Agenda The much anticipated coming into force date for CASL (Canada’s Anti Spam Legislation) has been set for July 1, 2014. CASL enacts broadly-applicable law that governs the sending of “commercial electronic messages” as well as other communication practices used by legitimate businesses. While the regulation will affect some organizations more than others, CASL compliance…
Training & Event Type: Conference / Seminar
Times, They are a Changing in the Pension & Benefits World (Accredited)
Agenda Retirement issues are in the spotlight like never before as everyone from governments to employers grapple with rising costs for pension and healthcare, while pension plan members and retirees may prefer to preserve the status quo. This session will highlight key developments in these changing times. What’s New? – A review of key case…
The Race to Finish – Professional Development (Accredited)
It has been a very busy year. We are now approaching the end of 2013 and there are still commitments to be met and knowledge to be acquired. If you missed the opportunity to attend one or more of our Advantage CPD accredited sessions this year we will be running 9 sessions, in a recorded…
Workplace Investigation Training
This workshop focuses on essential investigation skills required by HR Professionals who are charged with investigating workplace incidents. Attendance at this session will include a detailed manual entitled, “Hicks Morley’s Guide to Conducting Investigations into Workplace Complaints”. Fee $750.00 plus $97.50 HST (13%), totalling $847.50 per person. Agenda 8:00 Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:30 1….
Workplace Investigation Training – Colleges
This workshop focuses on essential investigation skills required by HR Professionals who are charged with investigating workplace incidents. Attendance at this session will include a detailed manual entitled, “Hicks Morley’s Guide to Conducting Investigations into Workplace Complaints”. Fee $750.00 plus $97.50 HST (13%), totalling $847.50 per person. Agenda 8:00 Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:30…
2013 School Board Management Conference
As in past years, our 2013 School Board Conference will cover a wide variety of topics relevant to Directors of Education, Trustees, Supervisory Officers and Human Resources Practitioners. We will take you first on a “whirlwind tour” of recent developments in labour and education law. This will be followed by two plenary sessions on critical…
Human Rights Update 2013: New Challenges and Opportunities in Human Rights (Accredited)
In this session, we introduce you to new protected grounds recently added to the Ontario Human Rights Code and explain what this means for you as an employer and service provider. We also review how best to handle novel accommodation requests where it is not clear that a duty under the Code is triggered,…
Discrimination in the Provision of Services – Is Your Organization Vulnerable?
In the 2012/13 fiscal year, 21% of applications filed with the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario alleged discrimination with respect to goods, service and facilities. In addition, the introduction of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act has increased awareness and focus on providing services in a way that is inclusive and accessible. This conference will…
The Intersection of Disability Benefits and Employment – Where Are We Now? (Accredited)
Agenda This session will offer a review of the recent legal trends dealing with issues related to disability benefits in the context of employment law. This session will offer a practical review of legal steps, strategies and considerations that can be taken to minimize overall legal risk when dealing with disability benefits in employment….
Rethinking The Union Management Relationship (Accredited)
Agenda This session will describe a different and better way to deal with unions in the workplace and consequently enhance your ability as in-house counsel to further contribute to your business’ productivity. The goal is to confirm or increase your understanding of both the legal framework within which you operate as a unionized employer…