Featuring: Elisha Jamieson-Davies Overview Counselwell’s National Employment Law Forum is a two half-day virtual event (February 22 and March 1, 2023) for legal counsel and human resources professionals covering critical employment issues for employers across Canada. In her session, Elisha Jamieson-Davies will review the key factors which help determine whether someone is an independent contractor,…
Training & Event Type: Speaking Engagement
Ontario Municipal Human Resources Association (OMHRA) Inclusive Society and the New Employer Webinar Series: Investigating Harassment Claims and Litigating Harassment Claims
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.
Bill 27 Update: The Latest on Licensing and Regulatory Requirements
Ontario’s Bill 27, the Working for Workers Act, 2021, has proposed several amendments to the Employment Standards Act, 2000. Major changes include the prohibition of non-compete agreements, new licensing requirements for temporary help agencies and recruiters, and the adoption of a right-to-disconnect policy for employers with 25 or more employees.
Law Society of Ontario: 11th Human Rights Summit: #MeToo – Where Are We Now: How are Workplace Harassment Investigations Being Conducted?
In the Law Society of Ontario’s annual program, leading practitioners, adjudicators, and human rights workers provide updates on the year’s important developments through interactive, fast-paced, moderated panel discussions.
Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC): 2023 Labour Relations Seminar
In this three-day labour relations seminar, we—along with fire chiefs from across the country and renowned guest speakers—will provide insight and guidance on a wide range of labour relations issues currently impacting the fire service.
Law Society of Ontario (LSO) 13th In-House Counsel Summit
The LSO’s annual summit is designed for in-house counsel to learn, understand and connect with their peers on important issues.
OBA Labour & Employment Program: Litigating Compliance Issues Under Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act
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.
Canadian Association of University Solicitors (CAUS): 2023 Conference and Annual General Meeting
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.
2023 OPSBA Annual General Meeting & Program: Keynote Address: Human Rights and Equity Priorities for School Boards: A Matter of Opinion?
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.
County of Carleton Law Association: Ottawa Eight-Minute Employment Lawyer
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.”