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.
Just in time to meet your professionalism CPD requirements for 2015, Hicks Morley invites you to join us for a roundtable on legal ethics.
Using labour and employment related ethical dilemma scenarios tailored to in-house counsel, there will be small group discussion followed by a review of the applicable Rules of Professional Conduct.
Agenda One of the biggest costs faced by Ontario employers arises from absenteeism; one of the biggest challenges is putting in place an attendance management program which reflects the needs of the individual workplace while at the same time complying with legal obligations. In this fast-paced session, we will discuss several hot button topics that…
Agenda Social media has changed the way we do business – and created new challenges for employers. In this session, we will review and discuss: The latest case law on the ability of employers to discipline and/or terminate for off-duty conduct on social media How employers should respond when their employees become the target of…
Agenda When litigation is anticipated, a key issue that is often innocently overlooked is the immediate need to preserve all evidence in your possession that may become relevant through the proceedings. Failing to do so may have adverse consequences to your organization. At this Advantage session, we will take you through the legal principles and…
Agenda The Human Resources field is in constant change. The challenge for all Human Resource Professionals is to keep pace with the emerging knowledge and techniques in order to support the management team with accurate and timely information. On October 26th Hicks Morley has partnered with the Quinte Chapter and the Northumberland and District Chapter…
Agenda In the post-mandatory retirement world, it is not surprising that recent statistics show that the number of individuals over the age of 55 choosing to remain in the workforce is on the rise. As a result, employers are faced with dealing with an aging workforce which presents challenges not previously encountered. The aging workforce…
Agenda With new enforcement tools available to the Ontario Ministry of Labour and the removal of the $10,000.00 cap on the amount that an Employment Standards Officer can order a company to pay, employment standards compliance is a renewed priority for many Ontario employers. In this fast-paced session, we will go back to basics and…
Agenda Collective bargaining is seen as the most important labour relations initiative a unionized employer undertakes. It is a major event that will directly and indirectly impact the success of a business. At this Advantage session attendees will learn: The legal rights and limits on employer communications How to prepare a detailed and effective negotiation…
Agenda This workshop focuses on essential investigation skills required by HR Professionals who are charged with investigating workplace incidents. Following instructional components, attendees will work, in small groups, through case scenarios designed to highlight strategies which can be used to deal with issues that can arise when conducting investigations. Attendance at this session will include…
Materials Agenda Workplace laws are changing at a rapid pace. This Advantage session deals with recent changes to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA“) you need to know about. Amendments in force May 20, 2015 authorize Ministry of Labour employment standards officers to require employers to “self-audit” on whether they are compliant with the…
