OPSBA’s Education Labour Relations and Human Resources Symposium is held each spring and is designed to provide professional development in the areas of labour relations and human resources to trustees, directors of education, senior human resources officials and labour relations practitioners.
Practice Area: Employment Law
Canadian Association of University Solicitors (CAUS): 2022 Conference and Annual General Meeting
In “Social Media and the Law,” Amanda Lawrence-Patel spoke about issues that may arise with respect to social media and academic freedom.
The Canadian Association of Black Lawyers (CABL) Annual Conference: Post-Pandemic Return to Work – What Should We Think About?
What does the case law have to say about employees returning to “in-person work”? How does the lifting of provincial mandates affect an employer’s obligation to accommodate? Can employers mandate vaccination? What are the human rights implications?
Canadian Masonry Contractors Association (CMCA) Conference: Managing Today’s Diverse Workforce
Today’s workforce reflects the diversity of the population in terms of gender identity, religion, race and other characteristics.
Bill 27 Update: The Latest on Licensing and Regulatory Requirements
Ontario’s Bill 27, the Working for Workers Act, 2021, has proposed several amendments to the Employment Standards Act, 2000. Major changes include the prohibition of non-compete agreements, new licensing requirements for temporary help agencies and recruiters, and the adoption of a right-to-disconnect policy for employers with 25 or more employees.
Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) Grand Valley: Annual Business Meeting and 2023 Legal Update
Hicks Morley’s Laura Buck will provide a legislative update regarding employment, human resources, labour and safety laws. The session will provide human resources professionals with updated knowledge regarding legislative obligations with respect to various employee entitlements.
Ontario Legal Conference: Cross Borders
Hicks Morley’s Kayley Leon will be speaking on a panel during an afternoon session titled, “Employment Issues in a Cross-Border Context.”
Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA): 2023 Education Labour Relations and Human Resources Symposium
The OPSBA Education Labour Relations and Human Resources Symposium features informative keynote speakers, panels and workshops on managing human resources issues in the media, workplace investigations, safe schools, collective bargaining, social media in the workplace, employment equity and employee wellness.
Ontario Bar Association (OBA) Labour and Employment Law Program – Litigating an Employment File: Discovery
The OBA’s full-day program will review the latest developments in litigating an employment law file. Expert faculty will review both the foundational law and emerging issues. The program includes a focus on litigation strategy, providing you with the necessary skills and best practices you need to successfully represent your clients at every stage in the litigation process.
Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC): 2023 Labour Relations Seminar
In this three-day labour relations seminar, we—along with fire chiefs from across the country and renowned guest speakers—will provide insight and guidance on a wide range of labour relations issues currently impacting the fire service.