In the Law Society of Ontario’s program designed for legal practitioners—including in-house counsel, those in private practice and paralegals—this foundational course is designed to provide a primer of the key requirements of the Employment Standards Act. Hicks Morley’s Mari Maimets joins other panelists who will cover the essentials as well as more complex issues.
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
The Law Society of Ontario’s annual program breaks down the essential components of an employment contract. Hicks Morley’s Mornelle Lee joins other presenters in providing a review of different key clauses, offering insights on drafting language and the latest legal developments.
Virtual Training
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
Ontario Legal Conference: Current Issues in Sports Law
February 5, 2025Kayley Leon will be co-chairing and speaking at the Ontario Bar Association’s Ontario Legal Conference about the most current and pressing substantive legal and practical issues in sports law.
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.
Virtual Training
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 program focused on key issues facing both public- and private-sector clients who are working to get projects built in Ontario
Speaking Engagement
In “Navigating the Duty to Accommodate in School Boards: Mitigating Risks and Enhancing Inclusivity,” Dianne Jozefacki will delve into the critical aspects of managing risk within the duty to accommodate.
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.