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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Building A Better Farm: Are You Labour Law Compliant?

March 22, 2018
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
443 James Street, Delhi, ON

Overview Do you hire farm labour? Whether employing family members or off-shore workers, it is important to make sure you are compliant with laws & regulations. Plan to attend this FREE workshop to learn how Bill 148 has changed the landscape of labour laws on the farm; how to ensure compliance when hiring off-shore labourers;…

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Ontario Municipal Human Resources Association (OMHRA) Bill 148 Bootcamp: Implementation Training for Ontario Municipalities, Agencies, Boards and Commissions

February 7, 2018
9:30 a.m - 2:30 p.m.
6361 Fallsview Blvd, Niagara Falls, ON

weeping changes to workplace laws are here – and to ensure compliance with Bill 148 Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) and Labour Relations Act, 1995 (LRA) reforms, your Municipal Organization, Agency, Board, or Commission must be prepared to effectively implement them. Join Hicks Morley and OMHRA for an intensive program tailored to issues faced by Municipalities, Agencies, Boards and Commissions, and designed to equip you with the insight, tools and practical resources necessary to prepare your organization for Bill 148 implementation.

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AdvantAge Ontario Human Resources Law: The Year in Review

January 26, 2018
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Webinar

Overview Join this popular annual webinar to hear about important developments in human resources law over the past year, and the key trends to think about for 2018. Topics will include an update on bargaining trends in the LTC sector, key changes under the WSIB regime, labour and employment update with a focus on Bill…

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Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC): 2018 Labour Relations Seminar

January 17, 2018 - January 18, 2018
145 Richmond St West, Toronto, ON

Overview Over the course of two days, chief fire officers, senior municipal officials and human resource professionals hear from a team of legal experts, fire chiefs from across Ontario, and renowned international speakers that give insight, up-to-date knowledge and guidance into a wide range of labour relations issues that are currently impacting the fire service….

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Strategies for Operating in the New Environment – Preparing for Ontario Bill 148: Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act 2017

November 21, 2017 - November 22, 2017
90 Bloor Street East, Toronto, ON

Topic – 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…