Your new hire is alleging that she was sexually harassed by the VP Sales Canada at an industry event – and before you can investigate, the incident goes viral. You know how to run an investigation, but how will you manage everything else about the incident? And what happens when things go off the rails?
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.
Speaking Engagement
AdvantAge Ontario Webinar: Human Resources Law – The Year in Review
January 16, 2019Join this popular annual webinar to hear about important developments in human resources law over the past year, and the key trends to think about for 2019. Topics will include an update on: bargaining trends in the LTC sector; managing the workplace consequences of the legalization of cannabis; the labour and employment impacts of the Making Ontario Open for Business Act, 2018; the impacts of the Police Record Checks Reform Act, 2015 on employers; and more!
Speaking Engagement
Overview: Whether you are a seasoned professional or new to the business earn 35 CE credits AND your BPHA designation. The BPHA program provides a practical working knowledge of the benefits field, plus up to date information on the challenges, complexities and latest trends in the benefits and private health care sector.
Speaking Engagement
The annual AMCTO Information Access & Privacy Forum provides a platform for leading experts to share their insights on current and emerging issues and trends in access to information, and privacy matters affecting the municipal sector from a multi-stakeholder perspective.
Workshop
Accommodation Training Workshop
November 29, 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
This session will provide insights into Bill 47 and the Pay Transparency Act, as well as recent Employment Law and related Case Law.
Workshop
Attendance Management Training Workshop
November 15, 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.
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Workplace Investigation Training Workshop
October 30, 2018This workshop focuses on essential investigation skills required by HR Professionals who are charged with investigating workplace incidents including: workplace harassment and violence complaints, discrimination and harassment complaints under the Human Rights Code, employee misconduct, such as suspected sick leave abuse or time theft, health and safety complaints
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Accommodation Training Workshop
October 25, 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?
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.