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

Ontario Association of Paramedic Chiefs (OAPC) 2018 Spring Conference

May 9, 2018 - May 10, 2018
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Holiday Inn Toronto International Airport, Toronto, ON

Overview Essential Ambulance Services Agreement Update WSIB Update – Stresses to Worry About Human Rights Update Intoxicants in the Workplace Bill 148 Update – Which End is Up? Sexual Harassment and “#Metoo” Emergency Services Bargaining Landscape Update

Conference / Seminar

2018 Waterloo Client Conference

May 8, 2018
Breakfast: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Session: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
425 Bingemans Centre Dr., Kitchener, ON

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.

Speaking Engagement

International Bar Association Annual Employment and Discrimination Conference

May 3, 2018
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Le Westin, Montreal, QC

Overview Local Law, Personal ethics and corporate standards The challenge of multiculturalism: how can multinationals reconcile core values and codes of conduct in countries with different social and ethical standards? “I refuse!” When can an employee legitimately refuse an employer’s direction? Personal versus corporate ethics: which should govern? The right to blow the whistle: when…

Speaking Engagement

16th Annual Current Issues in Employment Law

April 27, 2018
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
20 Toronto Street, 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON

Overview Exploring the Enforceability of Termination Provisions Through the Lens of Fairness Principles Fairness principles as a foundation of the jurisprudence in this area Helpful drafting advice and the essential constituent components of an enforceable agreement Important red flags to watch out for Moving forward: modernizing your employment agreements and offer letters  

Speaking Engagement

ACSESS Toronto Chapter Meeting on “Sexual Harassment in the Workplace”

April 13, 2018
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
777 Bay Street, Toronto, ON

Overview In an evolving workplace landscape and the recent focus on the #MeToo movement, companies must ensure that they are aware, diligent and proactive around the laws regarding workplace and sexual harassment. At the presentation, we will briefly review the state of the law and the recent changes made. Further, we will explore best practices…

Conference / Seminar

2018 Toronto Client Conference

April 5, 2018 - May 3, 2018
Breakfast: 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Session: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
77 King St. W., 39th Floor, Toronto, ON

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.

Workshop

Attendance Management Training Workshop

March 29, 2018
Breakfast: 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Session: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
77 King Street West, 39th floor, Toronto, ON

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…

Speaking Engagement

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;…