The 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.
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.
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. In this workshop, we will explore and build on the fundamentals of mental stress claim.
Speaking Engagement
Hicks Morley’s Stephanie Savoni will be co-chairing an upcoming Ontario Bar Association CPD program on November 5. Joined by Daryl Seupersad and others, the panel will share practical techniques and insights on witness examination in WSIB and WSIAT appeals.
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.
In-Person Training
Duty to Accommodate with WSIB Claims Management
October 21, 2025Join us for a joint professional development session tailored for HR and disability management professionals. The first workshop covers the Duty to Accommodate, with legal insights and practical strategies for handling accommodation requests. The second focuses on WSIB Mental Stress Claims, including best practices for claim management, return-to-work planning, and cost control. Both sessions feature expert guidance, interactive elements, and helpful take-home resources.
Virtual Training
In this session, attendees will apply the skills they learned during the Workplace Investigation Training Workshop: Investigation Fundamentals and Best Practices (Part 1) by taking part in an interactive investigation exercise.
Speaking Engagement
As part of the program, Njeri Damali Sojourner-Campbell will be presenting on attendance management and a recent arbitration decision, providing practical insights for school broads and business officials.
Speaking Engagement
Schedule 2 Employers’ Group (S2EG): 2025 Annual Conference
September 24, 2025In this one-hour breakout session, Stephanie and Daryl will provide a comprehensive and practical overview of the WSIB and WSIAT appeals process, equipping participants with the tools they need to approach appeals strategically and confidently.
Virtual Training
The session will include instructional components, video demonstrations and discussion regarding strategies to deal with issues that can arise when conducting investigations. Attendees will receive a detailed digital manual entitled, “Hicks Morley’s Guide to Conducting Investigations into Workplace Complaints.”
Webinar
Join us for this one-hour webinar where we will provide HR professionals and in-house counsel with a legal overview of employer obligations related to occupational health and safety, with a focus on managing risks in environments where employees may face aggression or threats from service users.