As institutions migrate their data almost exclusively to electronically stored formats, unique freedom of information (FOI) access issues arise when confronting requests for such records.
Training & Events
Conference / Seminar
School Board Management Conference
November 27, 2024Hicks Morley is delighted to present our 2024 School Board Management Conference for human resources professionals, directors of education, supervisory officers and trustees.
We invite you to join us for breakfast and a “whirlwind tour” of recent developments in labour, employment and education law. After a brief networking break, you’ll attend a plenary session on the right to privacy and freedom of expression in schools followed by a dynamic session by our guest speaker. After lunch, you’ll participate in two workshops of your choice (which you’ll preselect during registration) and have another opportunity to network.
Workshop
Arbitration Workshop
November 14, 2024For 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.
Speaking Engagement
Ontario Municipal Human Resources Association (OMHRA) Fall Conference: It’s NOT Business as Usual
September 10, 2024 - September 12, 2024Overview The OMHRA Fall Conference gives municipal human resources professionals an opportunity to connect and explore timely and topical sessions. We look forward to reconnecting and providing information and advice in the following presentations. Victoria McCorkindale will review how AI is being introduced into the workplace, the importance of an AI use policy, the anticipated…
Webinar
Freedom of information (FOI) coordinators responding to access requests need to balance a wide range of issues—from clarifying requests and arranging reasonable searches to preparing fee estimates—all within tight time frames.
Conference / Seminar
Good governance of your pension and benefits plans is critical to mitigate regulatory, legal and other risks. This session is a must for employers and plan administrators to understand why a strong governance program is a legal imperative.
Workshop
This session will begin with a brief overview of workplace investigation best practices. We will then turn our attention to an interactive exercise in which attendees will have the opportunity to use what they learned in Part 1 to develop and hone their skills.
Speaking Engagement
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.
Webinar
On November 9, 2023 the Supreme Court of Canada issued the long-awaited decision in R v Greater Sudbury (City). The outcome of this decision has widespread and significant implications under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) that will impact municipalities in the future.
Speaking Engagement
Hicks Morley’s Scott Williams and Victoria McCorkindale will be speaking on a panel with privacy regulator staff at the IAPP Canada Privacy Symposium, the largest annual gathering of privacy professionals.
Speaking Engagement
Ontario Municipal Human Resources Association (OMHRA) Spring Workshop
April 19, 2023 - April 20, 2023The OMHRA Spring Workshop is the largest municipal human resources meeting of its kind in Ontario, attracting over 150 of Ontario’s leading municipal human resources professionals.
Webinar
FOI Coordinators responding to access requests need to balance a wide range of issues from clarifying requests and arranging reasonable searches to preparing fee estimates all within tight time frames. This program addresses a number of the strategic and practical considerations which go into responding to requesters under FIPPA.
Workshop
This session will begin with a brief overview of workplace investigation best practices. We will then turn our attention to an interactive exercise in which attendees will have the opportunity to use what they learned in Part 1 to develop and hone their skills.
Workshop
The session will include instructional components, video demonstrations and discussion regarding strategies to deal with issues that can arise when conducting investigations. Attendees will receive a detailed digital manual entitled, “Hicks Morley’s Guide to Conducting Investigations into Workplace Complaints.”
Speaking Engagement
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.
Workshop
In this workshop, we will discuss the various technologies employers can utilize within the workplace (including GPS, computer monitoring, video surveillance, biometrics, etc.) and what legal implications come from the use of such technologies. We will review privacy and other compliance requirements to consider, and we will discuss how technology can benefit your investigation.
Workshop
In this session, attendees will apply the skills they learned during the Workplace Investigation Training Workshop: Investigation Fundamentals and Best Practices (Part 1) by taking part in an interactive investigation exercise.
Workshop
This session focuses on investigation fundamentals. Attendees will learn the key takeaways from caselaw and the best practices for investigating workplace incidents
Webinar
This webinar will focus on the potential changes to Canada’s privacy legislation through the introduction of Bill C-27, Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2022. If passed, this Bill will create significant changes to the current Personal Information and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and would enact new legislation regarding privacy and artificial intelligence. We will discuss the key impacts should Bill C-27 get passed, along with what this means for Canada’s privacy legislation going forward.
Speaking Engagement
Victoria McCorkindale discusses the privacy challenges that arise through public and private sector collaborations, including who owns data that is created through the relationship, who has decision-making power over the handling of such data and which privacy laws govern.
Workshop
In this session, attendees will apply the skills they learned during the Workplace Investigation Training Workshop: Investigation Fundamentals and Best Practices (Part 1) by taking part in an interactive investigation exercise.
Workshop
The session will include instructional components, video demonstrations and discussion regarding strategies to deal with issues that can arise when conducting investigations. Attendees will receive a detailed digital manual entitled, “Hicks Morley’s Guide to Conducting Investigations into Workplace Complaints.”