Sector Plans
On October 31, 2016, the Ontario government filed new regulations under the Pension Benefits Act (PBA) to implement additional solvency funding relief for certain broader public sector (BPS) plans. Subsequent solvency funding relief re stage two. Effective October 31, 2016, O. Reg. 350/16, amending O. Reg. 178/11 (Solvency Funding Relief For Certain Public Sector Pension…
Henry Dinsdale Mentioned in Benefits and Pensions Monitor on CPP Enhancement
Hicks Morley’s Henry Dinsdale was mentioned in the October 28, 2016 Benefits and Pensions Monitor Daily News Alert titled “CPP Enhancement Offers Opportunity.” The alert summarizes the CPP – The Next Generation Advantage session…
International Society of Certified Employee Benefit Specialists
Topic Medical Marijuana in the Workplace Agenda
Federal Post – Fourth Edition
We are pleased to bring you the final 2016 edition of the Federal Post, our newsletter designed exclusively for federally regulated employers…
Expanded CPP: The Next Generation
Legislative reforms have now been tabled to implement the much-anticipated expanded Canada Pension Plan (CPP) for Canadians. Find out what may be coming next – and what your organization should be doing now to prepare for it…