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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Ontario Bar Association (OBA): Pensions and Benefits 17th Annual Hot Spots

October 8, 2019 - October 8, 2019
8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Toronto, ON

Experts discuss the evolving legal landscapes for defined contribution pension plans and group benefits, and how these changes will affect practitioners working in this legal area.  Faculty  will  also  review  changes  related  to  shared  risk  plans,  and  what  the  new  changes  mean  for consolidation in the pension sector. Agenda Topic Decumulation Options on the Horizon

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Accommodation Training Workshop

October 8, 2019
Registration / Breakfast: 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Session: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Lunch will be served.
1150 Wellington Rd S, London, ON

There’s no such thing as “textbook” accommodation. Whether your employee has a challenging physical or mental disability that impacts their ability to do the job, childcare problems that interfere with their performance, faith-related obligations or is in the process of transitioning, how you respond to that individual’s request – or don’t – can mean significant liability for your organization. Are you prepared?

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Workplace Investigation Training Workshop

September 26, 2019
Registration/Breakfast: 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Session: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Lunch will be served.
77 King Street West, 39th Floor, Toronto, ON

This 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.

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The Advocates’ Society: Employment Litigation Advocacy

September 24, 2019
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
2700-250 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON

Hear practical advocacy advice from senior counsel who specialize in employment law litigation. Whether you act frequently on employment matters, or are looking to expand your expertise, this program offers insights for all.

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Arbitration Workshop

September 19, 2019
Registration / Breakfast: 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Session: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Lunch will be served.
77 King Street West, 39th Floor, Toronto, ON

This one day hands-on workshop has been designed to equip both new and more experienced members of your labour relations team with the skills necessary to prepare a case for grievance arbitration. From providing a refresher on the process and principles, to skill-building group work, we guide participants through key steps.

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AdvantAge Ontario Webinar: Policies and Best Practices for Employee Hiring, Integration and Termination

September 12, 2019
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Webinar

Overview Learn how to develop, implement and enforce employment policies, including hiring, progressive discipline and termination. Recognize when it’s time to revise employment policies and how to proceed. Hear how a member home has implemented best practices for hiring, employee onboarding and termination. Agenda View the agenda for this webinar.

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Canadian Association of Counsel to Employers (CACE): 16th Annual Conference

September 12, 2019 - September 14, 2019
101 Lyon Street, Ottawa, ON, K1R 5T9

Overview OHS Session: Deep in the Trenches: Practical Tips in Defending OHS Charges An action-packed panel built around one or more scenarios, this panel will provide you with: practical tips for defending OHS charges; guidance on how to establish due diligence; and best practices for documenting due diligence. Practice Corner 2.0: Tips For the Use…