Knowing how to manage the accommodation process related to an individual’s code-defined disability can be a day-to-day challenge for employers and service providers alike. How you respond to an individual’s request can mean significant liability for your organization. In this hands-on, interactive workshop, we will review the tools needed to address and manage disability and accommodation issues in the workplace.
Industry: Healthcare
Disability Accommodation and Racial Discrimination in the Workplace
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.
Ontario Medical Association (OMA): 14th Day in Occupational Medicine
What does “enough” medical documentation look like in today’s workplace? Hicks Morley’s Sean Reginio will discuss how employers can effectively assess medical documentation while navigating accommodation requests in Ontario Medical Association’s 14th Day in Occupational Medicine on May 23.
Ontario Modernizes Its Freedom of Information and Privacy Regime
Ontario has passed significant amendments to its freedom of information and privacy legislation, with important implications for public-sector institutions. This article outlines the key changes under Bill 97, what they may mean for public-sector employers and how organizations can begin preparing now.
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.
MFIPPA Reform and Workplace Privacy: What Ontario’s 2026 Budget Means for Public‑Sector Employers
MFIPPA is changing. Are you ready for what Bill 97 means for workplace privacy? Join Hicks Morley’s Scott Williams, Andrew Movrin, and Victoria McCorkindale on June 23 to learn how the reforms affect employee information management and their implications for public-sector employers.
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.