2019 was a busy year in the College sector. We thought it would be useful to review some of the significant human resource issues from 2019 as these cases may impact your approaches in 2020. Curl up by the fire and have a read. Happy New Year!
Topic: Bill 47 and Bill 148
Construction Labour & Employment Relations Conference: Bill 47 – Making Ontario Open for Business Act, 2018
Rolling back 148 – What are the implications for construction from changes to the LRA and ESA?
Advantage CPD: As the World Turns – Legislative/Case Law Updates in Labour and Employment Law
In a fast paced review, we will examine federal and Ontario legislative changes followed by a review of new risks and liabilities arising out of some recent noteworthy decisions rendered by tribunals, arbitrators and the courts. Before turning to your questions, we will close with a “To Do” list summarizing the learnings.
Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) Durham Chapter: An Employment and Labour Law Update
Overview Presented by Hicks Morley and the HRPA Durham Chapter Topics: Recent Employment Law and Labour Law Case Update Cannabis in the Workplace and Benefit Plan Implications ESA Update – Bill 148 and Bill 47 – What Does it Mean? Post 65 Employee Benefits Update Pay Equity Update and Maintenance Obligations Off-Duty Conduct – When…
OMHRA Spring 2019 ECHO Newsletter Features Articles Authored by Amanda Cohen and Jessica Toldo
The Spring 2019 issue of OMHRA’s ECHO newsletter features two articles authored by Amanda Cohen and Jessica Toldo.
Benefits Canada Publishes an Article by Thomas Agnew on Employment and Labour Legislation Changes in Ontario
Hicks Morley’s Thomas Agnew authored an article in Benefits Canada titled “A Summary of Ontario’s Changing Employment and Labour Legislation.” In this article, Thomas summarizes the key ways Bill 47 is changing the previous amendments under Bill 148.
Ontario Municipal Human Resources Association (OMHRA) Conference: Bill 47 & 57 Bootcamp
Overview Join OMHRA and Hick’s Morley in an informative and timely discussion on the legislation changes surrounding Bill 47 & 57 and what that means for your organization.
Craig Rix Quoted in the Law Times on the Additional Changes in Employment Law Introduced by Bill 66
Hicks Morley’s Craig Rix was quoted by the Law Times in the January 28, 2019 article titled, “Additional Changes for Employment Laws Proposed” in which the impact of the proposed changes introduced by Bill 66 – Restoring Ontario’s Competitiveness Act on the workplace are explored, such as overtime.
FTR Quarterly – Issue 12
In This Issue: Year in Review – Key Human Resources Law Developments of 2018, The Road Ahead: Human Resources Trends and Issues to Watch in 2019 and more!
Ministry of Labour Publishes New ESA Poster
The Ministry of Labour has published a revised version of the ESA poster (Version 8.0) to reflect the recent changes to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 made by Bill 47, Making Ontario Open for Business Act, 2018. Employers are required to post the poster in a conspicuous place in the workplace, among other things. Learn more in this FTR Now.