Registration for this event will open shortly. Fee: Complimentary Overview This webinar will provide a legal update on discrimination, in particular, racial discrimination, and systemic discrimination in the workplace. The focus will be on updating and clarifying these concepts, as well as their application by the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario and labour arbitrators, with…
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.
Webinar
Register Fee: Complimentary Overview Both the Waksdale and Ocean Nutrition decisions have dramatically altered the legal landscape with respect to the enforceability and interpretation of employment contracts and incentive plans, and the potential scope of damages that may arise as a result of a termination of employment. The resulting impact on employers is far-reaching. It…
Speaking Engagement
Overview Join the HRPA Peterborough and Thousand Islands Chapters on April 28th, 2021 8:30am – 4:00pm to learn more about employment law in Ontario. Joining the chapter are 5 lawyers each presenting individually as well participating in a question and answer panel at the end of the day. Develop a broader understanding of employment law…
Workshop
Introduction to the Duty to Accommodate Training Workshop
April 27, 2021Register Fee: $175.00 plus $22.75 (13% HST) Total $197.75 per person Overview There’s no such thing as a “textbook” for accommodation. Your employee may have a challenging physical or mental disability that impacts their ability to do the job. Each scenario is unique and types of disabilities vary. How you respond to an individual’s request…
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Workplace Investigation Training Workshop
April 20, 2021Register Fee: $350.00 plus $45.50 (13% HST) Total $395.50 per person Overview This session focuses on essential investigation skills required by HR Professionals who are charged with investigating workplace incidents including: workplace harassment and violence complaints discrimination and harassment complaints under the Human Rights Code employee misconduct, such as suspected sick leave abuse or time…
Webinar
Please note registration for this event has closed. Fee: Complimentary Overview FOI Coordinators responding to access requests need to balance a wide range of issues from clarifying requests and arranging reasonable searches to preparing fee estimates all within tight time frames. This program addresses a number of the strategic and practical considerations which go into…
Speaking Engagement
On April 13, Kathryn Bird will present on “Understanding Mental Health Law in the School Setting” at the Mental Health Law for Children and Youth event, hosted by Osgood Professional Development. To learn more about this event, view the agenda.
Webinar
2021 is a big year for faculty bargaining in the University sector. To ensure you are ready, we have put together a webinar that flags the hot topics in the sector as you prepare to head to the bargaining table.
Workshop
Family Status Accommodation Requests
March 30, 2021Please note registration for this event is closed. Fee: $175.00 plus $22.75 (13% HST) Total $197.75 per person Overview Requests for family status accommodation have become increasingly common in recent years, and in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, these types of requests are only expected to increase. Whether an employee requests accommodation due to…
Webinar
Advantage CPD: COVID-19 – One Year Later
March 26, 2021We are one year into a Pandemic with its fundamental change to our workplaces ranging from total shutdown and restricted operations to full operations with safety requirements. In this session, we will pragmatically review the legal and human resources implications for workplaces including the current rules governing the safe operation of workplaces, the required response to COVID-19 Outbreaks in the workplace and the emerging issues arising out of mass vaccination programs and testing as well as the new look of onsite and offsite workplaces.