OsgoodePD’s annual program brings together legal, healthcare, mental health, education and law enforcement professionals for a comprehensive one-day update of essential, current and emerging issues in mental health law for children and youth, together with practical legal advice on how to deal 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: Ensuring Your Mediation is a Success
April 5, 2022Mediation is becoming an ever-present fixture in all forms of employment litigation, whether that be in civil litigation or in matters before boards and tribunals. In this Advantage CPD webinar, we will discuss many issues surrounding mediations,
Workshop
Family Status Accommodation Requests
March 31, 2022Requests 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 the need to supervise their child during the day, provide increased support for an elderly parent, or care for a family member who has contracted the virus, it is critical that the employer respond in a manner consistent with the current state of the law on family status accommodation. Join us for a webinar that addresses the legal obligations and best practices to keep in mind when engaging in the accommodation process, both during the pandemic and beyond.
Workshop
The session will include instructional components, video demonstrations and discussion regarding strategies to deal with issues that can arise when conducting investigations. Attendees will receive a detailed digital manual entitled, “Hicks Morley’s Guide to Conducting Investigations into Workplace Complaints.”
Speaking Engagement
Women of Colour Panel: Intersectional Feminism in Law
March 16, 2022Njeri Damali Sojourner-Campbell joins the Women of Colour Panel for a discussion about intersectional feminism in law.
Speaking Engagement
Join the HRPA Peel Chapter as Michael Smyth, Rebecca Liu, Michael Jaworski, Danika Winkel and Jordynne Hislop share how to successfully anticipate and navigate legal issues, stay compliant and mitigate legal risks.
Speaking Engagement
Evon Gayle and a panel of experts explore Labour and Employment: Canada’s Fastest Growing Area of Law at the 31st Annual BLSA Canada Conference.
Workshop
Religious Accommodation, Gender Identity and Gender Expression
February 17, 2022Requests for accommodation based on an individual’s religious beliefs, gender identity and/or gender expression can present unique challenges. How you respond to these types of requests can mean the difference between a finding that suitable accommodations were offered and one that exposes your organization to significant liability. Join us for a webinar that addresses the legal obligations and best practices to keep in mind as it relates to religious accommodation, gender identity and gender expression.
Speaking Engagement
BLSA Canada’s Pre-Law Expo is an annual “See Yourself here” initiative that provides pre-law students with a chance to see themselves reflected. Pre-law students are provided with the chance to connect with upcoming and current legal professionals across the country including Black lawyers, judges and law students.
Speaking Engagement
Join Kathryn Meehan and a panel of experts as they walk through tricky situations to demonstrate how to handle discrimination and harassment complaints within law firms.