In 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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This session will be delivered by Hicks Morley’s own Mark Mason along with Joshua Doreen-Harfield from the City of Mississauga and Karen Gordon of Gordon Strategies.
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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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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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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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Overview Join the HRPA Peterborough and Thousand Islands Chapters on April 28th, 2021 to learn more about employment law in Ontario. Joining the chapter are Lesley Campbell and Mark Mason to present “The Risks of Constructive Dismissal” and “Case Law Review”. Develop a broader understanding of employment law in Ontario. Recognize risks associated to health…
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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 Public sector restructuring, including initiatives which could significantly impact municipalities across Ontario, has been front and center in many political announcements and discussions in recent months. Specific details and specific changes have not been announced at this time, but municipalities need to be aware of the issues so that planning can begin as these…
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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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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 Municipal Human Resources Association (OMHRA) Spring Workshop: Annual Hicks Morley Update
April 10, 2019 - April 12, 2019An informative case law and legal update providing vital information to OMHRA members about current legislation, case law, awards and settlements. Don’t miss this crowd favourite!
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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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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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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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“Legal Implications and Management of First Responder Mental Health Issues” Global Paramedic Leadership Mental Health Summit
March 22, 2018 - March 23, 2018Speaking Engagement
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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Several topics will be covered at this informative and interactive session including a discussion on Benefits Fraud Management, “Uncovering The Fraud”, Case Law Updates, the TTC Experience, Benefits Law/Governance and more!
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Workshop
This is a hands-on intensive workshop designed to provide frontline HR Professionals in the long-term care sector with the tools needed to address and manage accommodation issues…
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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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Bargaining in the Broader Public Sector Pre-Conference Workshop
December 6, 2016Collective bargaining is a unique species of negotiation which demands special knowledge and skills. In this intensive full-day program.
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Ontario Municipal Human Resources Association (OMHRA) Fall Conference 2016: Annual Hicks Morley Legal Update
September 14, 2016 - September 16, 2016Topic Legal Update
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Eastern Ontario Municipal Human Resources Association
July 19, 2016Topics Supporting Ontario’s First Responders Act (Posttraumatic Stress Disorder), 2016 – Responsibilities and Legal Perspective Sexual Violence and Harassment Action Plan Act (Supporting Survivors and Challenging Sexual Violence and Harassment), 2015 – An Update Medical Marijuana: Hashing Out Your Accommodation Obligations
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Hot topics in Labour and Employment law including: the ins and outs of developing & administering an effective attendance management policy, preparing for the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (ORPP)
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Paramedic Chiefs of Canada Annual Conference
June 2, 2016Topic “Why Can’t We All Just Get Along?” – Examining the labour relationship and moving forward in a productive manner. Agenda
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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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Ontario Municipal Human Resources Association (OMHRA) Spring Workshop 2016: Enabling Organizational Excellence
April 13, 2016 - April 15, 2016Topic Legal Update Agenda
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Topic Legal Update – Fast Forward HR
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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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OMAA Spring Workshop
May 22, 2015Topic Municipal Labour & Employment Law Update
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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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Topic Legal Update Agenda
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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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Ontario Municipal Human Resources Association (OMHRA) Fall Conference 2014: Annual Hicks Morley Legal Update
September 10, 2014 - September 12, 2014Topic Legal Update – Talent – What Are You Doing With It?
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Hicks Morley and the OAPC
May 15, 2014“Strategic EMS & Labour Relations Conference”
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Topic Legal Update – The Times They Are A Changin’
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Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC): 2014 Labour Relations Seminar
January 15, 2014 - January 16, 2014Conference / Seminar
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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Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC): 2013 Labour Relations Seminar
January 16, 2013 - January 17, 2013
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At this conference you will receive invaluable information and guidance from Canada’s leading management side labour and employment law firm. This conference is intended for anyone who, as part of their responsibility within a municipality, has to manage employees. And, it is for those of you who must make those hard decisions about terminations, collective…
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At this conference you will receive invaluable information and guidance from Canada’s leading management side labour and employment law firm. This conference is intended for anyone who, as part of their responsibility within a municipality, has to manage employees. And, it is for those of you who must make those hard decisions about terminations, collective…
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Employment Law Presentation
October 15, 2012Topic Recent Developments in the Area of Labour and Employment Law
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Ontario Municipal Human Resources Association Fall Conference 2012
September 12, 2012 - September 14, 2012Topic Legal Update…and More!
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Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC): 2012 Labour Relations Seminar
January 18, 2012 - January 19, 2012Speaking Engagement
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Topic Strategic EMS & Labour Relations Conference
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Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC): 2009 Labour Relations Seminar
January 28, 2009 - January 29, 2009Speaking Engagement
“Labour and Employment Law Update” October 2014
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“Labour and Employment Law Update” October 2015