Managing mental health issues in the workplace poses a considerable challenge to employers, who are often required to navigate difficult questions around employee privacy, employment preferences, and workplace rules and expectations with the duty to accommodate.
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
Healthcare Collective Bargaining and Interest Arbitration: A Primer
September 20, 2024This session will provide attendees with an understanding of the unique structures in healthcare in Ontario, and what you need to do to be prepared for your next round of bargaining. It will also walk through some of the common language and issues unique to the sector.
Workshop
Labour and Employment Essentials for HR Healthcare Professionals
September 20, 2024 - December 11, 2024Whether you are new to HR in the healthcare space or looking for a refresher, this four-part, virtual series will cover the fundamentals any HR healthcare professional needs to navigate a wide range of workplace issues.
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
Speaking Engagement
As employers become more digital-first, the amount of electronically stored information is significantly increasing. By staying ahead of the latest e-Discovery advancements, organizations can more effectively and efficiently manage their e-Discovery costs. Tatiana Lazdins will be part of the highly accomplished faculty of leading experts presenting “Process, Privilege and Production in e-Discovery.”
Speaking Engagement
Ontario Municipal Human Resources Association (OMHRA) Fall Conference: It’s NOT Business as Usual
September 10, 2024 - September 12, 2024Overview The OMHRA Fall Conference gives municipal human resources professionals an opportunity to connect and explore timely and topical sessions. We look forward to reconnecting and providing information and advice in the following presentations. Victoria McCorkindale will review how AI is being introduced into the workplace, the importance of an AI use policy, the anticipated…
Workshop
Attendance Management Training Workshop 101
September 5, 2024Please note registration for this event is now closed. Fee: $195 plus $25.35 (13% HST) Total $220.35 per person Overview 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…
Webinar
Freedom of information (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.
Speaking Engagement
Frank Cesario and Kenji Nuhn—along with the University of Toronto’s Julie McAlpine-Jeffries—will share insights to assist in-house counsel in providing strategic and up-to-date advice on the current critical issues and hot topics in employment law.
Conference / Seminar
Please note registration for this event is now closed. Overview Hicks Morley invites law students to join us for an Open House on June 5, 2024 at 5 p.m. The session will feature an interactive, moderated panel discussion, followed by a networking reception. Our firm’s lawyers will provide practical advice to help you achieve your…