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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Ontario Municipal Human Resources Association (OMHRA) Fall Conference and Annual General Meeting: Future-Proofing Municipal Workplaces
September 12, 2023 - September 14, 2023The OMHRA Fall Conference will explore topics such as the impact of technology—including AI—on municipal service delivery, inclusive recruitment, connection and well-being, and change management.
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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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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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Overview Working from Home is one Change that is likely to Stay – 9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. ET Presentation by: John Saunders and Lucy Wu Agenda This presentation will discuss how the post-pandemic world might operate and what the legal and practical issues you will face. In particular, they will discuss the following topics:…
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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 Dealing with Picket Lines and Picket Injunctions — 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Presentation by: John W. Saunders and Lucy Wu For more information on this event and to register, please visit the OMHRA website.
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Overview Areas where Employers can Benefit from Strategic Negotiations – 1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Presentation by: Sophia Duguay, Andrew J. Movrin and Grant R. Nuttall This presentation will discuss strategies and tactics to contain increasing labour and benefit costs of municipal employers as they relate to benefit packages, Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)…
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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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This webinar will cover COVID-19 issues in the fire sector.
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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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This session was a “hit” at a recent Ontario Municipal Human Resources Association event and John has been asked to bring his insight and perspective for a CAO audience regarding the 1997 Public Sector Labour Relations Transitions Act – and its context with respect to what’s happening in 2019.
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Overview An interactive session on how to manage council. Discussion topics include legal tips, council/staff relationships, harassment, obligations of the Integrity Commissioner and tips on managing the day-to-day.
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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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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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Overview Join OMHRA and Hick’s Morley in an informative and timely discussion on the legislation changes surrounding Bill 47 & 57 and what that means for your organization.
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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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Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs Annual Education Conference Fire-Rescue Canada 2018
September 16, 2018 - September 19, 2018Overview #METOO and Fire Service. Agenda
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Ministry of Labour and the Ontario Arbitrators’ Association Interest Arbitration Skills Enhancement Program
April 13, 2018 - April 14, 2018Overview Pre-hearing Procedures, Running the Hearing and Drafting the Award.
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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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Greater Vancouver Fire Chiefs’ Association Labour Relations Seminar
January 31, 2018Topic Fire Bargaining Trends Across Canada Post Traumatic Stress Injury Survival of a Fire Chief
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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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Lancaster House Toronto Labour, Arbitration and Policy Conference
December 7, 2017Overview Medical Marijuana in the Workplace.
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Overview Top Ten Trends in Collective Agreement Negotiations. Agenda
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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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CAFC Fire Rescue Canada Annual Education Conference
September 26, 2016Topic Firefighters Behaving Badly in a Social Media World 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 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…
Durham Region 3P Symposium
October 30, 2015Topic Legal Liability Following The Event
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Topic It’s Not Just the Rescue: The Role of Law and Communications in Major Incidents Agenda
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Insight 5th Edition Workplace Discipline Termination
June 9, 2015Topic Anton Piller Orders and Restrictive Covenants Employment in the Digital Age – Role of Social Media and Technology in Discipline and Termination Agenda
Ontario Association of Paramedic Chiefs
May 15, 2015Topic Paramedic Negotiation Trends
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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 Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC): 2014 Labour Relations Seminar
January 15, 2014 - January 16, 2014Speaking Engagement
Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC): 2013 Labour Relations Seminar
January 16, 2013 - January 17, 2013
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Employee Terminations
April 23, 2012 - April 24, 2012Topic Is it Possible to Find Just Cause? Hallmarks of a Good Investigation Agenda
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Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC): 2012 Labour Relations Seminar
January 18, 2012 - January 19, 2012Speaking Engagement
Labour Arbitration Conference 2011
December 8, 2011Topic Discipline Issues: Emerging employer challenges, current employee concerns Agenda
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Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC): 2011 Labour Relations Seminar
January 19, 2011 - January 20, 2011Speaking Engagement
Insight Labour & Employee Relations
October 28, 2010 - October 29, 2010Topic Duty to Accommodate Obligations and Increased Expectations: How Far Must an Employer Go?
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Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs (CAFC) Panel Discussion
September 21, 2010Topic Panel Discussion – Management and Experts Offer Views on the Challenges of the Changing Workplace
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The Intensive Short Course – Employment Contracts and Employee Terminations
September 14, 2010Topic Summary Judgment – How to Get it Under the Newly-Amended Rule 20 The far-reaching amendments to Rule 20 confers power on judges to hold a “trial within a trial”, hearing evidence on a summary judgment motion. The discussion will include an examination and critique of a factum, underscoring just what a judge will need to…
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Topic Strategic EMS & Labour Relations Conference