Overview The OMHRA Fall Conference gives municipal human resources professionals an opportunity to connect and explore timely and topical sessions. We look forward to reconnecting and providing information and advice in the following presentations. Victoria McCorkindale will review how AI is being introduced into the workplace, the importance of an AI use policy, the anticipated…
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2024 Labour Relations Seminar: An Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC) and Hicks Morley Event
January 23, 2024 - January 25, 2024In this annual labour relations seminar, we—along with Ontario fire chiefs and renowned guest speakers—will provide insight and guidance on labour relations issues currently impacting the fire service.
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Attendance Management Training Workshop
November 1, 2023Employee absenteeism is one of the most challenging issues an employer faces. From administering an attendance management plan, to dealing with chronic absenteeism, to terminating an employee’s employment for failure to report to work, employers are often treading cautiously so as not to infringe on an employee’s privacy or human rights.
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In this webinar, Stephanie Jeronimo and Kenji Nuhn will review the latest inside/outside settlements in the municipal sector. Join them to learn more about the recent trends, potential risks and the information you need to know to be prepared for your upcoming round of bargaining.
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In this full-day labour relations symposium, we will provide insight and guidance on a wide range of labour relations issues currently impacting paramedic services.
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Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC): 2023 Labour Relations Seminar
January 24, 2023 - January 26, 2023In this three-day labour relations seminar, we—along with fire chiefs from across the country and renowned guest speakers—will provide insight and guidance on a wide range of labour relations issues currently impacting the fire service.
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The occurrence of inappropriate conduct in the workplace can have a detrimental effect on the workplace as a whole and can lead to serious implications for municipalities and their human resources professionals.
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Ontario Municipal Human Resources Association (OMHRA) 2022 Fall Conference and Annual General Meeting: A Whole New World. Or Is It?
September 13, 2022 - September 15, 2022During the OMHRA 2022 Fall Conference and Annual General Meeting, participants will be encouraged to rethink and reimagine their approaches to municipal human resource management. The sessions will explore issues related to how to prepare for the future of municipalities and the future of work.
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During this annual law update, nine of Hicks Morley’s partners and associates will present topics and updates in labour and employment law and host a Q&A panel to address questions directly.
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The 2022 OAPC Spring Education and Labour Relations Symposium will be taking place in person and online this year.
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Attendance Management Training Workshop 101
October 5, 2021Please note registration for this event is now closed. Fee: $175.00 plus $22.75 (13% HST) Total $197.75 per person Overview Employee absenteeism is one of the most challenging issues an employer faces and it can impact productivity and morale in the workplace. In addressing absenteeism issues, employers must be aware of the interplay between their…
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Overview Join the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) Durham Chapter on June 4th, 2021 for the latest information in HR Law. Joining the chapter are Hicks Morley partners Mark Mason, Natasha Monkman and Stephanie Jeronimo, and associates Alia Rashid, Allison MacIsaac, Carey O’Connor, Grant Nuttall and Sean Reginio. Learning objectives: Trends in Employment Law Recent…
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Topics of Discussion EMS Bargaining Landscape – What is Happening and Where Are We Headed EMS Bargaining Landscape Continued Case Law Update – A Quick Review of Recent Issues Unionization – Are You at Risk? Review of recent developments and factors to consider when evaluating risk of unionization Human Rights Update – Latest trends and…
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Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC): 2021 Virtual Labour Relations Seminar
January 19, 2021 - January 21, 2021Topics Staffing – What is the Significance of the Sudbury Artbitration Managing the Fire Service in the Age of COVID Bargaining Update Labour Relation 101 – Workshop Diversity – Diversity/Trans Gender in the Fire Service – Transgender Focus Presentation – Fire Chief Award Top 10 Legal Trends of 2020 Social Connections Matter – Coping with…
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Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC): 2020 Labour Relations Seminar
January 28, 2020 - January 30, 2020Topics include: Labour Relations 101 Workshop, Labour Relations 201 – Mock Arbitration, Urban Breakout Session, Suburban/Rural Breakout Session, Bargaining Update, The Fire Chief’s Survival Guide, Legal Update – Top 10 Legal Challenges of the Year, Fireside Chat: “Ask the Arbitrator”, Attendance Management, Accommodation of Pregnant Fire Fighters.
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Overview Presented by Hicks Morley and the HRPA Durham Chapter Topics: Recent Employment Law and Labour Law Case Update Cannabis in the Workplace and Benefit Plan Implications ESA Update – Bill 148 and Bill 47 – What Does it Mean? Post 65 Employee Benefits Update Pay Equity Update and Maintenance Obligations Off-Duty Conduct – When…
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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.
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Ontario Association of Paramedic Chiefs (OAPC): 2019 Spring Education Symposium
May 8, 2019 - May 9, 2019Overview Essential Services Agreement Update – Lessons Learned WSIB Update – What Stresses Do You Need to Worry About? Human Rights – “Riding as the 3rd Paramedic” and Managing Gender Accommodation Issues Dealing with Intoxicants in the Workplace Bill 148 ESA Update – Are You Complaining or Not? Sexual Harassment and the #MeToo Movement EMS…
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Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC): 2019 Labour Relations Seminar
January 22, 2019 - January 24, 2019Over the course of two days, chief fire officers, senior municipal officials and human resource professionals hear from a team of legal experts, fire chiefs from across Ontario, and renowned international speakers that give insight, up-to-date knowledge and guidance into a wide range of labour relations issues that are currently impacting the fire service. Throughout…
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Attendance Management Training Workshop
October 2, 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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Ontario Municipal Human Resources Association Fall Conference 2018
September 19, 2018 - September 21, 2018Overview Social Media Recruitment: Friend or Foe? Legal Update – a selection of legal cases and precedents that are impacting the workplace
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Overview Bill 148 Intoxicants in the Workplace Sexual Harassment and Workplace Investigations
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Ontario Association of Paramedic Chiefs (OAPC) 2018 Spring Conference
May 9, 2018 - May 10, 2018Overview Essential Ambulance Services Agreement Update WSIB Update – Stresses to Worry About Human Rights Update Intoxicants in the Workplace Bill 148 Update – Which End is Up? Sexual Harassment and “#Metoo” Emergency Services Bargaining Landscape Update
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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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Attendance Management Training Workshop
March 29, 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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Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC): 2018 Labour Relations Seminar
January 17, 2018 - January 18, 2018Overview Over the course of two days, chief fire officers, senior municipal officials and human resource professionals hear from a team of legal experts, fire chiefs from across Ontario, and renowned international speakers that give insight, up-to-date knowledge and guidance into a wide range of labour relations issues that are currently impacting the fire service….
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Attendance Management Training Workshop
November 28, 2017This 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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Advantage CPD: Key Issues in Social Services
May 24, 2017Please join us for an update on key issues that impact social services organizations in Ontario, and a discussion of the latest legal developments and emerging trends. We will take a whirlwind look at a number of issues affecting your workplace and provide you with the practical tools…
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Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC): 2017 Labour Relations Seminar
January 18, 2017 - January 19, 2017Over the course of two days, chief fire officers, senior municipal officials and human resource professionals hear from a team of legal experts, fire chiefs from across Ontario, and renowned international speakers that give insight, up-to-date knowledge and guidance into a wide range of labour relations issues that are currently impacting the fire service. Throughout…
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Topic “Update on EMS Collective Bargaining Trends In Ontario” “Accommodating Mental Health Issues in the Workplace and PTSD Amendments to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 “
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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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Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC): 2016 Labour Relations Seminar
January 20, 2016 - January 21, 2016The labour relations seminar is an annual event held in partnership with Hicks Morley. Over the course of two days, chief fire officers, senior municipal officials and human resource professionals gather to hear from a team of legal experts from Hicks Morley, fire chiefs from across Ontario and renowned international speakers that give insight, up-to-date knowledge and guidance into…
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Topic Legal Update – Fast Forward HR
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OAPC Conference
May 14, 2015Topics Case Law Update – Anything Interesting You Need to Know? Accommodation Update – Light Duties and Community Paramedicine Legislative Updates – New Developments
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Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC): 2015 Labour Relations Seminar
January 21, 2015 - January 22, 2015Labour Relations is an annual seminar held in conjunction with Hicks Morley, a leading law firm in Canada who devote their practice exclusively to representing employers on human resource law and advocacy issues. Members of the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs, their municipal Human Resource staff and many Fire Chiefs and HR staff from across…
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Pay Equity: The Ongoing Challenges (Accredited)
April 3, 2013The purpose of this session is to provide both senior human resources professionals and in-house counsel with a refresher and update on pay equity maintenance issues; new issues arising at the Pay Equity Commission; implications for collective bargaining; as well as an update on recent jurisprudence relating to the pay equity obligations of employers. The…
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Topic The Duty to Accommodate in the Unionized Workplace – Addiction, Mental Illness & Fitness to Return to Work