The Ontario government has released the remaining details of its new licensing framework for temporary help agencies and recruiters under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA).
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Bill 27 Update: The Latest on Licensing and Regulatory Requirements
January 18, 2023Ontario’s Bill 27, the Working for Workers Act, 2021, has proposed several amendments to the Employment Standards Act, 2000. Major changes include the prohibition of non-compete agreements, new licensing requirements for temporary help agencies and recruiters, and the adoption of a right-to-disconnect policy for employers with 25 or more employees.
The 2019 AMO Conference, Municipalities: Ontario’s Frontline, promises was a great opportunity to connect with your municipal colleagues from across Ontario. With expert keynotes, 20+ concurrent educational sessions, political leaders, over 100 industry exhibitors, and access to Provincial Ministers, the AMO Conference is a one-stop-shop for brushing up on current municipal issues and networking.
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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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2018 Association of Municipalities of Ontario Annual Conference
August 21, 2018Overview Human Resources Law Update Agenda
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Ontario Labour-Management Arbitrators’ Association
November 2, 2017Topic Things our Clients say about you
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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.
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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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Making Sense of the Changing Workplaces Review
September 14, 2016Since May 2015, two government-appointed Special Advisors have been undertaking the Changing Workplaces Review to consider the changing nature of the workplace, the causes behind those changes, and whether the Labour Relations Act, 1995 and the Employment Standards Act, 2000 require amendments to meet the challenges of today’s workplaces…
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Topic Annual Human Resources update for Municipal Employers
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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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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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The Six-Minute Labour Lawyer 2013
June 13, 2013Topic Collective Bargaining and Communications in the Age of Social Media Agenda
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Bargaining in the Broader Public Sector Conference 2012
December 12, 2012Speaking Engagement
CACE 9TH Annual Conference
September 20, 2012 - September 22, 2012Topic Negotiations – Getting the Client Ready Current Issues Insurance, Pensions & Benefits
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Association of Municipalities of Ontario 2011 AMO Annual Conference
August 21, 2011 - August 24, 2011Topic Your Annual Human Resources Update
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Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC): 2011 Labour Relations Seminar
January 19, 2011 - January 20, 2011Speaking Engagement
Canadian Association of Counsel to Employers (CACE)
September 11, 2009Topic Cross Canada Labour Law Update Nouveautés en droit du travail d’un océan à l’autre
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Topic Municipal Labour and Employment Law Update – What every municipal employer needs to know
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Whitby Mental Health Centre
January 12, 2009Topic Labour Relations 2.0
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CMCC – Health Care Management Course
November 12, 2008Speaking Engagement
Topic OMERS Supplemental Benefits: Costings, Bargaining Issues & Strategies For The Emergency Services Sector Material Slides: Bargaining OMERS Supplemental Benefits: Technical Tips and Traps