For 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.
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.
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.
Webinar
Employers in the highly regulated financial services sector are facing a growing number of overlapping legal proceedings stemming from a single workplace incident. A termination or complaint can quickly escalate into parallel human rights, labour relations or civil complaints. In this complimentary webinar, we will examine the rise of multiple proceedings in labour and employment and explore how these layered claims create new risks, legal complexities and strategic challenges for financial services HR and legal teams.
Speaking Engagement
During this program co-chaired by Rayaz Khan, expert speakers will explore how jurisdictional issues impact today’s evolving workplaces as employment relationships extend beyond traditional boundaries.
Speaking Engagement
Ontario Municipal Human Resources Association (OMHRA) 2025 Fall Conference: Retention in a Changing Climate
September 9, 2025 - September 11, 2025OMHRA’s Fall Conference on “Winning the Talent Game: Retention in a Changing Climate” provides an opportunity to connect with municipal professionals to exchange ideas and contribute to conversations in the sector.
Conference
Hicks Morley invites law students to join us for a virtual Open House on June 12, 2025 at 5 p.m. The session will feature an interactive, moderated panel discussion, followed by small group breakout sessions. Our firm’s lawyers will provide practical advice to help you achieve your career goals, and gain insight into the Hicks Morley student experience.
Webinar
Managing the Workplace in Economic Uncertainty
February 20, 2025Join us for this complimentary webinar, designed for Ontario business owners and HR professionals in both unionized and non-unionized environments, to gain topical insights on how you can effectively manage your workplace amid ongoing economic uncertainty.
Speaking Engagement
2025 Labour Relations Seminar: An Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC) and Hicks Morley Event
January 22, 2025 - January 24, 2025In this annual labour relations seminar, we—along with Ontario fire chiefs and renowned guest speakers—will provide insight and guidance on labour relations issues currently impacting the fire service.
Speaking Engagement
In “Navigating the Duty to Accommodate in School Boards: Mitigating Risks and Enhancing Inclusivity,” Dianne Jozefacki will delve into the critical aspects of managing risk within the duty to accommodate.
Speaking Engagement
Stratford & District Human Resources Association: Legal Update 2024
September 25, 2024Larissa Putt and Brooklyn Hallam are presenting a comprehensive labour and employment legal update to the Stratford & District Human Resources Association. They will discuss recent human rights and occupational health and safety decisions and the key takeaways employers need to know.