Ricki-Lee Williams is building a practice focused on litigation and dispute resolution as well as employment and labour relations.
Highly responsive to clients and practical in her advice, she advises employers on a variety of workplace concerns, including drafting employment agreements and developing workplace policies. She also advises federally regulated employers regarding their obligations under the Canada Labour Code and other applicable legislation.
In her litigation practice, Ricki-Lee acts in a range of commercial and employment disputes, seeking favourable resolution for her clients. She has appeared before various courts in Ontario, including the Small Claims Court and Superior Court of Justice.
Ricki-Lee holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Ottawa, graduating with distinction. She was awarded the Robert F. Reid Scholarship for her excellent academic record and commitment to social justice. She completed her articles with the firm.
Ontario's Superior Court of Justice found that a termination clause was unenforceable because it gave the employer discretion to terminate "at any time".
Ontario's Superior Court of Justice found that a terminated employee failed to mitigate by refusing to accept an offer of comparable employment.
Ontario's Superior Court recently emphasized that the onus is on the employer to show the failure of a former employee to mitigate in wrongful dismissal cases.
Federal employers should be preparing for key dates upcoming in 2024, including updates to the Canada Labour Code and a key deadline under the Pay Equity Act.
Ontario’s Court of Appeal has upheld an astounding 30-month notice period awarded to a non-managerial employee with almost 40 years of service.
Amendments to the Canada Labour Code require federally regulated employers to provide existing employees with employment statements by October 7, 2023.
Amendments to the Canada Labour Code will increase the minimum notice of termination required for individual terminations, up to a maximum of eight weeks
The Ontario Labour Relations Board has confirmed that employers have broad discretion in choosing workplace investigators to investigate complaints.
The Ontario Court of Appeal recently held that an employer’s past practice of laying off employees may not constitute an implied term permitting layoffs.
Federally regulated employers should be proactively developing their accessibility plans to ensure compliance with the Accessible Canada Act and Regulations.
Ontario employer's should note proposed amendments to the province's employment laws that would clarify remote employees' entitlements in mass terminations.
Federal employers should prepare for the forthcoming approval and implementation of several regulations proposed under the Canada Labour Code.
OSFI has released final revisions to Guideline D-5 and IFRS 9, which will take effect on January 1, 2023 to coincide with the implementation of IFRS 17.
OSFI published the final revised Guideline B-3, Sound Reinsurance Practices and Procedures and the final Guideline B-2, Property and Casualty Large Insurance Exposures and Investment Concentration.
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario submitted its new Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices (UDAP) Rule for final approval.
The Government of Ontario has released the latest amendments to O. Reg 364/20, setting out new requirements for employers as of January 31, 2022.
SRA recently announced their Final Innovation Framework and Test and Learn Environment Guidance, a positive step forward for financial services innovators.
Senior financial services executives share their perspectives on Canada's proposed open banking framework as the country moves towards implementation.
The Federal Court of Canada recently dealt another blow to those challenging workplace vaccine mandates when it denied an interlocutory injunction that would have suspended the implementation of the federal government’s COVID-19 mandatory vaccination requirement for suppliers.
Federal government announces details of mandatory vaccination for air, marine and rail travellers
The Alberta legislature recently proposed captive insurance legislation, expanding insurance options for Alberta businesses.
Transport Canada releases guidance on the use and development of consent agreements as an alternative enforcement mechanism under the Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
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