Good governance of your pension and benefits plans is critical to mitigate regulatory, legal and other risks. This session is a must for employers and plan administrators to understand why a strong governance program is a legal imperative.
Training & Events
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Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA): Canadian Pensions Certificate Program
October 23, 2023 - November 1, 2023The landscape of pension and retirement savings has become much more complex over the years. Longer life expectancies and workplace demographics that often skew toward the more mature end of the spectrum are also complicating factors. As pension law and regulation continue to evolve, a good understanding of the legal framework, best practices and risk management is critical to successful plan administration.
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If you are a labour lawyer, the Law Society of Ontario’s “Eight-Minute” is the go-to program for the busy legal practitioner. The time limit for each speaker ensures concise, compelling presentations with keen analysis on developments in labour law.
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As we continue to emerge from the pandemic, the economic environment has created—and continues to create—many challenges for pensions and employee benefits. The past year has seen various developments in jurisprudence and legislation responding to these challenges.
Webinar
Advantage CPD: Return to Work Webinar
October 4, 2022More than two years ago, and in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, remote work became the norm for many organizations.
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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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2021 is a big year for faculty bargaining in the University sector. To ensure you are ready, we have put together a webinar that flags the hot topics in the sector as you prepare to head to the bargaining table.
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CPBI Ontario Canadian Pension Certificate Program Online
March 22, 2021 - March 31, 2021Overview Pensions and retirement savings used to be a relatively straightforward area for HR professionals. Not anymore. While still a very important element of employee compensation, the landscape of pension and retirement savings has become much more complex. Longer life expectancies and workplace demographics that often skew toward the more mature end of the spectrum are…
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Canadian Pension and Benefits Institute (CPBI) Ontario: Canadian Pension Certificate Program
September 29, 2020 - October 7, 2020In Partnership with the HRPA, the Canadian Pension and Benefits Institute is pleased to offer the Pension Certificate Program again for the Spring 2020! Pensions and retirement savings used to be a relatively straightforward area for HR professionals. Not anymore. While still a very important element of employee compensation, the landscape of pension and retirement…
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Receive valuable information and guidance from Hicks Morley, Canada’s leading law firm which devotes its practice exclusively to representing employers on human resources law and advocacy issues.
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Human Resources Professional Association: Canadian Pensions Certificate Program
September 10, 2019 - September 12, 2019Longer life expectancies and workplace demographics that often skew toward the more mature end of the spectrum are also complicating factors. And as pension law and regulation continue to evolve, a good understanding of the legal framework, best practices and risk management is critical to successful plan administration.
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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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Overview The past year has seen various developments in the jurisprudence and legislation related to pensions and employee benefits. Our knowledgeable speakers from across the country will provide an update on noteworthy cases and legislative changes, including the following: Recent and upcoming legislative changes from across Canada, including ongoing pension funding reform and the status…
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International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans: Canadian Legal and Legislative Update
May 15, 2019 - May 16, 2019Canada’s increasingly diverse and older workforce composition, the growth in precarious work and rapid technological changes are posing unique challenges for administrators and trustees of pensions and benefits plans.
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Organizations in Canada are continuing to face the implications of an aging workforce and a growing group of retirees.
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Canadian Pension and Benefits Institute (CPBI) Ontario: Canadian Pension Certificate Program
March 5, 2019 - March 7, 2019Overview In Partnership with the HRPA, the Canadian Pension and Benefits Institute is pleased to offer the Pension Certificate Program again for the Spring 2019! Pensions and retirement savings used to be a relatively straightforward area for HR professionals. Not anymore. While still a very important element of employee compensation, the landscape of pension and…
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All About Administration: CPBI Ontario Regional Conference
October 19, 2018Topic Dealing with aging employees and estates
Workshop
Marriage Breakdown Workshop
October 10, 2018The division of pension benefits on marriage breakdown and the determination of entitlement to death benefits often gives rise to complex administration issues, which can be compounded by the emotions of the parties involved. This learn-by-doing workshop is designed to build and enhance the specific technical skills required by HR and pension benefits professionals in the context of a pension plan member’s marriage breakdown.
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This Advantage CPD session will provide University Counsel and Senior Academic Administrators with an overview of the latest legal developments affecting Universities.
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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.
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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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Legislative and regulatory reforms have recently been fast and furious. More pension and benefit related cases than ever are working their way through the system. In the face of such change, employers and plan administrators must be ready to act, making adjustments to plan design and administration.
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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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Pensions and Benefits Hot Spots – The Back to School Edition
September 27, 2017Hear from experts on key issues in the area of pensions and benefits law, including benefit plan coverage of medical marijuana, proposed changes to the defined benefit plan solvency funding framework, pension plan governance and recent case law developments. Understand how the National Mobility Agreement impacts your work with respect to practicing outside of Ontario.
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Changes to Employment and Labour Laws: Impact for Employers, Workers and Workplaces
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Topic Osgoode CPD: 2017 Legal Guide to Pension and Benefit Entitlements Upon Marriage Breakdown
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Advantage CPD: The Future is Now – Pensions & Benefits Remastered
January 18, 2017In this session, we will provide clients with information and strategies to assist them in their roles as employers or plan administrators to plan for key near term changes relating to pensions and benefits…
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2016 CPBI Regional Conference – Ontario & Quebec
September 13, 2016 - September 14, 2016The 2016 CPBI Regional Conference is a bilingual conference discussing the Liberal budget, cost of drug plans, CPP expansion, and employees’ retirement. Topic Benefits Workshop 1 – Starting the Benefit Plan Governance Revolution Agenda
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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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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.
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Topic Putting it all Together: Applying Your Knowledge to Real-World Fact Situations Agenda Learn how to confidently handle the complexities of dividing these key assets, in light of the latest developments. An expert faculty will discuss: How to get pension division right the first time Spousal entitlements to extended health benefits, disability and life insurance…
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Agenda The pension, benefits and executive compensation landscape remains in constant evolution. Employers and plan administrators are constantly preparing for the next big change on the horizon. In this session, we will provide clients with important information and strategies to assist them in their roles as employers or plan administrators in planning for several near…
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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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2015 Pension, Benefits and Executive Compensation Update
January 21, 2015Materials Hicks Morley Pension and Benefits 2015 Case Law Update PowerPoint Presentation Slides Agenda Strong performance throughout much of 2014 returned many employers and pension plans to a more solid footing. With the potential for significant economic change in 2015, employers and pension plan administrators will face both challenges and opportunities. This session will update…
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CPBI Atlantic Regional Conference
September 25, 2014Topic DC Plans Should Look South: Litigation Lessons from the U.S
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2014 Toronto Client Conference
April 15, 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 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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Topic Putting it All Together: Applying Your Knowledge to Real-World Fact Situations
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Agenda Retirement issues are in the spotlight like never before as everyone from governments to employers grapple with rising costs for pension and healthcare, while pension plan members and retirees may prefer to preserve the status quo. This session will highlight key developments in these changing times. What’s New? – A review of key case…
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Pension and Benefits: Managing Change (Accredited)
January 25, 2012MATERIALS 2011 was another year of twists and turns for pension and benefits plan sponsors and administrators. Reform initiatives continued to be rolled out across the country and Canadian Courts and Tribunals delivered a number of significant pension and benefits decisions that could impact your future practices and decision-making. In this session, we will:…
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CPBI Fundamentals Series 2010-2011
November 4, 2010Topic Fundamental Fundamentals: A Pension Plan Primer Agenda
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CPBI Pension & Benefits in Review
September 22, 2010Topic A Legal Perspective
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Northumberland Chapter HRPA Seminar
March 24, 2010Topic Pension Plans and Employers’ Obligations
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CPBI Ottawa Chapter Breakfast Seminar
November 25, 2009Topic Pension and Benefits in Review: A Legal Perspective
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OBA – 19th Annual Operation Update
October 2, 2009Topic 2009: The Year of the Pension
Webinar
Pension & Benefits Case Law Update 2008
November 19, 2008Topic 2008 Pension & Benefits Case Law Update On November 19th members of the Hicks Morley pension and benefits group ran a webinar for our clients. The webinar reviewed interesting pension-related case-law from the year. Below are links to an archive of the session. Material Slides: 2008 Pension and Benefits Case Law Update Watch Windows…