For non-legal professionals, dealing with the legal aspects of employee and labour issues can be complex. This session will break down the legalese and arm you with best practices and strategies to effectively settle grievances—and, when a settlement can’t be reached, how to prepare a grievance for arbitration.
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.
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Workplace Investigation Training Workshop
November 20, 2024This session focuses on investigation fundamentals. Attendees will learn the key takeaways from case law and best practices for investigating workplace incidents.
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Learn how to respond to an individual’s request for accommodation, administer attendance management plans, deal with chronic absenteeism and gain the tools for effective and proactive WSIB claims management. You will also be provided with an overview of navigating the common pitfalls that can arise so as not to infringe on an employee’s human rights and avoid potential liability.
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Learn the key takeaways from case law and best practices for investigating workplace incidents in healthcare. You will leave with an overview of the issues that can arise when conducting investigations and how to appropriately deal with employee discipline and termination issues. The second part of the session will deal with privacy considerations and the latest information on workplace privacy compliance.
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Attendance Management Training Workshop 201
October 1, 2024In this Attendance Management Training Workshop 201, we briefly review the basic legal principles of attendance management. We then guide attendees through scenarios that address specific disability issues, best practices for returning an employee to work and when it may be appropriate to terminate an employee’s employment due to absenteeism.
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Managing mental health issues in the workplace poses a considerable challenge to employers, who are often required to navigate difficult questions around employee privacy, employment preferences, and workplace rules and expectations with the duty to accommodate.
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Labour and Employment Essentials for HR Healthcare Professionals
September 20, 2024 - December 11, 2024Whether you are new to HR in the healthcare space or looking for a refresher, this four-part, virtual series will cover the fundamentals any HR healthcare professional needs to navigate a wide range of workplace issues.
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Healthcare Collective Bargaining and Interest Arbitration: A Primer
September 20, 2024This session will provide attendees with an understanding of the unique structures in healthcare in Ontario, and what you need to do to be prepared for your next round of bargaining. It will also walk through some of the common language and issues unique to the sector.
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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. In this workshop, we will explore and build on the fundamentals of mental stress claims by addressing topics
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Attendance Management Training Workshop 101
September 5, 2024Register Fee: $195 plus $25.35 (13% HST) Total $220.35 per person Overview Employee absenteeism is one of the most challenging issues an employer faces and it can impact productivity and morale in the workplace. In addressing absenteeism issues, employers must be aware of the interplay between their legitimate expectation that employees attend work regularly and…