Overview The OMHRA Fall Conference gives municipal human resources professionals an opportunity to connect and explore timely and topical sessions. We look forward to reconnecting and providing information and advice in the following presentations. Victoria McCorkindale will review how AI is being introduced into the workplace, the importance of an AI use policy, the anticipated…
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
Frank Cesario and Kenji Nuhn—along with the University of Toronto’s Julie McAlpine-Jeffries—will share insights to assist in-house counsel in providing strategic and up-to-date advice on the current critical issues and hot topics in employment law.
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
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.”
Speaking Engagement
2024 Labour Relations Seminar: An Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC) and Hicks Morley Event
January 23, 2024 - January 25, 2024In 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.
Speaking Engagement
Construction Labour & Employment Relations Conference
December 4, 2023Overview The Construction Labour & Employment Relations Conference is uniquely designed to foster relevant and timely discussion driven by the needs of senior executives and professionals representing Canadian building trades unions and construction employers. Through candid debate, panel discussions and expert-led presentations, seasoned practitioners and leading advisors will examine significant legislative developments and emerging labour…
Speaking Engagement
This session will be delivered by Hicks Morley’s own Mark Mason along with Joshua Doreen-Harfield from the City of Mississauga and Karen Gordon of Gordon Strategies.
Speaking Engagement
Provincial Network on Developmental Services: 2023 DS HR Forum
October 25, 2023 - October 26, 2023As one of the featured lawyers speaking at the forum, Charles Hofley will discuss key topics in HR including artificial intelligence, bargaining trends and current labour relations, arbitration and human rights issues in the developmental services sector.
Speaking Engagement
County of Carleton Law Association: Ottawa Eight-Minute Employment Lawyer
September 27, 2023The County of Carleton Law Association’s newly extended Ottawa Eight-Minute Employment Lawyer program is designed for all lawyers with an interest in learning about the latest in employment law, whether they practise exclusively or only occasionally in this area of law. At this year’s event, Siobhan O’Brien has written a paper and will present a session titled, “Electronic Monitoring, Privacy, and Employment Law.”
Speaking Engagement
In a panel session titled, “Section 61: Appealing MOL Orders,” Nadine Zacks will look at the types of orders that can be appealed, whether and when to appeal, and the jurisdiction and powers of the Ontario Labour Relations Board.