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The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board will be issuing credits to Schedule 1 employers in February 2025. In this #HRLU, Hicks Morley’s Daryl Seupersad details what employers need to know and reviews the eligibility requirements. Want to keep informed about the latest developments and best practices in human resources law? Subscribe to Hicks Morley Insights to receive updates on emerging legislative and case law developments, federal and provincial budgets, and other need-to-know issues impacting employers.

Hicks Morley’s Michael Smyth was quoted in a Canadian HR Reporter article about how employers should address unionization efforts, noting how important it is to “understand the guidelines and the guardrails and communicate within them.”

As part of the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence, Hicks Morley’s Nigel McKechnie will lead in-depth discussions to increase the knowledge, prevention and management of sexual harassment and violence in the workplace on November 27. Learn more!

The holiday season is a time for people to come together and celebrate. For many of us, this may include workplace parties. In this #FTRNow, Hicks Morley’s Victoria McCorkindale shares our annual checklist to help plan a safe holiday celebration for all. Want to keep informed about the latest developments and best practices in human resources law? Subscribe to Hicks Morley Insights to receive updates on emerging legislative and case law developments, federal and provincial budgets, and other need-to-know issues impacting employers.

Hicks Morley is pleased to announce that Jaime Rivera-Campos has joined the firm as a labour and employment lawyer in our London office. Please join us in welcoming Jaime to the team! #WeAreHicksMorley

Hicks Morley’s Stephanie Savoni and Daryl Seupersad will share a case law update on topics related to mental stress, the right to sue and entitlement issues at the Ontario Bar Association Workers’ Compensation Program on November 25. Learn more!

Hicks Morley’s Dianne Jozefacki will delve into the critical aspects of navigating the duty to accommodate in school boards at OSBIE’s Risk Management Seminar on November 21. Learn more!

We are proud to share that Hicks Morley’s Stephen Shamie has been recognized with the Canadian Football League’s Hugh Campbell Distinguished Leadership Award. This prestigious award is presented to someone who has demonstrated great leadership and made significant contributions to the CFL. Steve has built a reputation as a trusted advisor and go-to counsel for sport organizations on their labour and employment law matters. He has served the CFL for nearly two decades, advising and representing both the league and its nine member clubs. Per CFL Commissioner Randy Ambrosie, “He has dutifully served the league, and he has become instrumental in helping to ensure its future success.” Congratulations, Steve, on this well-deserved award! #WeAreHicksMorley #Award #Recognition #Leadership

Settlement agreements require careful attention to both present and future entitlements. In this #CIP, Hicks Morley’s Andrew Easto and Kelly Brennan review a recent decision that reminds employers why it’s so important to properly draft agreements. Want to keep informed about the latest developments and best practices in human resources law? Subscribe to Hicks Morley Insights to receive updates on emerging legislative and case law developments, federal and provincial budgets, and other need-to-know issues impacting employers.

Hicks Morley’s Stephanie Savoni will be sharing WSIB life lessons at The Growing Your Workforce Conference on November 22. Learn more!