Employee absenteeism is one of the most challenging issues an employer faces and it can impact productivity and morale in the workplace. In addressing absenteeism issues, employers must be aware of the interplay between their legitimate expectation that employees attend work regularly and the many valid reasons for absences, including statutory leaves and an employee’s human rights. Building on our Attendance Management Training Workshop 101, this program will examine specific issues relating to absenteeism and best practices in dealing with them.
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
Advantage CPD: Labour and Employment Year in Review
December 1, 2021Please note registration for this event is now closed. Overview The pandemic has changed the way people work and placed heightened obligations on employers. Throughout 2021—the first full year working under pandemic-related rules—worker protection, health and safety and the duty to accommodate have emerged as some of the most complex matters for employers. Join us…
Workshop
Introduction to the Duty to Accommodate Training Workshop
November 30, 2021There’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 can mean significant liability for your organization.
Webinar
Allegations of systemic discrimination in the workplace, and in the service industry, are becoming increasingly common—and no less complex. Allegations of this nature frequently span a lengthy period of time, involve multiple individuals and engage a number of different grounds protected by the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Webinar
Please note registration for this event is now closed. Fee: Complimentary Overview Police services boards have recently been faced with a growing number of members who have been determined to be completely disabled from police work. It is important for boards to understand their obligations in terms of accommodating these members, their options with regards…
Speaking Engagement
Join Njeri Damali Sojourner-Campbell as she provides a high-level human rights framework for policy development and review during this comprehensive and interactive learning seminar.
Webinar
Advantage CPD: How to Manage Litigation – Webinar for In-House Counsel
November 17, 2021In this Advantage CPD webinar, we will explore strategies and best practices for managing litigation, including approaches to working with external counsel, settling litigation, evidence preservation and document production, and managing non-legal risk in the context of litigation.
Workshop
Please note registration for this event is now closed. Fee: $175.00 plus $22.75 (13% HST) Total $197.75 per person Overview Allegations of sexual harassment can arise in any workplace, at any time – and when they do, a poorly executed response can lead to significant liability. Ensuring your organization’s incident response strategy is effective will…
Webinar
Advantage CPD: Data Security and Ransom Attacks Webinar
November 4, 2021Please note registration for this event is now closed. Overview Ransom attacks and other data security breaches in North America continue to pose significant threats to both private-sector and public-sector entities. It is critical for organizations to develop incident response plans to address such attacks in order to quickly and effectively minimize their impact and…
Speaking Engagement
In-house counsel continue to be confronted with new challenges and changing expectations about workforce models. Join Jacqueline Luksha and Nadine Zacks as they share insights to assist in-house counsel in providing strategic and up-to-date advice on critical labour and employment law matters.