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Training & Event Type: Speaking Engagement
Ontario Bar Association (OBA) Labour and Employment Law Program – Litigating an Employment File: Discovery
The OBA’s full-day program will review the latest developments in litigating an employment law file. Expert faculty will review both the foundational law and emerging issues. The program includes a focus on litigation strategy, providing you with the necessary skills and best practices you need to successfully represent your clients at every stage in the litigation process.
Ontario Legal Conference: Cross Borders
Hicks Morley’s Kayley Leon will be speaking on a panel during an afternoon session titled, “Employment Issues in a Cross-Border Context.”
Colleges of Ontario Occupational Safety and Health Administrators: Contractors and Construction: Expanding Liability Under the Occupational Health and Safety Act
In this session, Nadine Zacks will be speaking about the impact of that decision on owners and employers responsible for construction projects.
Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA): 2023 Education Labour Relations and Human Resources Symposium
The OPSBA Education Labour Relations and Human Resources Symposium features informative keynote speakers, panels and workshops on managing human resources issues in the media, workplace investigations, safe schools, collective bargaining, social media in the workplace, employment equity and employee wellness.
Black Future Lawyers: Western University Chapter: Career in Law
Sean Reginio will be featured as a panelist in a “Career in Law” event hosted by Black Future Lawyers: Western University Chapter.
Counselwell’s National Employment Law Forum: Free to Contract: Independent Contractors and the Business Risks of Misclassifying Workers
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,…
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.