In this interactive workshop, participants will gain the strategies and tools needed to manage the WSIB and WSIAT appeal processes, understand the differences between the WSIB and WSIAT appeal procedures, learn the common mistakes and pitfalls and how to avoid them, how to assess evidence and develop a theory of the case, and how and when to seek professional assistance.
Training & Events
From accredited continuing legal education programs to special interest sessions for our clients and invited friends, Hicks Morley's conferences and events offer valuable insight into topical issues important to your business and your professional growth.
In-Person Training
Attendance Management Training Workshop
February 26, 2026Employee absenteeism is one of the most challenging issues an employer faces. From administering an attendance management plan, to dealing with chronic absenteeism, to terminating an employee’s employment for failure to report to work, employers are often treading cautiously so as not to infringe on an employee’s privacy or human rights. In this Attendance Management Training Workshop, we guide employers through the basic legal principles relating to attendance management and provide tips on drafting a successful attendance management plan to fit your organizational needs.
In-Person Training
WSIB claims for mental stress conditions pose unique challenges for employers. Join us as we discuss best practices for effectively managing mental stress claims, with a view to mitigating costs and working toward successful resolution of claims in the workplace.
Virtual Training
Are you prepared to respond to the many forms of workplace discrimination? Join Sean Reginio and Madeline Lusk on February 3 for an interactive session designed to equip you with the tools to best identify and address discrimination.
Virtual Training
Mental health matters—learn how to meet your legal obligations and support your workforce. Join Mornelle Lee and Anoushka Zachariah on January 27 as they discuss the general principles and best practices for accommodating employee mental health in the workplace.
Speaking Engagement
Protecting physical safety in today’s special education environment is more challenging than ever. Hicks Morley’s Sean Reginio will cover the evolving legal considerations through complex case studies and real-world examples at OPSBA’s Public Education Symposium on January 24.
Webinar
Feast on a multi-course menu of professionalism topics inspired by the latest in labour and employment litigation. During this 60-minute webinar, we’ll mix case commentary with ethical reflections and service up plenty of practical guidance.
Webinar
Practical Considerations in Safe Sport for Colleges
December 16, 2025In this one-hour session, we will explore the legal and practical aspects of implementing Safe Sport policies within Canadian colleges. Participants will gain insights into the Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport (UCCMS), understand when and how it applies to their institutions, and learn how to develop effective complaint mechanisms and disciplinary frameworks that align with legal obligations and promote a culture of safety and inclusion in campus athletics.
Webinar
Practical Considerations in Safe Sport for Universities
December 11, 2025In this one-hour session, we will explore the legal and practical aspects of implementing Safe Sport policies within Canadian universities. Participants will gain insights into the Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport (UCCMS), understand when and how it applies to their institutions, and learn how to develop effective complaint mechanisms and disciplinary frameworks that align with legal obligations and promote a culture of safety and inclusion in campus athletics.
Webinar
Build a Better Employment Agreement: Contracts, Clauses, and Provisions
December 10, 2025The world of employment agreements has changed significantly in recent years but through proper terms and structure, employment agreements can help employers mitigate costly litigation and unforeseen financial consequences. This complementary, one-hour webinar will continue with our overview of the essential components of an employment agreement to best protect your organization.