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.
Training & Event Type: Speaking Engagement
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.
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.
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.