Accommodation issues, including pay equity continue to present challenging issues for human resources professionals and in-house counsel in the federal sector. For both employers and service providers alike, ever-evolving jurisprudence and recent legislative reforms are continuing to generate new obligations – and potential new liability. Faced with novel complaints and requests for accommodation, prudent employers and service providers must be prepared to think “outside the box.”
Training & Events
From accredited continuing legal education programs to special interest sessions for our clients and invited friends, Hicks Morley's conferences and events offer valuable insight into topical issues important to your business and your professional growth.
Speaking Engagement
Infonex Conference on “Preparing for Ontario Bill 148 – Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act 2017”
November 21, 2017 - November 22, 2017Topic Strategies for Operating in the New Environment
Speaking Engagement
Strategies for Operating in the New Environment – Preparing for Ontario Bill 148: Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act 2017
November 21, 2017 - November 22, 2017Topic – Prioritize amendments under Labour Relations Act and the Employment Standards Act – Establish time lines and target dates for amending policies, assessing training needs and developing relevant training programs – Proactively review relevant collective agreement provisions prior to your next round of bargaining – Assess cost consequences of Bill 148 and determine the…
Workshop
Workplace Investigation Training
November 14, 2017This workshop focuses on essential investigation skills required by HR Professionals who are charged with investigating workplace incidents including: 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, and more!
Speaking Engagement
Your First Application before the Human Rights Tribunal
November 13, 2017Topic: Interim Steps and Summary Hearings. Overview: Are you new to, or interested in human rights law? Are you looking to brush up on the fundamentals of practice before the Human Rights Tribunal? Do not miss this practical primer on how to navigate your first application or response before the Human Rights Tribunal. With essential…
Speaking Engagement
Ontario Labour-Management Arbitrators’ Association
November 2, 2017Topic Things our Clients say about you
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.
Workshop
Accommodation Training Workshop – Toronto
October 24, 2017There’s no such thing as “textbook” accommodation. Whether your employee has a challenging physical or mental disability that impacts their ability to do the job, childcare problems that interfere with their performance, faith-related obligations or is in the process of transitioning, how you respond to that individual’s request – or don’t – can mean significant liability for your organization. Are you prepared?
Speaking Engagement
Overview: Canada’s provincial and federal jurisdictions make for a complex environment. This makes it challenging for HR executives to stay abreast of developments in employment and labour law. Tom Moutsatsos, Partner with the Toronto-based law firm Hicks Morley, will paint a picture of the legal landscape for 2018 and beyond. They will discuss new legislation…