Overview The legalization of cannabis for recreational use and the exponential growth of people using medicinal cannabis gives rise to challenges for employers and service providers. Our speakers will provide insights into legal developments related to medical and recreational cannabis for those working in employee benefits and human resources, including the impact of cannabis on…
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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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New coverage for chronic mental stress under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 will now apply to cases of workplace harassment. This change in legislation will impact existing legal practice relating to workplace investigations, dispute resolution, and litigation.
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2019 Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC) Labour Relations Seminar
January 22, 2019 - January 24, 2019Over 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. Throughout…
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AdvantAge Ontario Webinar: Human Resources Law – The Year in Review
January 16, 2019Join 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 2019. Topics will include an update on: bargaining trends in the LTC sector; managing the workplace consequences of the legalization of cannabis; the labour and employment impacts of the Making Ontario Open for Business Act, 2018; the impacts of the Police Record Checks Reform Act, 2015 on employers; and more!
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Topics Case Law Update The New WSIB Chronic Mental Stress Policy Legalization of Cannabis When Good Employees go Bad Harassment: What it is, What it is Not Social Media: Policy Best Practices, Misconduct and Litigation Evidence Accommodation Hot Topics: Medical Marijuana, Addictions and Service Animals
HRPA Kingston and District Chapter: Legal Dine and Learn
October 18, 2018Topic Join us for a small roundtable learning with four lawyers, all speaking on current hot HR topics including Workplace Mediation and Harassment Investigations, the new WSIB Chronic Mental Stress Policy, Duty to Inquire When a Disability is Thought to be Impacting Job Performance, and Marijuana in the Workplace.
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Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs Annual Education Conference Fire-Rescue Canada 2018
September 16, 2018 - September 19, 2018Overview #METOO and Fire Service. Agenda
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Since January 2018, workers may be entitled to WSIB benefits for chronic mental stress where the chronic mental stress is caused by a substantial work-related stressor such as an incident of workplace harassment. This Advantage CPD session will provide employers a better understanding of such claims, of best practices regarding mental stress in their workplaces and practical tips to reduce their liability.
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Join us as we discuss these latest legal developments and more as we present effective tips, strategies and best practices that can help your organization stay on the leading edge of human resources management.
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2018 Kingston Client Conference
May 29, 2018Join us as we discuss these latest legal developments and more as we present effective tips, strategies and best practices that can help your organization stay on the leading edge of human resources management.