2021 is a big year for faculty bargaining in the University sector. To ensure you are ready, we have put together a webinar that flags the hot topics in the sector as you prepare to head to the bargaining table.
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.
Webinar
Advantage CPD: COVID-19 – One Year Later
March 26, 2021We are one year into a Pandemic with its fundamental change to our workplaces ranging from total shutdown and restricted operations to full operations with safety requirements. In this session, we will pragmatically review the legal and human resources implications for workplaces including the current rules governing the safe operation of workplaces, the required response to COVID-19 Outbreaks in the workplace and the emerging issues arising out of mass vaccination programs and testing as well as the new look of onsite and offsite workplaces.
Speaking Engagement
On March 26, Rebecca Liu will present on “Best Practices in Workplace Investigations” to the Ontario Association of School Business Officials (OASBO) Human Resources Committee. To learn more and to register for this event, contact the Human Resource Committee at the Ontario Association of School Business Officials.
Conference / Seminar
Innangard Virtual Conference: The World of Work: The Great Reset 2021
March 24, 2021 - March 24, 2021Overview The pandemic has transformed the world of work: will 2021 be the great reset for employers? Join us to discuss the key HR issues facing organisations this year. We have put together six international panels of distinguished speakers that include leading scientists, politicians, in-house professionals, global HR and employment law experts. They will share…
Conference / Seminar
CPBI Ontario Canadian Pension Certificate Program Online
March 22, 2021 - March 31, 2021Overview Pensions and retirement savings used to be a relatively straightforward area for HR professionals. Not anymore. While still a very important element of employee compensation, the landscape of pension and retirement savings has become much more complex. Longer life expectancies and workplace demographics that often skew toward the more mature end of the spectrum are…
Conference / Seminar
Overview Workers’ Rights in the Pandemic Era: As part of the Queen’s Human Rights Law Club Conference
Workshop
Religious Accommodation, Gender Identity and Gender Expression
February 23, 2021Requests for accommodation based on an individual’s religious beliefs, gender identity and/or gender expression can present unique challenges. How you respond to these types of requests can mean the difference between a finding that suitable accommodations were offered and one that exposes your organization to significant liability. Join us for a webinar that addresses the legal obligations and best practices to keep in mind as it relates to religious accommodation, gender identity and gender expression.
Speaking Engagement
Osgoode Certificate in Pension Law: The Retirement Savings System
February 10, 2021Overview Designed and taught by Canada’s leading pensions experts, this unique program will provide you with the key knowledge, practical strategies and guidance you need to succeed in the complex world of pensions. Overview of the Canadian Retirement System Different Types of Pension Plans: Defined benefit Defined contribution Multi-employer Jointly sponsored Public sector Canada/Quebec Pension…
Workshop
Knowing how to manage the accommodation process related to an individual’s code-defined disability, can be a day-to-day challenge for employers and service providers, alike. Join us as we discuss the legal obligations and best practices to keep in mind as it relates to disability management.
Workshop
Introduction to the Duty to Accommodate Training Workshop
November 24, 2020There’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?