In this interactive workshop, participants will gain the strategies and tools needed to manage the WSIB and WSIAT appeal processes, understand the differences between the WSIB and WSIAT appeal procedures, learn the common mistakes and pitfalls and how to avoid them, how to assess evidence and develop a theory of the case, and how and when to seek professional assistance.
Location: Toronto
2025 Labour Relations Seminar: An Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC) and Hicks Morley Event
In 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.
National Academy of Arbitrators 75th Annual Meeting & Education Conference: Arbitration in a Changing World: COVID, COVID, COVID: A Multitude of Workplace Issues
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on workplaces and union-management relations. Arbitrators, unions, and employers have dealt with new and developing issues such as mandatory vaccination, testing, accommodation, protection of worker health and safety, sick pay, discipline for safety violations, leaves of absence, and many other issues.
Ontario Association of Paramedic Chiefs (OAPC): 2022 Spring Education and Labour Relations Symposium
The 2022 OAPC Spring Education and Labour Relations Symposium will be taking place in person and online this year.
Privacy at Odds: Managing Conflict in Public and Private Sector Relationships: International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) Canada Privacy Symposium 2022
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.
Critical Questions for Corporate Counsel: What to Do When High-Risk Situations Are Evolving
In-house counsel have a critical role when big issues arise. New challenges and changing expectations continue to shape the labour and employment landscape, with issues often finding their way into public discourse.
Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA): Canadian Pensions Certificate Program
The landscape of pension and retirement savings has become much more complex over the years. Longer life expectancies and workplace demographics that often skew toward the more mature end of the spectrum are also complicating factors. As pension law and regulation continue to evolve, a good understanding of the legal framework, best practices and risk management is critical to successful plan administration.
Attendance Management Training Workshop
Employee absenteeism is one of the most challenging issues an employer faces. From administering an attendance management plan, to dealing with chronic absenteeism, to terminating an employee’s employment for failure to report to work, employers are often treading cautiously so as not to infringe on an employee’s privacy or human rights.
WSIB Mental Stress Claims: Building on the Fundamentals and Best Practices for Resolving Claims
WSIB claims for mental stress conditions pose unique challenges for employers. Join us as we discuss best practices for effectively managing mental stress claims, with a view to mitigating costs and working toward successful resolution of claims in the workplace. In this workshop, we will explore and build on the fundamentals of mental stress claims by addressing topics
Duty to Accommodate Workshop
In this hands-on, interactive workshop, we will review the tools needed to address and manage disability and accommodation issues in the workplace.