This session focuses on investigation fundamentals. Attendees will learn the key takeaways from case law and best practices for investigating workplace incidents. The morning portion of the session will include instructional components, video demonstrations and a discussion regarding strategies to deal with issues that can arise when conducting investigations. In the afternoon we will go over a brief overview of workplace investigation best practices and summarize what we have learned.
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 Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA): 2024 Education Labour Relations and Human Resources Symposium
April 25, 2024 - April 26, 2024Designed for school board trustees, labour relations practitioners, human resources practitioners, supervisory officers and directors of education, this year’s Education Labour Relations and Human Resources Symposium will feature informative keynote speakers, panels and workshops on innovation and transformation in a changing labour relations environment.
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.
Webinar
Advantage CPD: Ensuring Your Mediation is a Success
April 16, 2024Mediation 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. In this Advantage CPD webinar, we will discuss many issues surrounding mediations.
Speaking Engagement
The Law Society of Ontario: The Eight-Minute Labour Lawyer
April 11, 2024The Law Society of Ontario’s “Eight-Minute” series is the go-to program for legal practitioners. At this year’s event, Allison MacIsaac will present a session titled, “How to Be Creative and Legal in Settlements.”
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.
Webinar
In this complimentary webinar, we will provide an update on these legislative changes and other key issues and trends impacting the sector. We will also invite discussion among participants regarding the issues impacting labour relations in their services.
Webinar
In this session, we will discuss what constitutes bad faith in the employment context and how it applies to different phases of the employment relationship. We will address employer conduct leading up to termination, at the time of termination, during the post-termination period and during litigation—each of which can have an effect on an award for bad faith damages.
Workshop
Duty to Accommodate Training: In-person Workshop
March 5, 2024Please note registration for this event is now closed. Fee: $499.00 plus $64.87 (13% HST) Total $564.87 per person Overview There’s no such thing as a “textbook” for accommodation. Your employee may have a challenging physical or mental disability that impacts their ability to do the job. Each scenario is unique and types of disabilities…
Speaking Engagement
In “Five Trends to Consider,” Rebecca will examine trends such as remote work rules, non-disclosure agreements and arbitration clauses and how these factor in when drafting an employment agreement. The Law Society of Ontario’s annual program focuses on different key or novel clauses, examining the impact of recent case law and legislative changes, while providing valuable precedent language.