New equal treatment rules under the Canada Labour Code take effect on October 20, 2026, adding another consideration for ...
In Kondaj v Crossbridge Condominium Services Ltd., the Court of Appeal for Ontario confirmed that an incoming building services provider, such as a property ...
In Hill v. 1359768 Ontario Inc. (B&B Towing), the Ontario Court of Appeal has provided guidance on two issues that can materially affect termination liability: (1) when an employee’s medical illness ...
A reminder to employers that the Ontario government will be increasing the general minimum wage to $17.95 per hour (previously $17.60 per hour) effective October 1, 2026. This minimum wage rate is one ...
SaskEnergy Incorporated v. Unifor, a recent decision of the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal, confirms that the seriousness of a safety incident and an employee’s failure to follow safety protocols are ...
On September 21, 2026, the Federal government introduced Bill C-39, the Building Canada Strong Act, which proposes, in part, three significant changes to federal labour and employment laws under the ...
Taylor v. Salytics Inc., a recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal, provides welcome appellate confirmation that where an employment agreement expressly permits a temporary lay-off and the ...
OCSBOA’s 72 nd Annual General Meeting and Conference will explore the theme “Leading Forward: Navigating Change with Purpose,” focusing on proactive leadership amid shifting regulations, constrained ...
Changes in the trading relationship between Canada and the United States can have consequences that extend well beyond the movement of goods. As organizations adjust to new financial and operational ...
The Schedule 2 Employers’ Group Conference gathers employers from across Ontario to learn about current issues and new advancements in the fields of workers’ compensation, disability management, ...
Hicks Morley has once again been ranked as a top law firm in the Chambers Canada 2027 Guide for Employment & Labour. In this year’s edition, Hicks Morley maintains its Band 1 ranking in Employment & ...
As part of OCSBOA’s 72nd Annual General Meeting and Conference, Nadine Zacks will present “Violence in the Classroom,” offering practical considerations for school boards and business officials as ...