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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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
eDiscovery Convergence 2024: From Basics to Breakthroughs in eDiscovery
November 20, 2024At the eDiscovery Convergence, Tatiana Lazdins will moderate “Document Review: Adapting to Change.” Attendees will learn how to review other parties’ documents, identify manufactured documents, and account for the emerging data types, using technology and process to accelerate and cut costs related to document review.
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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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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.
Speaking Engagement
As employers become more digital-first, the amount of electronically stored information is significantly increasing. By staying ahead of the latest e-Discovery advancements, organizations can more effectively and efficiently manage their e-Discovery costs. Tatiana Lazdins will be part of the highly accomplished faculty of leading experts presenting “Process, Privilege and Production in e-Discovery.”
Speaking Engagement
Ontario Municipal Human Resources Association (OMHRA) Fall Conference: It’s NOT Business as Usual
September 10, 2024 - September 12, 2024Overview The OMHRA Fall Conference gives municipal human resources professionals an opportunity to connect and explore timely and topical sessions. We look forward to reconnecting and providing information and advice in the following presentations. Victoria McCorkindale will review how AI is being introduced into the workplace, the importance of an AI use policy, the anticipated…
Speaking Engagement
Frank Cesario and Kenji Nuhn—along with the University of Toronto’s Julie McAlpine-Jeffries—will share insights to assist in-house counsel in providing strategic and up-to-date advice on the current critical issues and hot topics in employment law.