At the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO), employers and service providers must be strategic with respect to the HRTO’s specific procedural practices and tendencies, in addition to matters involving legislation and case law.
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
The 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 complimentary webinar will provide an overview of the essential components of an employment agreement that, if improperly drafted, have the potential to pose significant financial and litigation risk to an organization.
Speaking Engagement
At the latest installment of the Artificial Intelligence for Litigators series, Tatiana Lazdins will be part of the tech-savvy faculty taking an in-depth look at how to use available generative AI tools effectively and responsibly in your litigation practice.
Speaking Engagement
Nigel McKechnie will be moderating the OBA’s program on the civil trial process. Designed with both experienced litigators and recently called lawyers in mind, this program will reveal the trial techniques that work, and the mistakes litigators often make.
Speaking Engagement
The Ontario Bar Association: Employment Law Class Actions
February 16, 2024As an experienced class action litigator and one of the program speakers, Elisha Jamieson-Davies will examine current issues and ongoing actions on misclassification. She will also discuss the development of class action cases regarding diversity, equity and inclusion policies and employer hiring practices.
Speaking Engagement
The Law Society of Ontario: 24th Employment Law Summit
October 11, 2023Employment law is always evolving. Every year sees a raft of new decisions from all levels of court as well as a number of legislative initiatives. At this year’s event, Elisha Jamieson-Davies will co-present a session titled, “Class Action Matters.”
Speaking Engagement
The Schedule 2 Employers Group annual industry conference gathers Schedule 2 employers from across Ontario to learn about current issues and new advancements in the fields of workers’ compensation, disability management, employee wellness, and workplace health and safety.
Speaking Engagement
The OBA’s full-day program will review the latest developments in litigating an employment law file. Expert faculty will review both the foundational law and emerging issues. The program includes a focus on litigation strategy, providing you with the necessary skills and best practices you need to successfully represent your clients at every stage in the litigation process.
Speaking Engagement
The occurrence of inappropriate conduct in the workplace can have a detrimental effect on the workplace as a whole and can lead to serious implications for municipalities and their human resources professionals.