Hicks Morley’s Information, Data Security & Privacy Group invites you to participate in a special webinar for School Board Privacy Coordinators. Access requests under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act can range in complexity from those involving single page records to large muti-part requests raising multiple legal and procedural issues involving substantial volumes of documents. School Board Privacy Coordinators are often confronted with having to make a variety of legal determinations within tight deadlines imposed by MFIPPA.
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 / Seminar
Advantage CPD: Hot Topics – and Key Challenges – in Human Rights Law
October 24, 2018Are you ready to respond quickly and effectively when complex accommodation requests – or allegations of sexual harassment – are made? Does the legalization of marijuana really change any of your obligations as an employer? What obligations do employees with child or elder care issues have to “self-help” – if at all? Understanding the latest developments in the human rights law is key to ensuring your organization is fully prepared to deal with these issues when they arise. Find out what you need to know in this Advantage CPD session.
Workshop
Sexual Harassment Incident Response Workshop
October 23, 2018Allegations of sexual harassment can arise in any workplace, at any time – and when they do, a poorly executed response can lead to significant liability. Ensuring your organization’s incident response strategy is effective will keep you in control of the situation and minimize the potential harms that can result. Join with peers from other organizations and participate in a scenario-based tabletop exercise and group discussion that will test your incident response smarts and provide you with practical tips and strategies that you can apply in managing your next incident.
Speaking Engagement
On October 17, 2018 the new Cannabis Act comes into effect – with far-reaching implications for Human Resources professionals across the country. The OsgoodePD, in co-operation with the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA), offers this essential guide to the impact of the new law on your workplace.
Speaking Engagement
Be Prepared for Cannabis Legalization Impacts on Your Campus:
-What is the new law stipulation? What are the implications?
-Developing policy around smoking, cultivation, edibles, being under the influence in class, health and safety, and drive safe messaging
-Impact on residences
-And More!
Workshop
Accommodation Training Workshop
October 11, 2018There’s no such thing as “textbook” accommodation. Whether your employee has a challenging physical or mental disability that impacts their ability to do the job, childcare problems that interfere with their performance, faith-related obligations or is in the process of transitioning, how you respond to that individual’s request – or don’t – can mean significant liability for your organization. Are you prepared?
Speaking Engagement
Connex – 2018 Benefits Breakfast Club Session
October 11, 2018The 2018 Benefits Breakfast Club morning sessions take place between October 2018 and June 2019 from 7:30am to 11:30am.
Workshop
Marriage Breakdown Workshop
October 10, 2018The division of pension benefits on marriage breakdown and the determination of entitlement to death benefits often gives rise to complex administration issues, which can be compounded by the emotions of the parties involved. This learn-by-doing workshop is designed to build and enhance the specific technical skills required by HR and pension benefits professionals in the context of a pension plan member’s marriage breakdown.
Workshop
Attendance Management Training Workshop
October 2, 2018This one-day interactive workshop focuses on fundamental legal principles relating to attendance management and will provide tips on drafting a successful attendance management plan.
Conference / Seminar
*Please note this session is Full
As social media becomes an entrenched part of our workplaces and our lives, employers are struggling to determine whether and how employee misconduct on these platforms can be managed or prevented. This Advantage CPD session is geared towards Human Resources professionals and will provide employers with a better understanding of their rights to address employee misconduct on social media and the difficult questions of privacy, free speech, and off-duty conduct that often accompany these issues.