In 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.
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 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.
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.
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
Disability Accommodation and Racial Discrimination in the Workplace
November 13, 2025Disability accommodation and racial discrimination are not well-suited to cookie cutter solutions. To help guide you through these consequential workplace challenges, this workshop will provide a legal update on racial discrimination, the accommodation process, systemic discrimination, and medical documentation management.
Webinar
What to Do When Employees Depart
November 12, 2025Is your business protected when key employees depart? Employee resignations often bring significant commercial and legal risks, particularly when departing employees move to competitors or attempt to solicit clients or colleagues. Employers must learn the right steps to protect your organization’s relationships and information when key talent moves on. This one-hour webinar will walk participants through the legal obligations, practical steps, and common pitfalls to avoid when an employee exits their organization.
Conference
School Board Management Conference: The New Rules of School Board HR
November 4, 2025From new leave entitlements and Human Rights Tribunal changes to Charter rights and precedent-setting arbitration awards, the Human Resources landscape for Ontario school boards is shifting fast. Our School Board Management conference will equip you with the must-know updates and strategies you need to stay compliant and prepared.
Virtual Training
Attendance Management Training Workshop 201
October 30, 2025In 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.