Nigel McKechnie will be moderating the OBA’s program on the civil trial process. Designed with both experienced litigators and recently called lawyers in mind, this program will reveal the trial techniques that work, and the mistakes litigators often make.
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
Learn the key takeaways from case law and best practices for investigating workplace incidents in healthcare. You will leave with an overview of the issues that can arise when conducting investigations and how to appropriately deal with employee discipline and termination issues. The second part of the session will deal with privacy considerations and the latest information on workplace privacy compliance.
Speaking Engagement
2024 Schedule 2 Employers’ Group Conference
October 9, 2024The Schedule 2 Employers’ Group Conference gathers employers from across Ontario to learn about current issues and new advancements in the fields of workers’ compensation, disability management, employee wellness, and workplace health and safety.
Workshop
Attendance Management Training Workshop 201
October 1, 2024In this Attendance Management Training Workshop 201, we briefly review the basic legal principles of attendance management. We then guide attendees through scenarios that address specific disability issues, best practices for returning an employee to work and when it may be appropriate to terminate an employee’s employment due to absenteeism.
Workshop
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.
Speaking Engagement
Stratford & District Human Resources Association: Legal Update 2024
September 25, 2024Larissa Putt and Brooklyn Hallam are presenting a comprehensive labour and employment legal update to the Stratford & District Human Resources Association. They will discuss recent human rights and occupational health and safety decisions and the key takeaways employers need to know.
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
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
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.”