The 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.”
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
The Ontario government has released the remaining details of its new licensing framework for temporary help agencies and recruiters under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA).
Speaking Engagement
Ontario Municipal Human Resources Association (OMHRA) Fall Conference and Annual General Meeting: Future-Proofing Municipal Workplaces
September 12, 2023 - September 14, 2023The OMHRA Fall Conference will explore topics such as the impact of technology—including AI—on municipal service delivery, inclusive recruitment, connection and well-being, and change management.
Speaking Engagement
If you are a labour lawyer, the Law Society of Ontario’s “Eight-Minute” is the go-to program for the busy legal practitioner. The time limit for each speaker ensures concise, compelling presentations with keen analysis on developments in labour law.
Speaking Engagement
If you are an employment lawyer, the Law Society of Ontario’s “Eight-Minute” is the go-to program for the busy legal practitioner as it quickly covers all of the recent developments in employment law.
Speaking Engagement
Counselwell’s AI for Legal: An 8-Part Masterclass on the Implications & Practical Use Cases of AI for In-House Counsel
June 21, 2023 - June 22, 2023Counselwell is hosting a virtual mini-conference where a panel of lawyers and legal technologists will explore both the legal implications of AI and how in-house lawyers can practically use AI to supercharge their legal departments.
Speaking Engagement
As we continue to emerge from the pandemic, the economic environment has created—and continues to create—many challenges for pensions and employee benefits. The past year has seen various developments in jurisprudence and legislation responding to these challenges.
Speaking Engagement
In “Sexual Misconduct at Universities: Bill 26 and Beyond,” Hicks Morley’s Amanda Lawrence-Patel—along with the University of Toronto’s Andrew Ebejer and Queen’s University’s Melissa Seal—will discuss the evolution of the law regarding sexual misconduct at universities, including recent statutory changes introduced by Bill 26, the Strengthening Post-secondary Institutions and Students Act, 2022.
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What if a school board trustee disagrees with the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code? Are human rights a matter of opinion? In her keynote address on June 10, Njeri Damali Sojourner-Campbell will discuss human rights and equity priorities for school boards.
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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.