Designed for school board trustees, labour relations practitioners, human resources practitioners, supervisory officers and directors of education, this year’s Education Labour Relations and Human Resources Symposium will feature informative keynote speakers, panels and workshops on innovation and transformation in a changing labour relations environment.
Training & Events
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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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In this session hosted by the HRPA, Carolyn Kay and Lauri Reesor will lead an interactive discussion and share what you need to know as you prepare your organization for the road ahead.
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Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA): 2023 Education Labour Relations and Human Resources Symposium
April 27, 2023 - April 28, 2023The OPSBA Education Labour Relations and Human Resources Symposium features informative keynote speakers, panels and workshops on managing human resources issues in the media, workplace investigations, safe schools, collective bargaining, social media in the workplace, employment equity and employee wellness.
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Exclusions and Competing Rights in Schools
April 12, 2023Educators and school boards have an obligation to provide every student with meaningful and equitable access to an education while taking reasonable measures to keep all students and staff safe from foreseeable harm. To that end, students with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodation in their learning environments. But what happens when the behaviour of these students creates safety issues for themselves, other students and school staff? How can special educators and administrators deal with these increasingly common occurrences while managing the competing rights of both students and staff under the Education Act, Human Rights Code and Occupational Health and Safety Act?
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Lauri Reesor and Sean Reginio will be providing a legal update on conflicting legal obligations involving student violent behaviour and the use of exclusions, documentation obligations and challenges, as well as a case law update.
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Advantage CPD: Federal Pay Equity Webinar
September 22, 2021Please note registration for this event is now closed. Fee: Complimentary Overview With the introduction of the federal Pay Equity Act (Act), many federally regulated employers will soon be subject to a proactive pay equity scheme. The Act comes into force on August 31, 2021 and employers should be preparing for the expected changes. Format In this…
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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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Introduction to the Duty to Accommodate Training Workshop
November 24, 2020There’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?
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The Canadian Association of Counsel to Employers (CACE) will host the Federal Privacy Commissioner Karen Jensen as she speaks to CACE members about Federal Pay Equity and demystifies the process of proactive pay equity initiatives. The webinar will feature a 30 minutes presentation, a 15 minute Q&A and will be moderated by Hicks Morley’s Lauri…
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The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way companies operate. Employees working from home is our new normal and this new reality means a number of unique issues for your organization.
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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School Board Management Conference 2019
November 7, 2019Change is a constant in the human resources world, particularly for Ontario’s school boards. Ongoing developments in the law, whether through new legislation, arbitrations or the courts, and the rapid evolution of best practices create a fast-paced learning environment for human resources professionals, directors of education, supervisory officers and trustees.
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In this Advantage CPD session, we will take you through the more significant amendments to the Canada Labour Code.
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It has been a decade since substantial changes to Part XIII of the Education Act on behaviour, discipline and safety came into force. How has the disciplinary landscape evolved? What current issues and challenges are school boards and students experiencing? Join our expert faculty to get up to speed on the latest trends and current initiatives, and ensure you have the expertise you need to navigate this important area of education law.
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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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Accommodation Training Workshop
October 25, 2018There’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?
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Advantage CPD: Hot Topics – and Key Challenges – in Human Rights Law
October 24, 2018Are you ready to respond quickly and effectively when complex accommodation requests – or allegations of sexual harassment – are made? Does the legalization of marijuana really change any of your obligations as an employer? What obligations do employees with child or elder care issues have to “self-help” – if at all? Understanding the latest developments in the human rights law is key to ensuring your organization is fully prepared to deal with these issues when they arise. Find out what you need to know in this Advantage CPD session.
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Overview This OsgoodePD program brings together legal, healthcare, mental health and education professionals for a comprehensive one-day update on the essential, current and emerging issues, together with practical legal advice on how to deal with them. The discussion will also include strategies on how community partners can work together to face these challenges Topics: What…
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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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Advantage CPD: New and Evolving Issues in Federal Human Rights
November 22, 2017Accommodation issues, including pay equity continue to present challenging issues for human resources professionals and in-house counsel in the federal sector. For both employers and service providers alike, ever-evolving jurisprudence and recent legislative reforms are continuing to generate new obligations – and potential new liability. Faced with novel complaints and requests for accommodation, prudent employers and service providers must be prepared to think “outside the box.”
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Your First Application before the Human Rights Tribunal
November 13, 2017Topic: Interim Steps and Summary Hearings. Overview: Are you new to, or interested in human rights law? Are you looking to brush up on the fundamentals of practice before the Human Rights Tribunal? Do not miss this practical primer on how to navigate your first application or response before the Human Rights Tribunal. With essential…
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Accommodation Training Workshop – Toronto
October 24, 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?
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Harassment and Violence Governance at Ontario Colleges
October 10, 2017Speaking Engagement
Topic: Conflicting Rights between Students with Special Needs
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Advantage CPD: The Human Rights Horizon: Navigating the Road Ahead
February 15, 2017Human rights issues arise on a daily basis in the workplace, yet they are increasingly more complex and challenging to manage – let alone litigate…
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Conference: 5th Annual Mental Health Law for Children & Youth
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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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Accommodation Training Workshop
March 29, 2016A one-day interactive training workshop on managing accommodation issues in the workplace. Fee – $780.00 plus $101.40 HST (13%), totalling $881.40 per person. Agenda There’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 his…
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New and Evolving Issues in Disability Accommodation
March 2, 2016The accommodation of disabilities is one of the most challenging aspects facing human resources professionals and in-house counsel for both employers and service providers. Ever-evolving jurisprudence, along with recent developments in legislation, have also imposed additional challenges, new obligations and in some cases require thinking “outside the box” as employers and service providers alike are faced with new and increasingly complex requests for accommodation.
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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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Accommodation Training Workshop
November 9, 2015A one-day interactive training workshop on managing accommodation issues in the workplace Agenda There’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 his or her performance, faith-related obligations or is in the process of…
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The Aging Workforce: What You Need to Know
October 21, 2015Agenda In the post-mandatory retirement world, it is not surprising that recent statistics show that the number of individuals over the age of 55 choosing to remain in the workforce is on the rise. As a result, employers are faced with dealing with an aging workforce which presents challenges not previously encountered. The aging workforce…
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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
Complimentary This webcast responds to a number of requests following our last webcast, After Keewatin: The Use of Exclusions, and reflects the reality that there are increasing numbers of students whose disabilities give rise to violent outbursts and that this phenomenon is a growing challenge for special educators and for administration. We will review the…
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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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After Keewatin: The Use of Exclusions
December 8, 2014Overview In a recent case, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario served clear notice that excluding a student under s. 265(m) of the Education Act, because of behavioural issues arising from the student’s disability, must not offend human rights principles. In R.B. v. Keewatin Patricia District School Board, the Tribunal found that the exclusion of…
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Human Rights in the School Board Sector
December 3, 2014Agenda Human rights issues are becoming increasingly complex and more difficult to understand and manage. As both employers and service providers, school boards are faced with human rights challenges on a daily basis. As employers, human rights issues can arise in a variety of contexts – from benefits to accommodation to attendance management. As…
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2014 Toronto Client Conference
April 29, 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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Agenda 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. This session will address: Bill 179 and it’s Application to Deans and…
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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…
Speaking Engagement
Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC): 2014 Labour Relations Seminar
January 15, 2014 - January 16, 2014Conference / Seminar
2013 School Board Management Conference
November 15, 2013As 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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In this session, we introduce you to new protected grounds recently added to the Ontario Human Rights Code and explain what this means for you as an employer and service provider. We also review how best to handle novel accommodation requests where it is not clear that a duty under the Code is triggered,…
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Prepare for the Worst: Legal Risk and Risk Management in HR (Accredited)
September 11, 2013Agenda This session will offer a practical review of the legal steps and positive actions to manage the below listed potential Human Resources risks. Understanding the law and allowable responses will help prevent disruption, financial losses and help control costs. This session will address: Data Breach: “Our manager just lost a suitcase full of personal…
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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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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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2013 HRPA Annual Conference and Trade Show
January 23, 2013 - January 25, 2013Topic The Ontario Human Rights System: Key Developments and Useful Strategies
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Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC): 2013 Labour Relations Seminar
January 16, 2013 - January 17, 2013
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Adjudicating Workplace Human Rights in Canada
November 9, 2012Topic Practitioner Perspectives on Issues Raised by the Pinto Report and the Workshop
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Topic Getting Started – Application Considerations Agenda
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2012 Kingston Client Conference
May 17, 2012Position 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…
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Disability Management Seminar
May 16, 2012Topic Disability Management-Psychologically Healthy Workplaces: The Balancing Act
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2012 HRPA Annual Conference & Trade Show
February 2, 2012Topics Pension Grow-In Benefits: How it will Change your Employee Termination Practices in Ontario Pay Equity: Are You Compliant? 20 Years and Counting
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Topics Current activities and how these can impact your organization including linkages to Corporate Responsibility and Diversity; How the Commission and Review Officers view what processes work and what doesn’t; Understand the importance of using a gender neutral job evaluation system; How your organization can identify pay equity issues and deal with them before they…
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Topic New Rule 19A summary hearing process
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School Board Management Conference
November 20, 2009As in past years, our 2009 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 new cases and developments, addressing such issues as student searches, employee benefits and PDT arbitration hot spots….
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Ontario Public School Boards’ Association
March 27, 2009Topic Bill 107 – Nine Months In