Feast on a multi-course menu of professionalism topics inspired by the latest in labour and employment litigation. During this 60-minute webinar, we’ll mix case commentary with ethical reflections and service up plenty of practical guidance.
Training & Events
From accredited continuing legal education programs to special interest sessions for our clients and invited friends, Hicks Morley's conferences and events offer valuable insight into topical issues important to your business and your professional growth.
Webinar
Practical Considerations in Safe Sport for Colleges
December 16, 2025In this one-hour session, we will explore the legal and practical aspects of implementing Safe Sport policies within Canadian colleges. Participants will gain insights into the Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport (UCCMS), understand when and how it applies to their institutions, and learn how to develop effective complaint mechanisms and disciplinary frameworks that align with legal obligations and promote a culture of safety and inclusion in campus athletics.
Webinar
Practical Considerations in Safe Sport for Universities
December 11, 2025In this one-hour session, we will explore the legal and practical aspects of implementing Safe Sport policies within Canadian universities. Participants will gain insights into the Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport (UCCMS), understand when and how it applies to their institutions, and learn how to develop effective complaint mechanisms and disciplinary frameworks that align with legal obligations and promote a culture of safety and inclusion in campus athletics.
Webinar
Build a Better Employment Agreement: Contracts, Clauses, and Provisions
December 10, 2025The world of employment agreements has changed significantly in recent years but through proper terms and structure, employment agreements can help employers mitigate costly litigation and unforeseen financial consequences. This complementary, one-hour webinar will continue with our overview of the essential components of an employment agreement to best protect your organization.
In-Person Training
WSIB Claims Management: The Return-to-Work Process
December 4, 2025The WSIB return-to-work process is complex. Employers must navigate multiple issues such as meeting return-to-work obligations, managing claim costs and addressing potential concurrent employment law issues.
In-Person Training
Workplace Investigation Training Workshop
November 27, 2025This session focuses on investigation fundamentals. Attendees will learn the key takeaways from case law and best practices for investigating workplace incidents.
In-Person Training
Arbitration Workshop
November 26, 2025For human resources professionals tasked with maintaining workplace labour relations, navigating an organization’s grievance and arbitration process can present unique challenges—particularly if you aren’t yet familiar with key aspects and strategic considerations along the way. This hands-on workshop has been designed to equip both new and more experienced members of your labour relations team with the skills necessary to prepare a case for grievance arbitration.
Webinar
Bad Faith Damages: How Employers Can Avoid and Defend These Claims
November 25, 2025In this session, we will discuss what constitutes bad faith in the employment context and how it applies to different phases of the employment relationship. We will address employer conduct leading up to termination, at the time of termination, during the post-termination period and during litigation—each of which can have an effect on an award for bad faith damages.
In-Person Training
Workplace Investigation Training Workshop
November 19, 2025This session focuses on investigation fundamentals. Attendees will learn the key takeaways from case law and best practices for investigating workplace incidents.
In-Person Training
WSIB claims for mental stress conditions pose unique challenges for employers. Join us as we discuss best practices for effectively managing mental stress claims, with a view to mitigating costs and working toward successful resolution of claims in the workplace.