This one-day interactive workshop focuses on fundamental legal principles relating to attendance management and will provide tips on drafting a successful attendance management plan.
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
Canadian Association of Statutory Human Rights Agencies (CASHRA) 2019 Conference: Balancing Rights and Responsibilities
June 26, 2019 - June 27, 2019Overview Topic: Sexual Harassment – Creating a Culture of Safer Workplaces This presentation will explore how employers can create safer workplaces for all employees with the development of advanced inclusion and equity policies and programs. The presentation will also explore opportunities to restore workplace relations, among workers directly involved, as well as bystanders, which have…
Speaking Engagement
Overview Public sector restructuring, including initiatives which could significantly impact municipalities across Ontario, has been front and center in many political announcements and discussions in recent months. Specific details and specific changes have not been announced at this time, but municipalities need to be aware of the issues so that planning can begin as these…
Speaking Engagement
Overview Presented by Hicks Morley and the HRPA Durham Chapter Topics: Recent Employment Law and Labour Law Case Update Cannabis in the Workplace and Benefit Plan Implications ESA Update – Bill 148 and Bill 47 – What Does it Mean? Post 65 Employee Benefits Update Pay Equity Update and Maintenance Obligations Off-Duty Conduct – When…
Speaking Engagement
Overview The past year has seen various developments in the jurisprudence and legislation related to pensions and employee benefits. Our knowledgeable speakers from across the country will provide an update on noteworthy cases and legislative changes, including the following: Recent and upcoming legislative changes from across Canada, including ongoing pension funding reform and the status…
Workshop
Workplace Investigation Training Workshop
May 30, 2019This 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, health and safety complaints.
Webinar
WSIB Chronic Mental Stress Policy: One Year Later
May 13, 2019Since January 2018, workers have been entitled to WSIB benefits for chronic mental stress where the chronic mental stress is caused by a substantial work-related stressor such as workplace harassment and other criteria are satisfied. This Advantage CPD session will provide employers with a practical update on how this policy is being applied by the WSIB at each stage of claim adjudication, and how these WSIB claims may impact proceedings in other forums.
Speaking Engagement
Overview Keeping up to date on the law to ensure that your organization is in compliance with legislation and precedent setting decisions may seem daunting. This session will help you navigate the increasingly complex legal framework that HR Professionals work in, addressing some key challenges agencies are facing including collective bargaining; integrated community based service…
Speaking Engagement
Overview Developments in Responsible Business Conduct Efforts to develop programs in responsible business conduct continue to grow. What are the challenges that today’s multi-national corporations face in adopting and implementing their own responsible business conduct policies? This panel will discuss current guidelines that can assist companies in creating programs as well as what works, what…
Speaking Engagement
Ontario Municipal Human Resources Association (OMHRA) Spring Workshop: Annual Hicks Morley Update
April 10, 2019 - April 12, 2019An informative case law and legal update providing vital information to OMHRA members about current legislation, case law, awards and settlements. Don’t miss this crowd favourite!