Mediation is becoming an ever-present fixture in all forms of employment advocacy, whether it be in civil litigation or in matters before boards and tribunals. It is a critical stage in the litigation process. As such, it is important to take a holistic approach to the mediation process, one that does not focus on just the mediation itself.
Training & Events
Workshop
This session will begin with a brief overview of workplace investigation best practices. We will then turn our attention to an interactive exercise in which attendees will have the opportunity to use what they learned in Part 1 to develop and hone their skills.
Workshop
Duty to Accommodate Training: In-person Workshop
March 18, 2025In this hands-on, interactive workshop, we will review the tools needed to address and manage disability and accommodation issues in the workplace.
Speaking Engagement
The Osgoode Intensive Guide to Responding to Campus Sexual Violence
February 19, 2025Campus sexual violence is a critical challenge for post-secondary institutions. Hicks Morley’s Njeri Damali Sojourner-Campbell will join a panel to discuss best practices in interim measures in sexual violence complaints as part of The Osgoode Intensive Guide to Responding to Campus Sexual Violence
Workshop
The session will include instructional components, video demonstrations and discussion regarding strategies to deal with issues that can arise when conducting investigations. Attendees will receive a detailed digital manual entitled, “Hicks Morley’s Guide to Conducting Investigations into Workplace Complaints.”
Speaking Engagement
2025 Labour Relations Seminar: An Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC) and Hicks Morley Event
January 22, 2025 - January 24, 2025In 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.
Workshop
Managing mental health issues in the workplace poses a considerable challenge to employers, who are often required to navigate difficult questions around employee privacy, employment preferences, and workplace rules and expectations with the duty to accommodate.
Speaking Engagement
Nigel McKechnie will lead in-depth discussions and share practical advice to promote a safe and respectful work environment.
Speaking Engagement
In this 45-minute presentation designed for municipal human resources professionals, Amanda Cohen and Stephanie Jeronimo will discuss how to design a recruitment process that increases representation of historically underrepresented groups and how to make use of special program provisions under the Human Rights Code to achieve goals of diversity, equity and inclusivity.
Speaking Engagement
HRnet Communitech Peer2Peer Group: Legal Update
April 18, 2024Kathryn Meehan and Evon Gayle will be providing a legal update during a session hosted by HRnet Communitech Peer2Peer Group, a hub for HR professionals in the tech sector.