Training & Events

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Advantage CPD: Back to Business – Planning for Return to Work in a COVID-19 World

May 28, 2020
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. ET
Webinar

As the government starts lifting or relaxing certain orders and directives made under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, employers are turning their mind to reopening their workplaces. In order to ensure a successful return to work in a COVID-19 world, it is crucial that employers turn their minds to the unique labour and employment considerations that will impact returning to the workplace, including employment standards requirements, health and safety obligations, human rights issues, privacy rights, the impact on pension and benefits, and potential litigation risks.

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Advantage CPD: The Nuts and Bolts of Bill 148: Are You Prepared? – Toronto

October 11, 2017
8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
77 King Street West, 39th Floor Toronto, ON

Bill 148 proposes sweeping changes to employment and labour laws in Ontario, creating substantial compliance obligations and potential risks for employers. Amendments to the Bill were passed in August and even more changes may occur when the House returns in September. Most of the Bill’s changes will come into effect on January 1, 2018.

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Making Sense of the Changing Workplaces Review

September 14, 2016
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Since May 2015, two government-appointed Special Advisors have been undertaking the Changing Workplaces Review to consider the changing nature of the workplace, the causes behind those changes, and whether the Labour Relations Act, 1995 and the Employment Standards Act, 2000 require amendments to meet the challenges of today’s workplaces…

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2016 London Client Conference

May 30, 2016
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
London, ON

Change 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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Emerging Issues in University Governance and Academic Administration

May 18, 2016
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Toronto, ON

The purpose of this session is to provide University Counsel and Senior Academic Administrators with an overview of the latest legal developments affecting Universities. The University sector faces enormous economic and legal pressures that are driving rapid changes on campuses across Canada.

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School Board Management Conference

February 10, 2016
8:30 am - 3:15 pm
Toronto, ON

Our 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.

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ESA: Back to Basics

September 30, 2015
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Toronto, ON

Agenda With new enforcement tools available to the Ontario Ministry of Labour and the removal of the $10,000.00 cap on the amount that an Employment Standards Officer can order a company to pay, employment standards compliance is a renewed priority for many Ontario employers. In this fast-paced session, we will go back to basics and…

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Changes to the Employment Standards Act: What You Need to Know

June 10, 2015
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Toronto, ON

  Materials Agenda Workplace laws are changing at a rapid pace. This Advantage session deals with recent changes to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA“) you need to know about. Amendments in force May 20, 2015 authorize Ministry of Labour employment standards officers to require employers to “self-audit” on whether they are compliant with the…

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Hot Topics In Labour Relations

April 15, 2015
Toronto, ON

Materials Hot Topics in Labour Relations – PowerPoint Slides Client Toolkit: Employee Discipline for Off-Duty Social Media Comments Agenda In this presentation, 5 members of the firm will take you through a range of developments this past year in labour relations case law, professionalism and legislative reform including: The impact of the Supreme Court of…

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2014 Waterloo Client Conference

June 4, 2014
8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Kitchener, ON

Change is a constant in the human resources world – with new laws and court decisions and the evolution of best practices.

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2014 London Client Conference

May 28, 2014
8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
London, ON

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 – and Hicks Morley is pleased to be your partner in navigating this…

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2014 Toronto Client Conference

April 22, 2014
8:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Toronto, ON

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 – and Hicks Morley is pleased to be your partner in navigating this…

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2014 Toronto Client Conference

April 3, 2014
8:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Toronto, ON

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 – and Hicks Morley is pleased to be your partner in navigating this…

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CASL – Is Your Organization Ready?

February 5, 2014
8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Toronto, ON

Agenda The much anticipated coming into force date for CASL (Canada’s Anti Spam Legislation) has been set for July 1, 2014. CASL enacts broadly-applicable law that governs the sending of “commercial electronic messages” as well as other communication practices used by legitimate businesses. While the regulation will affect some organizations more than others, CASL compliance…

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2013 School Board Management Conference

November 15, 2013
8:30 a.m. - 3:20 p.m.
Toronto, ON

As 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…

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Discrimination in the Provision of Services – Is Your Organization Vulnerable?

October 30, 2013
8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Mississauga, ON

In the 2012/13 fiscal year, 21% of applications filed with the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario alleged discrimination with respect to goods, service and facilities. In addition, the introduction of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act has increased awareness and focus on providing services in a way that is inclusive and accessible. This conference will…

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Information and Privacy Roundtable for In-House Counsel (Accredited)

May 15, 2013
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Toronto, ON

This session will feature a facilitated discussion on data breach response. Questions addressed will include:  The team. Who’s on it? Who plays what role? When to engage outside experts? Assessment. What degree of ambiguity should be tolerated? How much time to assess is justifiable? Internal communication. How broad a privilege to carve out? How to…

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AODA Legal Compliance from A to Z: Staying Ahead of the Curve (Accredited)

September 5, 2012
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Toronto, ON

  This session is a review and update for in house legal counsel and human resources professionals on the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (“AODA”) and will focus on: Reviewing key requirements of the Integrated Accessibility Standards (“IAS”) – including policy development, training, employment practices, website content and design, general communications Reviewing timelines…

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2012 London Client Conference

June 4, 2012
8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
London, ON

Position Your Organization Ahead of the Field in Human Resources Since the founding of Hicks Morley in 1972, tremendous changes in the legal, social and technology landscape have affected the way employers in Canada manage their workplaces. Now more than ever, employers must take the lead and respond to the countless new and different challenges…