Employee absenteeism is one of the most challenging issues an employer faces and it can impact productivity and morale in the workplace. In addressing absenteeism issues, employers must be aware of the interplay between their legitimate expectation that employees attend work regularly and the many valid reasons for absences, including statutory leaves and an employee’s human rights.
Training & Events
Speaking Engagement
Join the HRPA Peel Chapter as Michael Smyth, Rebecca Liu, Danika Winkel and Jordynne Hislop share how to successfully anticipate and navigate legal issues, stay compliant and mitigate legal risks.
Workshop
Attendance Management Training Workshop 201
December 9, 2021Employee absenteeism is one of the most challenging issues an employer faces and it can impact productivity and morale in the workplace. In addressing absenteeism issues, employers must be aware of the interplay between their legitimate expectation that employees attend work regularly and the many valid reasons for absences, including statutory leaves and an employee’s human rights. Building on our Attendance Management Training Workshop 101, this program will examine specific issues relating to absenteeism and best practices in dealing with them.
Speaking Engagement
Hicks Morley`s Michael Smyth will be presenting at the IRC Queen`s Labour Relations Programs on June 16, 2021
Workshop
Attendance Management Training Workshop 101
March 25, 2021Overview: Employee absenteeism is one of the most challenging issues an employer faces and it can impact productivity and morale in the workplace. In addressing absenteeism issues, employers must be aware of the interplay between their legitimate expectation that employees attend work regularly and the many valid reasons for absences, including statutory leaves and an employee’s human rights. This program is intended to introduce employers to one of the most important tools available to address absenteeism – an attendance management program or policy.
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Attendance Management Training Workshop
April 7, 2020Employee absenteeism is one of the most challenging issues an employer faces. From administering an attendance management plan, to dealing with chronic absenteeism, to terminating an employee’s employment for failure to report to work, employers are often treading cautiously so as not to infringe on an employee’s privacy or human rights.
Conference / Seminar
In this Advantage CPD session, we will take you through the more significant amendments to the Canada Labour Code.
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Attendance Management Training Workshop
November 15, 2018This one-day interactive workshop focuses on fundamental legal principles relating to attendance management and will provide tips on drafting a successful attendance management plan.
Conference / Seminar
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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Attendance Management Training Workshop
November 28, 2017This one-day interactive workshop focuses on fundamental legal principles relating to attendance management and will provide tips on drafting a successful attendance management plan…
Conference / Seminar
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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Advantage CPD: Key Issues in Social Services
May 24, 2017Please join us for an update on key issues that impact social services organizations in Ontario, and a discussion of the latest legal developments and emerging trends. We will take a whirlwind look at a number of issues affecting your workplace and provide you with the practical tools…
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Attendance Management Training Workshop
May 2, 2017This one-day interactive workshop focuses on fundamental legal principles relating to attendance management and will provide tips on drafting a successful attendance management plan (registration fee – $780.00 plus $101.40 HST (13%), totalling $881.40 per person).
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Attendance Management Training Workshop
November 1, 2016This one-day interactive workshop focuses on fundamental legal principles relating to attendance management and will provide tips on drafting a successful attendance management plan (registration fee – $780.00 plus $101.40 HST (13%), totalling $881.40 per person).
Conference / Seminar
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.
Conference / Seminar
Agenda One of the biggest costs faced by Ontario employers arises from absenteeism; one of the biggest challenges is putting in place an attendance management program which reflects the needs of the individual workplace while at the same time complying with legal obligations. In this fast-paced session, we will discuss several hot button topics that…
Speaking Engagement
Osgoode Certificate in Labour Law (Modules 2 and 3)
February 3, 2015Topic Collective Bargaining Grievance Arbitration: Protecting Rights and Resolving Conflicts Agenda
Conference / Seminar
2014 Toronto Client Conference
April 24, 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 22, 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
Canadian Association for the Practical Study of Law in Education 2012 Conference
April 29, 2012 - May 1, 2012Topic Fair Comment – Developments in School Staff’s Freedom of Speech
Speaking Engagement
Osgoode Certificate in Labour Law (Module 2)
January 17, 2012Topic Collective Bargaining Workshop
Speaking Engagement
Canadian Association for the Practical Study of Law in Education 2011 Conference
May 1, 2011 - May 3, 2011Topic Managing Employee Absenteeism in a School Context
Speaking Engagement
Canadian Association for the Practical Study of Law in Education 2010 Conference
April 25, 2010 - April 27, 2010Topic Equality Rights and Accommodation in the Classroom
Speaking Engagement
Lorman Seminar on Teacher Appraisals and Dismissals
May 12, 2009Topic Discipline and Discharge for Off-Duty Conduct