This session will begin with a brief overview of workplace investigation best practices. We will then turn our attention to an interactive exercise in which attendees will have the opportunity to use what they learned in Part 1 to develop and hone their skills.
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.
Workshop
Duty to Accommodate Training: In-person Workshop
March 18, 2025In this hands-on, interactive workshop, we will review the tools needed to address and manage disability and accommodation issues in the workplace.
Webinar
Learn the key takeaways from case law and best practices for investigating workplace incidents in financial services. You will leave with an understanding of the issues that can arise when conducting investigations and you will learn how to appropriately deal with employee discipline and termination issues.
Workshop
Managing WSIB claims has become increasingly complex. Many issues are impacting employers’ WSIB claims costs, including unsuccessful return-to-work efforts, complicated injuries, psychological conditions, pre-existing conditions, and a lack of monitoring and progress. This workshop will provide a detailed overview of the life of a WSIB claim, along with strategies to better manage these challenging issues.
Webinar
Preparing for the Construction Open Period: A Primer
February 27, 2025The next construction labour “Open Period” in Ontario runs from March 1 to April 30, 2025. This webinar will provide essential information for construction employers to prepare for the significant changes that can occur in unionized workplaces during this critical time.
Webinar
Managing the Workplace in Economic Uncertainty
February 20, 2025Join us for this complimentary webinar, designed for Ontario business owners and HR professionals in both unionized and non-unionized environments, to gain topical insights on how you can effectively manage your workplace amid ongoing economic uncertainty.
Speaking Engagement
The Osgoode Intensive Guide to Responding to Campus Sexual Violence
February 19, 2025Campus sexual violence is a critical challenge for post-secondary institutions. Hicks Morley’s Njeri Damali Sojourner-Campbell will join a panel to discuss best practices in interim measures in sexual violence complaints as part of The Osgoode Intensive Guide to Responding to Campus Sexual Violence
Speaking Engagement
The Law Society of Ontario: The Employment Standards Act – A Primer 2025
February 13, 2025In the Law Society of Ontario’s program designed for legal practitioners—including in-house counsel, those in private practice and paralegals—this foundational course is designed to provide a primer of the key requirements of the Employment Standards Act. Hicks Morley’s Mari Maimets joins other panelists who will cover the essentials as well as more complex issues.
Speaking Engagement
The Law Society of Ontario’s annual program breaks down the essential components of an employment contract. Hicks Morley’s Mornelle Lee joins other presenters in providing a review of different key clauses, offering insights on drafting language and the latest legal developments.
Workshop
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. In this workshop, we will explore and build on the fundamentals of mental stress claims by addressing topics