In her keynote speech at YRDSB’s Equity Symposium on November 22, Njeri Damali Sojourner-Campbell will explore the intersection of human rights and equity and how legislation—including the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Education Act—influences YRDSB’s equity-related priorities, policies and procedures.
Training & Event Type: Speaking Engagement
2024 Labour Relations Seminar: An Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC) and Hicks Morley Event
In this annual labour relations seminar, we—along with Ontario fire chiefs and renowned guest speakers—will provide insight and guidance on labour relations issues currently impacting the fire service.
Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA): Federal Pay Equity: Will You Be Ready?
In this session hosted by the HRPA, Carolyn Kay and Lauri Reesor will lead an interactive discussion and share what you need to know as you prepare your organization for the road ahead.
The Canadian Bar Association: Emerging and Key Legal Issues in Sports
Hicks Morley’s Kayley Leon will act as the program chair for the Canadian Bar Association’s session on emerging and key legal issues in sports. This unique session is part of the Ontario Bar Association’s Entertainment, Media and Communications Law program.
Osgoode Hall Law School Professional Development: Fundamentals in Special Education Law
In a session titled “Health & Safety 101,” Sean Reginio will discuss school board obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and associated implications under the Ontario Human Rights Code as well as the impact of the OHSA on special education students, teachers and other educational workers.
The Ontario Bar Association: Employment Law Class Actions
As an experienced class action litigator and one of the program speakers, Elisha Jamieson-Davies will examine current issues and ongoing actions on misclassification. She will also discuss the development of class action cases regarding diversity, equity and inclusion policies and employer hiring practices.
The Law Society of Ontario: The Employment Agreement: Key Clauses 2024
In “Five Trends to Consider,” Rebecca will examine trends such as remote work rules, non-disclosure agreements and arbitration clauses and how these factor in when drafting an employment agreement. The Law Society of Ontario’s annual program focuses on different key or novel clauses, examining the impact of recent case law and legislative changes, while providing valuable precedent language.
The Law Society of Ontario: The Eight-Minute Labour Lawyer
The Law Society of Ontario’s “Eight-Minute” series is the go-to program for legal practitioners. At this year’s event, Allison MacIsaac will present a session titled, “How to Be Creative and Legal in Settlements.”
HRnet Communitech Peer2Peer Group: Legal Update
Kathryn Meehan and Evon Gayle will be providing a legal update during a session hosted by HRnet Communitech Peer2Peer Group, a hub for HR professionals in the tech sector.
Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA): 2024 Education Labour Relations and Human Resources Symposium
Designed for school board trustees, labour relations practitioners, human resources practitioners, supervisory officers and directors of education, this year’s Education Labour Relations and Human Resources Symposium will feature informative keynote speakers, panels and workshops on innovation and transformation in a changing labour relations environment.