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.


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Pension, Benefits and Executive Compensation: Planning for Tomorrow, Today

January 20, 2016
8:30 am - 10:30 am
Toronto, ON

Agenda The pension, benefits and executive compensation landscape remains in constant evolution.  Employers and plan administrators are constantly preparing for the next big change on the horizon. In this session, we will provide clients with important information and strategies to assist them in their roles as employers or plan administrators in planning for several near…

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Professionalism Smorgasbord

December 1, 2015
8:30 am - 10:30 am
Toronto, ON

Just in time to meet your professionalism CPD requirements for 2015, Hicks Morley invites you to join us for a roundtable on legal ethics.

Using labour and employment related ethical dilemma scenarios tailored to in-house counsel, there will be small group discussion followed by a review of the applicable Rules of Professional Conduct.

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Workplace Investigation Training

November 26, 2015
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Toronto, ON

A one-day interactive workshop on how to conduct an effective workplace investigation. Agenda This workshop focuses on essential investigation skills required by HR Professionals who are charged with investigating workplace incidents. Following instructional components, attendees will work, in small groups, through case scenarios designed to highlight strategies which can be used to deal with issues…

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The Ins and Outs of Developing & Administering an Effective Attendance Management Policy

November 25, 2015
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Toronto, ON

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…

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Social Media and Off-Duty Conduct

November 18, 2015
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Toronto, ON

Agenda Social media has changed the way we do business – and created new challenges for employers. In this session, we will review and discuss: The latest case law on the ability of employers to discipline and/or terminate for off-duty conduct on social media How employers should respond when their employees become the target of…

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Accommodation Training Workshop

November 9, 2015
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Toronto, ON

A one-day interactive training workshop on managing accommodation issues in the workplace Agenda There’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 his or her performance, faith-related obligations or is in the process of…