What are the legal obligations of school boards under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Education Act when considering police involvement in student misconduct and misbehaviour? This interactive webinar addresses these questions from a human rights and equity-informed perspective.
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Webinar
In this webinar we will be discussing some of the many challenges facing school boards across the province as the COVID-19 pandemic continues and schools remain closed until fall 2020, including redeployment, accommodation issues, sick leave and managing the return to work.
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School Board Management Conference 2019
November 7, 2019Change is a constant in the human resources world, particularly for Ontario’s school boards. Ongoing developments in the law, whether through new legislation, arbitrations or the courts, and the rapid evolution of best practices create a fast-paced learning environment for human resources professionals, directors of education, supervisory officers and trustees.
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Noted practitioners drill down into the tricky evidence issues that can arise at arbitration.
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2018 Toronto Client Conference
April 5, 2018 - May 3, 2018Join us as we discuss these latest legal developments and more as we present effective tips, strategies and best practices that can help your organization stay on the leading edge of human resources management.
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Eastern District School Board Conference
November 30, 2017We are pleased to invite you to our complimentary School Board Conference dedicated to school boards in Eastern Ontario at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Kingston Waterfront in Kingston on November 30, 2017, commencing at 10:00 a.m. Our half-day conference will cover a wide variety of topics of interest to supervisory officers and human resources practitioners. We will be presenting on recent developments in labour, employment and human rights law, including critical issues concerning the changing landscape in the school board sector. Our presentations will include time for interactive discussions, including questions. The conference will conclude with lunch.
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Strategies for Operating in the New Environment – Preparing for Ontario Bill 148: Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act 2017
November 21, 2017 - November 22, 2017Topic – Prioritize amendments under Labour Relations Act and the Employment Standards Act – Establish time lines and target dates for amending policies, assessing training needs and developing relevant training programs – Proactively review relevant collective agreement provisions prior to your next round of bargaining – Assess cost consequences of Bill 148 and determine the…
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Infonex Conference on “Preparing for Ontario Bill 148 – Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act 2017”
November 21, 2017 - November 22, 2017Topic Strategies for Operating in the New Environment
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It’s crucial that you’re up to speed on the latest in harassment law, especially the newly expanded harassment provisions in the Occupational Health and Safety Act. We’ve lined up a panel of leading practitioners to provide you with an in-depth understanding of the changes—including practical implications, helpful tips, and practice insights—whether you act for employees,…
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2016 Toronto Client Conference
April 5, 2016 - April 28, 2016Change is a constant in the human resources world: ongoing developments in the law, whether through new legislation or the courts, and the rapid evolution of best practices create a fast-paced learning environment for human resources professionals.
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School Board Management Conference
February 10, 2016Our School Board Conference will cover a wide variety of topics relevant to Directors of Education, Trustees, Supervisory Officers and Human Resources Practitioners. We will take you first on a “whirlwind tour” of recent developments in labour, employment and education law. This will be followed by a plenary session on critical issues concerning the changing landscape in school board collective bargaining. Following a buffet lunch, we will invite you to attend two afternoon workshops of your choice.
Speaking Engagement
Topic Tackling Student Discipline in the Real World: A Case Study Agenda
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Education Labour Relations & Human Resources 2015
March 26, 2015Topics Liabilities for OMERS Non-enrolment, Managing Accommodation of Disabilities and Case Law Update Charter Cases
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Human Rights in the School Board Sector
December 3, 2014Agenda Human rights issues are becoming increasingly complex and more difficult to understand and manage. As both employers and service providers, school boards are faced with human rights challenges on a daily basis. As employers, human rights issues can arise in a variety of contexts – from benefits to accommodation to attendance management. As…
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Human Rights Update 2014: Accommodation and the Diverse Workforce
November 26, 2014Materials Case Law Summaries PowerPoint Presentation Slides Agenda As the workforce in Ontario has become increasingly diverse, the range and complexity of accommodation issues facing Ontario employers have also grown substantially. Keeping up with the continually-evolving legal landscape with respect to accommodation issues can be a challenge for many busy Corporate Counsel and Human Resources…
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Agenda Every person is entitled to work in an environment free of violence and harassment. With the advent of social media, a new sphere of harassment has emerged. An employer’s failure to swiftly address inappropriate and unwelcome behaviour in the workplace is not only unpleasant for the victim involved, but also leads to hostile work…
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2014 Toronto Client Conference
April 1, 2014April 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 22, 24 and 29, 2014 View Map Stay on the leading edge of Human Resources change Change is a constant in the human resources world – with new laws and court decisions and the evolution of best practices. Employers must take the lead in responding to these emerging challenges…
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2013 School Board Management Conference
November 15, 2013As in past years, our 2013 School Board Conference will cover a wide variety of topics relevant to Directors of Education, Trustees, Supervisory Officers and Human Resources Practitioners. We will take you first on a “whirlwind tour” of recent developments in labour and education law. This will be followed by two plenary sessions on critical…
Speaking Engagement
OSCTA Labour Relations Session
June 17, 2013Topic Legal Presentation Agenda
Speaking Engagement
Annual Police Labour Conference
March 4, 2013 - March 5, 2013Topic Whose Work Is It Anyway? – Privatization, Contracting Out And Contracting In Agenda
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Workplace Harassment: Navigating the Minefields (Accredited)
October 3, 2012Agenda Have you fulfilled your Bill 168 obligations? Have your policies proven to be effective? How can they be improved? How are they interacting with other policies and your business/operations? How do you deal with situations of domestic violence that impact upon your workplace? How do you deal with an employee misusing the policy/program…
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School Board Management
October 27, 2011As in past years, our 2011 School Board Conference will cover a wide variety of topics relevant to Directors of Education, Trustees, Supervisory Officers and Human Resources Practitioners. We will take you first on a “whirlwind tour” of recent developments in labour and education law. This will be followed by two plenary sessions on critical…
Speaking Engagement
OPSBA / OASBO Labour Relations and Human Resources 2011
March 31, 2011 - April 2, 2011Topic Legal Issues and the Early Learning Program – Where Do We Stand? Legislative and Case Law Update – No Rest for the Weary!
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ECEs and Principals: “Unexpected Bargaining Challenges”
January 20, 2011Fee Each participating Board will pay a fee of $225.00 plus $29.25 HST (13%), totalling $254.25, and may involve as many participants as it pleases. This fee will apply whether the Board participates in person, online or both. Who should attend: This Conference will be of interest to labour relations practitioners and supervisory officers responsible…
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School Board Management Conference
November 20, 2009As in past years, our 2009 School Board Conference will cover a wide variety of topics relevant to Directors of Education, Trustees, Supervisory Officers and Human Resources Practitioners. We will take you first on a “whirlwind tour” of new cases and developments, addressing such issues as student searches, employee benefits and PDT arbitration hot spots….
Speaking Engagement
OPSBA Annual General Meeting
June 14, 2008Topic Complying With Other Statutory Obligations When Implementing Bill 212