Nigel McKechnie will be moderating the OBA’s program on the civil trial process. Designed with both experienced litigators and recently called lawyers in mind, this program will reveal the trial techniques that work, and the mistakes litigators often make.
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
At the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO), employers and service providers must be strategic with respect to the HRTO’s specific procedural practices and tendencies, in addition to matters involving legislation and case law. This session will provide insights regarding how to best navigate HRTO proceedings
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.
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.
Speaking Engagement
The Ontario Bar Association: Employment Law Class Actions
February 16, 2024As an experienced class action litigator and one of the program speakers, Elisha Jamieson-Davies will examine current issues and ongoing actions on misclassification. She will also discuss the development of class action cases regarding diversity, equity and inclusion policies and employer hiring practices.
Speaking Engagement
The Law Society of Ontario: 24th Employment Law Summit
October 11, 2023Employment law is always evolving. Every year sees a raft of new decisions from all levels of court as well as a number of legislative initiatives. At this year’s event, Elisha Jamieson-Davies will co-present a session titled, “Class Action Matters.”
Speaking Engagement
The Schedule 2 Employers Group annual industry conference gathers Schedule 2 employers from across Ontario to learn about current issues and new advancements in the fields of workers’ compensation, disability management, employee wellness, and workplace health and safety.
Speaking Engagement
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.
Speaking Engagement
The occurrence of inappropriate conduct in the workplace can have a detrimental effect on the workplace as a whole and can lead to serious implications for municipalities and their human resources professionals.
Webinar
Organizations are faced with a variety of employment issues. While you may be comfortable dealing with the issues that occur time and time again, others arise so infrequently that you may feel unprepared when they finally do. This session will address some of the less common matters that you may need to deal with in managing employment-related legal matters.