Training & Events

Workshop

Duty to Accommodate Training: In-person Workshop

March 5, 2024
Registration/Breakfast: 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. ET
Session: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. ET

77 King Street West, 39th Floor, Toronto, ON

Please note registration for this event is now closed. Fee: $499.00 plus $64.87 (13% HST) Total $564.87 per person Overview There’s no such thing as a “textbook” for accommodation. Your employee may have a challenging physical or mental disability that impacts their ability to do the job. Each scenario is unique and types of disabilities…

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EMC Canada: Quarterly Legal Update: Eastern Ontario

October 13, 2023
10:30 a.m.

George Vuicic and Nigel McKechnie will present a legal update to help navigate challenges affecting the manufacturing sector. They will discuss topics including taxable allocation of settlements, termination and severance amounts, understanding the requirements regarding workplace harassment and investigations, and recent changes to the Employment Standards Act, 2000.

Workshop

Arbitration Workshop

October 12, 2023
Registration/Breakfast: 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. ET
Session: 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. ET
Lunch will be served.
77 King Street West, 39th Floor, Toronto, ON

For human resources professionals tasked with maintaining workplace labour relations, navigating an organization’s grievance and arbitration process can present unique challenges—particularly if you aren’t yet familiar with key aspects and strategic considerations along the way.

This hands-on workshop has been designed to equip both new and more experienced members of your labour relations team with the skills necessary to prepare a case for grievance arbitration.

Workshop

Arbitration Workshop

April 18, 2023
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ET

This hands-on workshop, presented through two distinct modules, has been designed to equip both new and more experienced members of your labour relations team with the skills necessary to prepare a case for grievance arbitration.

Workshop

Arbitration Workshop

September 20, 2022 - October 14, 2022
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ET

This hands-on workshop, presented through two distinct modules, has been designed to equip both new and more experienced members of your labour relations team with the skills necessary to prepare a case for grievance arbitration.

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Arbitration Workshop

February 10, 2022 - February 24, 2022
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ET

This hands-on workshop, presented through two distinct modules, has been designed to equip both new and more experienced members of your labour relations team with the skills necessary to prepare a case for grievance arbitration.

Conference / Seminar

School Board Management Conference 2019

November 7, 2019
Registration: 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Session: 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 pm
Lunch will be served.
650 Dixon Road, Toronto, ON

Change 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.

Workshop

Arbitration Workshop

September 19, 2019
Registration / Breakfast: 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Session: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Lunch will be served.
77 King Street West, 39th Floor, Toronto, ON

This one day hands-on workshop has been designed to equip both new and more experienced members of your labour relations team with the skills necessary to prepare a case for grievance arbitration. From providing a refresher on the process and principles, to skill-building group work, we guide participants through key steps.

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Canadian Association of Counsel to Employers (CACE): 16th Annual Conference

September 12, 2019 - September 14, 2019
101 Lyon Street, Ottawa, ON, K1R 5T9

Overview OHS Session: Deep in the Trenches: Practical Tips in Defending OHS Charges An action-packed panel built around one or more scenarios, this panel will provide you with: practical tips for defending OHS charges; guidance on how to establish due diligence; and best practices for documenting due diligence. Practice Corner 2.0: Tips For the Use…

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HRPA Brockville and District Chapter: Eastern Ontario Legal Conference

April 12, 2019
8:30 a.m. - 2:30 a.m.
1548 King Street West, Brockville, ON

Overview The Human Resources field is in constant change. The challenge for all Human Resource Professionals is to keep pace with the emerging knowledge and techniques in order to support the management team with accurate and timely information. Hicks Morley has partnered with the Brockville & District HRPA Chapter of the Human Resource Professional Association…

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2018 Ottawa Client Conference / Conférence pour clients 2018

June 1, 2018
Breakfast: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Session: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
55 Colonel By Dr., Ottawa, ON

Join 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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Eastern District School Board Conference

November 30, 2017
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
1 Johnson Street, Kingston, ON

We are pleased to invite you to our complimentary School Board Conference dedicated to school boards in Eastern Ontario at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Kingston Waterfront in Kingston on November 30, 2017, commencing at 10:00 a.m. Our half-day conference will cover a wide variety of topics of interest to supervisory officers and human resources practitioners. We will be presenting on recent developments in labour, employment and human rights law, including critical issues concerning the changing landscape in the school board sector. Our presentations will include time for interactive discussions, including questions. The conference will conclude with lunch.

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Human Rights Update 2017
L’état des droits de la personne en 2017

October 27, 2017
8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. / 8 h 30 - 10 h 30
200 Coventry Road, Ottawa, ON

Overview Aperçu Employers have faced a steady stream of challenges in recent years in managing human rights issues in the workplace. The law imposes considerable obligations on employers, and there are seldom easy answers when difficulties arise. Join George Vuicic and Anne Lemay as they lead a lively presentation and discussion on the most significant…

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Revisiting Unjust Dismissals in Light of the Wilson Decision

September 7, 2016
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

What now? That is the question many federal employers are asking themselves following the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in Wilson v. Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd. In that decision, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that the “unjust dismissal” provisions of the Canada Labour Code prohibit without cause dismissals of non-unionized employees…

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Lancaster House Audio Conference

July 14, 2016

Topic “Conduct Gone Viral: Private Behaviour, Public Reaction and Workplace Consequences.”

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2016 Kingston Client Conference

May 9, 2016
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Kingston, ON

Change 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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2016 Ottawa Client Conference

May 6, 2016
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Ottawa, ON

Change 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.

Workshop

Workplace Investigation Training – Ottawa

February 29, 2016
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Ottawa, ON

Agenda This workshop focuses on essential investigation skills required by HR Professionals who are charged with investigating workplace incidents including: health and safety complaints Bill 168 workplace harassment and violence complaints discrimination and harassment complaints under the Human Rights Code employee misconduct, such as suspected sick leave abuse or time theft Following instructional components, attendees…

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2014 Kingston Client Conference

May 13, 2014
8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Kingston, ON

Stay 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 Ottawa Client Conference / Conférences de 2014 pour nos clients

May 9, 2014
8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Ottawa, ON

Stay 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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Quinte and Northumberland HRPA Chapters 14th Annual HR Employment & Labour Law Conference

October 16, 2012
Cobourg, ON

Agenda The Human Resources field is in constant change. The challenge for all Human Resource Professionals is to keep pace with the emerging knowledge and techniques in order to support the management team with accurate and timely information. On October 16th Hicks Morley has partnered with the Quinte Chapter and the Northumberland and District Chapter…

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2012 Ottawa Client Conference / Conférences de 2012 pour nos clients

May 25, 2012
8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Ottawa, ON

Position 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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2012 Kingston Client Conference

May 17, 2012
8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Kingston, ON

Position 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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Emerging Challenges in the University Sector: Staying a step ahead

March 28, 2012
12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Toronto, ON

Materials The university sector faces enormous economic and legal pressures that are driving rapid changes on campuses across Canada. In this wide-ranging session, we will discuss: Social media: Legal Issues for Universities Pension issues relating to deficiencies and governance The adequacy of University human rights policies and procedures in light of current HRTO standards The…

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School Board Management

October 27, 2011
8:30 a.m. - 3:20 p.m.
Toronto, ON

As in past years, our 2011 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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2011 CPBI Ontario Regional Conference

October 19, 2011 - October 21, 2011
Ottawa, ON

Topics Defined Contribution Plan Issues – Lessons from the U.S. Experience Getting it Right – Attendance Management in Your Workplace

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CACE 8th Annual Conference

September 22, 2011
Niagara Falls, ON

Topic Cross Canada Human Rights Overview and Update Labour Conflict and Injunctions: Advance Planning Strategic Communications and the Role of Labour and Employment Counsel The Supreme Court’s Fraser Decision and its Impact on the Future of Collective Bargaining and Labour Relations: Legal and Practical Issues for Employers Material Paper: The Labour Injunction in Canada

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University of Ottawa

November 27, 2008

Topic Advocacy Before Administrative Tribunals

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OBA/YLD East

September 10, 2008

Topic Recent Developments in Labour and Employment Law