There’s no such thing as “textbook” accommodation. Whether your employee has a challenging physical or mental disability that impacts their ability to do the job, childcare problems that interfere with their performance, faith-related obligations or is in the process of transitioning, how you respond to that individual’s request – or don’t – can mean significant liability for your organization. Are you prepared?
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.
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Law Society of Ontario: 9th Annual In-House Counsel Summit
February 20, 2019The challenges facing in-house counsel today, both internal and external, are unprecedented. Consider crisis management in the #MeToo era, or how to deal with the continued (and ever more powerful) threat of cyberattacks. At the same time, in-house lawyers must research and implement legal innovation in their departments. Our presenters can help. They go over the most effective approaches to the ever-shifting challenges, and they show you how your department — large or small — can best position itself to succeed in the coming years.
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Designed and taught by Canada’s leading pensions experts, this unique program will provide you with the key knowledge, practical strategies and guidance you need to succeed in the complex world of pensions
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Overview This intensive Osgoode certificate program was developed by a select group of industry leaders to provide a comprehensive understanding of key regulatory compliance requirements and the practical strategies to meet them. Five modules – offered across several weeks – cover the intersection of compliance and enterprise risk management, and best practices to manage risk…
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Overview Join OMHRA and Hick’s Morley in an informative and timely discussion on the legislation changes surrounding Bill 47 & 57 and what that means for your organization.
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New coverage for chronic mental stress under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 will now apply to cases of workplace harassment. This change in legislation will impact existing legal practice relating to workplace investigations, dispute resolution, and litigation.
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It has been a decade since substantial changes to Part XIII of the Education Act on behaviour, discipline and safety came into force. How has the disciplinary landscape evolved? What current issues and challenges are school boards and students experiencing? Join our expert faculty to get up to speed on the latest trends and current initiatives, and ensure you have the expertise you need to navigate this important area of education law.
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Sexual Harassment Incident Response Workshop
February 5, 2019Your new hire is alleging that she was sexually harassed by the VP Sales Canada at an industry event – and before you can investigate, the incident goes viral. You know how to run an investigation, but how will you manage everything else about the incident? And what happens when things go off the rails?
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Overview Me Vuicic fera une revue des décisions marquantes en droit du travail et de l’emploi hors Québec pour 2018, et échangera avec les participants sur l’influence que ces développements pourraient avoir sur la jurisprudence québécoise.
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Do not miss hearing the insights of guest speaker Daniel J. Michaluk. Dan specializes in information and cyber security, data management, anti-spam (CASL), privacy and freedom of information. Along with his extensive postsecondary education sector experience involving student, privacy and employment matters, Daniel works with public institutions on complex and sensitive freedom of information issues….