Changes to the Employment Standards Act are coming. Since 2021, the Ontario government has passed a series of Bills that have amended a range of employment-related statutes.
Publication Name: FTR Now
Collective Bargaining and Negotiating Theory: Insights into Tariff Tactics
The current tariff disputes triggered by the U.S. administration have left many understandably dazed and confused. However, amid these increasingly turbulent tariff disputes, some perspective can be gained by considering the actions of the participants through basic negotiation theory.
Federal Government Releases New Details on Employment Insurance Temporary Measures in Response to Tariffs
On March 22, 2025, the federal government announced that it will be implementing a pilot project, temporarily amending the Employment Insurance (EI) Regulations.
Significant Special Measures for the Employment Insurance Work-Sharing Program Introduced for Businesses, Non-Profits Impacted by U.S. Tariffs
If you are an employer being impacted by the threat of U.S. tariffs, special measures introduced to the Employment Insurance Work-Sharing Program may be a valuable tool.
Tariffs Are Here: How Will They Impact Canadian Businesses?
Whether the current tariffs remain in place or not, understanding them and considering how to effectively navigate them will leave employers better prepared in the face of uncertainty.
Managing Temporary Workplace Disruptions: Supplemental Unemployment Benefit Plans and the Employment Insurance Work-Sharing Program
While tariffs may be paused for now, economic uncertainty remains. What strategies can Canadian employers take to protect the future of their businesses? How can they ensure they retain skilled employees and manage employee concerns around job insecurity? Hicks Morley’s David Gruber explains in our latest #FTRNow.
Anticipating the Impact of U.S. Tariffs and Work Slowdowns in Ontario: Temporary Layoffs, Individual and Mass Terminations, and Alternate Measures
In addition to managing worker anxiety, businesses must be prepared to meet economic challenges that may lay ahead.
Managing Workforces Amid Tariff Wars: Considerations and Strategies for Canadian Employers
While the threat of tariffs on Canadian goods and products has been temporarily paused, the potential for a tariff war in the near future has caused considerable uncertainty for many Canadian workplaces.
Employers Take Note: Certain Employees Entitled to Paid Time Off to Cast Vote in the 2025 Ontario Provincial Election
The Ontario provincial election will be held on February 27, 2025. Under the Ontario Election Act (Act), eligible employees are entitled to three consecutive hours during voting hours to cast their vote. In some circumstances, this may require employers to provide certain employees with paid time off to vote.
Year in Review – Key Legislative Updates of 2024
Welcome to our annual review of notable legislative updates over the past year that we believe will be of interest to employers and human resources professionals.