Register Fee: $525.00 plus $68.25 (13% HST) Total $593.25 per person Overview There’s no such thing as a “textbook” for accommodation. Your employee may have a challenging physical or mental disability that impacts their ability to do the job. Each scenario is unique and types of disabilities vary. Knowing how to manage the accommodation process…
Industry: Arts, Entertainment & Sports
Disability Accommodation and Racial Discrimination in the Workplace
Register Fee: $525 plus $68.25 (13% HST) Total $593.25 per person Overview Disability 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. We will also…
Evan Howard
Evan advises employers and plan administrators on pension and benefits issues with a focus on delivering advice that is legally sound, strategic, practical and business-focused.
Use of French in Federally Regulated Private Businesses
On April 15, 2026, the Government of Canada announced that it had tabled draft regulations under the Use of French in Federally Regulated Private Businesses Act (Act). Although the draft regulations have not yet been publicly released, the Government published a Description of the Proposed Regulations, which forms the basis of this summary.
Canada Sport Commission’s Final Report: Time for Action
Canada’s Future of Sport Commission has released its final report – laying out 98 Calls to Action—ranging from immediate safe sport and governance expectations to longer-term structural reform. For organizations that fund, oversee, or deliver sport programs, the recommendations could signal higher compliance and audit readiness requirements. Frank Cesario, Kayley Leon and Brittany Bates review the key takeaways and practical steps you can take now.
Highlights of the 2026 Ontario Budget
Ontario’s 2026 Budget — A Plan to Protect Ontario — is here, and employers, HR teams, and pension plan administrators will want to pay attention. Read our take on what Ontario employers need to know.
WSIB Claims Management – A Detailed Overview of the Life of a Claim
Managing WSIB claims has become increasingly complex. Many issues are impacting employers’ WSIB claims costs, including unsuccessful return-to-work efforts, complicated injuries, psychological conditions, pre-existing conditions, and a lack of monitoring and progress. This workshop will provide a detailed overview of the life of a WSIB claim, along with strategies to better manage these challenging issues.
Temporary Employment Insurance Relief Extended Through October 2026
EI update for employers! Temporary relief measures introduced in response to U.S. tariffs are now extended to October 10, 2026. Read our FTR Now to learn more.
University of Windsor: Sports & Entertainment Law Society (SELS) Conference 2026
Gain an inside look at sports and entertainment law in practice! Hicks Morley’s Kayley Leon will explore athlete safety and governance, and what day‑to‑day legal practice in this field looks like at the 2026 University of Windsor SELS Conference on March 25.
Worker Retention Grant for Employment Insurance Work-Sharing Employers Announced
The federal government has launched a new Worker Retention Grant that can boost Work Sharing income replacement benefits from 55% to up to approximately 70%. Andrew Easto breaks down what you need to know about eligibility, funding supports, and the potential upside for employers.