Overview In 2015, the Supreme Court of Canada issued three landmark decisions establishing a marked shift in the relationship between the collective bargaining process and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Essentially reversing the position of the 1980s Supreme Court in the original labour trilogy, the Court has adopted an expansive conception of the…
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.
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Faculty Bargaining Services 2016 Annual Conference
November 4, 2016Topic Overview of Key Caselaw Developments in Academic Labour Arbitrations and Court Cases in Each Region Over the Past year
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When an employee requires accommodation in relation to gender identity or gender expression, the process can be challenging for the employer, the union, and especially the employee. This audio conference will explore best practices for creating an inclusive, accommodating environment, and dealing with trans-specific issues such as washroom accessibility, training, and reluctant co-workers. Topic Understanding…
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Faculty Bargaining Services: Succeeding at Arbitration
November 3, 2016Everyone wants to win at arbitration. The key to success is always to have a plan.
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Disrupt HR
October 28, 2016Ottawa, ON
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2016 Conference of Ontario University Board Members
October 28, 2016 - October 29, 2016Speaking Engagement
2016 HRPA Ottawa Chapter Law Conference
October 27, 2016HR professionals are exposed to many different challenges from the beginning to the end of the employment relationship. This conference explores these issues with a unique program and speakers. You will learn different legal perspectives through presentations and panel discussions throughout the day. Topic The Employee Life Cycle Agenda
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Colleges of Ontario Occupational Safety Health Administrators
October 27, 2016Topic Bill 132 and the relationship to OHSA
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Topics: Overview of concepts and terms relating to gender identity and expression Case law developments in the areas of human rights law and employment law Guidance for developing appropriate workplace policies Agenda In recent years, various jurisdictions across Canada have expressly added “gender identity” and “gender expression” as prohibited grounds of discrimination in their human…
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CBA Law Firm Leadership Conference: Client Value and Law Firm Profitability
October 26, 2016 - October 27, 2016Agenda Law firm profitability is directly related to the value that firm can provide to clients. In a changing legal landscape, firms must be prepared to innovate in order to stay relevant. Now, more than ever, clients respond to firms that are capable of innovative legal process management, new financial analysis capabilities, and pricing strategies…