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Ontario Municipal Human Resources Association (OMHRA) Fall Conference: It’s NOT Business as Usual

September 10, 2024 - September 12, 2024

Overview 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…

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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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Accommodating Mental Health in the Workplace: Advanced Accommodation Principles

October 13, 2023
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET

Managing mental health issues in the workplace poses a considerable challenge to employers, who are often required to navigate difficult questions around employee privacy, employment preferences, and workplace rules and expectations with the duty to accommodate. Join us as we discuss the legal obligations that arise when working to accommodate employee mental health concerns and the best practices to keep in mind as they relate to accommodating mental health in the workplace.

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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.

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Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC): 2023 Labour Relations Seminar

January 24, 2023 - January 26, 2023

In 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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Religious Accommodation, Gender Identity and Gender Expression

September 29, 2022
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ET

Requests for accommodation based on an individual’s religious beliefs, gender identity and/or gender expression can present unique challenges. How you respond to these types of requests can mean the difference between a finding that suitable accommodations were offered and one that exposes your organization to significant liability. Join us for a webinar that addresses the legal obligations and best practices to keep in mind as it relates to religious accommodation, gender identity and gender expression.