Hicks Morley is pleased to announce that we will be holding a regional, in-person Advantage CPD session in London, Ontario on June 15, 2023.
Training & Events
Webinar
Advantage CPD: Legal Update on Emerging Issues in Universities
November 22, 2022The university sector is faced with varied challenges and legislative changes on a regular basis. This session will delve into some of the latest decisions and legal developments affecting the sector.
Webinar
Advantage CPD: Going Viral – COVID-19 Advice for Employers
March 16, 2020As the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Canada continues to rise, so too are the challenges that employers are facing across the country. Join us for a one-hour webinar as our presenters answer frequently asked questions and provide information on some of the key issues affecting employers with respect to the virus.
Speaking Engagement
Overview It’s been a busy year. Many important provincial and federal arbitration, labour board, and court cases have been released, impacting various facets of labour law. Turn to our presenting arbitrators, labour board adjudicators, union counsel, and management lawyers for concise highlights and valuable commentary on a range of cases, topical issues, and legislative developments….
Conference / Seminar
2019 Healthcare Conference
May 23, 2019Join us at our 2019 Healthcare Conference which will cover a wide variety of topics relevant to human resources professionals within hospitals, long-term care facilities and other healthcare providers.
Webinar
WSIB Chronic Mental Stress Policy: One Year Later
May 13, 2019Since January 2018, workers have been entitled to WSIB benefits for chronic mental stress where the chronic mental stress is caused by a substantial work-related stressor such as workplace harassment and other criteria are satisfied. This Advantage CPD session will provide employers with a practical update on how this policy is being applied by the WSIB at each stage of claim adjudication, and how these WSIB claims may impact proceedings in other forums.
Workshop
Sexual Harassment Incident Response Workshop
March 6, 2019Your 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?
Speaking Engagement
Overview The Law Society of Ontario Six Minute Labour Lawyer 2018 Conference comprises keen analysis on the most important provincial and federal arbitration, labour board, and court cases from crucial viewpoints: arbitrators, labour board adjudicators, union counsel, and management lawyers. They present valuable and topical commentary on a range of issues, from changes to labour legislation to new…
Conference / Seminar
Since January 2018, workers may be entitled to WSIB benefits for chronic mental stress where the chronic mental stress is caused by a substantial work-related stressor such as an incident of workplace harassment. This Advantage CPD session will provide employers a better understanding of such claims, of best practices regarding mental stress in their workplaces and practical tips to reduce their liability.
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2018 London Client Conference
May 15, 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.
Workshop
Workplace Investigation Training – London
April 17, 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, and more!
Speaking Engagement
Building A Better Farm: Are You Labour Law Compliant?
March 22, 2018Overview Do you hire farm labour? Whether employing family members or off-shore workers, it is important to make sure you are compliant with laws & regulations. Plan to attend this FREE workshop to learn how Bill 148 has changed the landscape of labour laws on the farm; how to ensure compliance when hiring off-shore labourers;…
Conference / Seminar
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…
Conference / Seminar
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.
Workshop
Accommodation Training Workshop – Waterloo
October 19, 2017There’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
Topic Medical Marijuana
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The Six-Minute Labour Lawyer 2017
June 20, 2017Description Another busy year has brought significant provincial and federal arbitration, labour board, and court cases. If you’ve missed any of the analysis, then you can’t afford to miss our annual update. Arbitrators, labour board adjudicators, union counsel, and management lawyers form the backbone of our panel, providing you with valuable commentary on a wide…
Speaking Engagement
OBA: 14th Annual Current Issues in Employment Law – Webcast Replay
December 21, 2016Topic Enforceability of Employment Contracts since Machtinger Practical advice on how to draft, enforce and challenge termination clauses in light of evolving caselaw How recent developments may impact your drafting and the advice you provide: from early termination of fixed term contracts, to severability and probationary clauses and more Agenda
Conference / Seminar
2016 London Client Conference
May 30, 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.
Speaking Engagement
The Six-Minute Labour Lawyer 2016
May 26, 2016Topic Criminal Liability for Workplace Hazards – Nadine Zacks Welcome and Opening Remarks – Jodi Gallagher Healy (Conference Co-Chair) Agenda
Speaking Engagement
Ontario Bar Association (OBA) 14th Annual Current Issues in Employment Law
May 5, 2016 - May 5, 2016Topic Enforceability of Employment Contracts since Machtinger Agenda
Speaking Engagement
Hot Topics & Key Updates in Labour & Employment Law
September 30, 2015Topic “Preventing and Remedying Workplace Discrimination, Harassment and Violence” – Jodi Gallagher Healy Agenda
Speaking Engagement
The Six Minute Labour Lawyer – 2015
June 5, 2015Topics Enforcing Non-disclosure Clauses: The Jan Wong Case Civility and the Limits to Vigorous Representation Agenda Co-Chair Mark H. Mason
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Human Rights Update 2015
May 6, 2015Materials Agenda With human rights-related litigation and Applications at the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario on the rise, employers and service providers alike must be prepared to address and manage these increasingly complex and critical issues within their organizations. From harassment and accommodation, to attendance management and benefits, human rights issues can impact a broad…
Webinar
The Privacy Landscape in Long Term Care
March 31, 2015Topic Webinar 400 – LTC in the Facebook Era: Social Media, Privacy and Cyber-Liability Agenda View the agenda for this webinar.
Conference / Seminar
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…
Conference / Seminar
The purpose of this session is to provide in-house counsel with updates on key developments in labour arbitration law and to discuss how to apply lessons drawn from key cases to strengthen policy, disciplinary and labour relations decisions in the following areas: Workplace Violence and Harassment: The potential areas of non-compliance that every employer should…
Speaking Engagement
Topic Defining Just Cause Since McKinley
Speaking Engagement
OANHSS 2014 Annual General Meeting and Convention
April 30, 2014Topic Navigating the Privacy Minefield: Best Practices
Speaking Engagement
Topic How to Avoid Family Status Discrimination
Conference / Seminar
2014 Toronto Client Conference
April 3, 2014Stay 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 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…
Speaking Engagement
Co-Chair Jodi Gallagher-Healy Topic Practice Makes Perfect: Becoming a Better Labour Advocate
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Topic HR Law Year in Review
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Topic Important Developments in Human Resource Law
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Ontario Bar Association – Labour & Employment Law Section Program
December 6, 2012Topic “Calling All Pundits & Protégés: Celebrating Mentorship in the Labour & Employment Bar”
Speaking Engagement
Ontario Bar Association
November 28, 2012Topic Bill 115: Perspectives from the Classrooms, Backrooms and Courtrooms
Speaking Engagement
University of Western Ontario
October 29, 2012Topic “Western Labour Law Society Career Panel”
Speaking Engagement
University of Western Ontario
September 27, 2012Topic “Employment Law Course”
Speaking Engagement
Ryerson University and the Centre for Labour Management Relations
January 11, 2012Topic “The Brighter Side of Labour Organizing Post-Fraser?”
Speaking Engagement
CACE 8th Annual Conference
September 22, 2011Topic Cross Canada Human Rights Overview and Update Labour Conflict and Injunctions: Advance Planning Strategic Communications and the Role of Labour and Employment Counsel The Supreme Court’s Fraser Decision and its Impact on the Future of Collective Bargaining and Labour Relations: Legal and Practical Issues for Employers Material Paper: The Labour Injunction in Canada
Speaking Engagement
Topic “Fraser v. Ontario and Freedom of Association under s. 2(d) – Two Steps Forward, One Step … Sideways?”
Speaking Engagement
AccessPrivacy 2011 Annual Privacy Conference
June 3, 2011Topic “Emerging Workplace Privacy Issues”
Speaking Engagement
Topic Collective Bargaining Rights under the Charter Agenda