The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on workplaces and union-management relations. Arbitrators, unions, and employers have dealt with new and developing issues such as mandatory vaccination, testing, accommodation, protection of worker health and safety, sick pay, discipline for safety violations, leaves of absence, and many other issues.
Training & Event Type: Speaking Engagement
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.
Human Resources Professionals Association – Peel Chapter: Legal Updates 2023
Navigating uncertain times requires knowledge and understanding of current legal trends. In this half-day session, Nadine Zacks, Njeri Damali Sojourner-Campbell and Colleen Nevison will discuss new legislation such as disconnecting from work and legislative changes for federally regulated employers, post-pandemic protocols such as remote work and hybrid work, and other subjects of interest including terminations, human rights and vaccine mandates.
Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) Grand Valley: Annual Business Meeting and 2023 Legal Update
Hicks Morley’s Laura Buck will provide a legislative update regarding employment, human resources, labour and safety laws. The session will provide human resources professionals with updated knowledge regarding legislative obligations with respect to various employee entitlements.
International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) Canada Privacy Symposium 2023: Workplace Monitoring – Privacy Impacts and Benefits of Using Electronic Technology
Hicks Morley’s Scott Williams and Victoria McCorkindale will be speaking on a panel with privacy regulator staff at the IAPP Canada Privacy Symposium, the largest annual gathering of privacy professionals.
Ontario Association of Paramedic Chiefs (OAPC): Labour Relations Back to Normal Symposium
In this full-day labour relations symposium, we will provide insight and guidance on a wide range of labour relations issues currently impacting paramedic services.
Critical Questions for Corporate Counsel: What to Do When High-Risk Situations Are Evolving
In-house counsel have a critical role when big issues arise. New challenges and changing expectations continue to shape the labour and employment landscape, with issues often finding their way into public discourse.
Ontario Municipal Human Resources Association (OMHRA) Spring Workshop
The OMHRA Spring Workshop is the largest municipal human resources meeting of its kind in Ontario, attracting over 150 of Ontario’s leading municipal human resources professionals.
Canadian Masonry Contractors Association (CMCA) Conference: Managing Today’s Diverse Workforce
Today’s workforce reflects the diversity of the population in terms of gender identity, religion, race and other characteristics.
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.