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.


Speaking Engagement

Brockville and Cornwall HRPA East Region HR Full-Day Legal Conference

November 14, 2017
8:45 a.m. - 4:40 p.m.
7829 Kent Boulevard, Brockville, ON

The Human Resources field is in constant change. The challenge for all Human Resource Professionals is to keep pace with the emerging knowledge and techniques in order to support the management team with accurate and timely information. On October 26th Hicks Morley has partnered with the Quinte Chapter and the Northumberland and District Chapter of the Human Resource Professional Association to bring you an HR Labour and Employment Law Update.

Workshop

Workplace Investigation Training

November 14, 2017
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
77 King Street West, 39th Floor, Toronto, ON

This workshop focuses on essential investigation skills required by HR Professionals who are charged with investigating workplace incidents including: workplace harassment and violence complaints, discrimination and harassment complaints under the Human Rights Code, employee misconduct such as suspected sick leave abuse or time theft, and more!

Speaking Engagement

Your First Application before the Human Rights Tribunal

November 13, 2017
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
20 Toronto Street, 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON

Topic: Interim Steps and Summary Hearings. Overview: Are you new to, or interested in human rights law? Are you looking to brush up on the fundamentals of practice before the Human Rights Tribunal? Do not miss this practical primer on how to navigate your first application or response before the Human Rights Tribunal. With essential…

Conference / Seminar

Advantage CPD: The Nuts and Bolts of Bill 148: Are You Prepared? – Kingston

November 13, 2017
8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
1 Johnson St, Kingston, ON

Bill 148 proposes sweeping changes to employment and labour laws in Ontario, creating substantial compliance obligations and potential risks for employers. Amendments to the Bill were passed in August and even more changes may occur when the House returns in September. Most of the Bill’s changes will come into effect on January 1, 2018.

Speaking Engagement

Drafting Employment Contracts to Avoid Disputes – Toronto Lawyers Association

November 9, 2017
5:15 p.m. – 7:00 p.m
361 University Avenue, Rotunda, 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON

Topic Employment contracts represent an attempt to create certainty in an employment relationship. However, they will only create certainty if they are properly drafted. It is, therefore, important for drafting lawyers to understand the legal framework within which the courts operate in the employment law world. This session will provide lawyers with legal, practical, strategic…