The Ministry of Labour (“MOL”) has announced a safety blitz in the months of February and March which will target industrial and construction workplaces. MOL inspectors will conduct inspections relating to slip, trip and fall hazards. In this FTR Now, we review some steps you can take to ensure your workplace is compliant with its…
Practice Area: Workplace Safety & Insurance
Ministry of Labour to Target Health Care Workplaces for Safety Inspections
The Ministry of Labour (“MOL”) has announced a safety blitz targeting health care workplaces in the months of February and March. MOL inspectors will conduct inspections to check on issues related to workplace violence and harassment. In this FTR Now, we review some steps you can take to ensure your workplace is compliant with its…
William LeMay Quoted in Law Times
Hicks Morley’s William LeMay was quoted in the January 7, 2013 edition of Law Times. In an article entitled “Lawyers looking to instil culture of co-operation in WSIB disputes,” Will comments on the new changes to the WSIB appeals process due to take effect on February 1, 2013. He suggests it would be beneficial if…
Hicks Morley Named in 2013 Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide
Hicks Morley is pleased to announce it has been ranked as the leading law firm in the Labour Relations and Pensions category according to the 2013 Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada. Practice groups included in this category are Employment Law, Labour Relations, Occupational Health & Safety, Pensions & Employee Benefits…
PSFA “Sick Leave Provisions 2012-2013” Regulatory Amendment Filed
On January 2, 2013, the Ontario government filed O. Reg. 3/13, Sick Leave Provisions, 2012-2013, amending O. Reg. 313/12 made under the Putting Students First Act, 2012 (“PSFA”). O. Reg. 3/13 revokes and replaces subsection 2(3) of O. Reg. 313/12 with a provision that states any rule made before September 1, 2012 requiring an employee…
William LeMay Quoted in Law Times
Hicks Morley’s William LeMay, was quoted in the November 12, 2012 edition of Law Times. In an article entitled “OBA wants ADR at heart of WSIB appeals modernization,” Will comments on the OBA workers’ compensation law section submission to the WSIB’s consultation process. He states “The OBA group has a unique perspective because we have…
Hicks Morley Introduces Case Law Blog
Hicks Morley is pleased to announce the launch of Case In Point, a blog designed to provide human resources professionals with timely information about interesting case law developments in a range of employment-related areas. In this FTR Now, we highlight the features of this new service. BACKGROUND In 2010, Hicks Morley launched Human Resources Legislative…
Nadine Zacks Quoted in OHS Insider
Hicks Morley’s Nadine Zacks was quoted in the July 26, 2012 edition of OHS Insider. In an article entitled, “Nadine Zacks Discusses Blue Mountain & Incident Reporting in Ontario,” Nadine explains the significance of the Blue Mountain decision for employers in Ontario. She indicates that this case effectively changes the incident reporting requirements. View Article
Anti-Bullying Bill Receives Royal Assent
On June 19, 2012, Bill 13, the Accepting Schools Act, 2012, received Royal Assent. Section 7 (Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week) came into force upon Royal Assent. As previously reported, the remaining sections of the Bill will come into force on September 1, 2012.
Nadine Zacks Interviewed on Ontario Morning from CBC Radio
Hicks Morley’s Nadine Zacks was interviewed on Ontario Morning from CBC Radio on June 15, 2012, regarding the requirements of reporting workplace injuries. Nadine comments on a recent court decision that states the Ministry of Labour must be informed when anyone at a workplace — workers and guests — sustains a critical injury or dies….