As one of the featured lawyers speaking at the forum, Charles Hofley will discuss key topics in HR including artificial intelligence, bargaining trends and current labour relations, arbitration and human rights issues in the developmental services sector.
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
In this webinar, Stephanie Jeronimo and Kenji Nuhn will review the latest inside/outside settlements in the municipal sector. Join them to learn more about the recent trends, potential risks and the information you need to know to be prepared for your upcoming round of bargaining.
Speaking Engagement
Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA): Canadian Pensions Certificate Program
October 23, 2023 - November 1, 2023The landscape of pension and retirement savings has become much more complex over the years. Longer life expectancies and workplace demographics that often skew toward the more mature end of the spectrum are also complicating factors. As pension law and regulation continue to evolve, a good understanding of the legal framework, best practices and risk management is critical to successful plan administration.
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.
Speaking Engagement
The HRPA’s annual HR law conference is an invigorating gathering of human resources professionals and business leaders seeking to stay on top of changes to the HR law landscape.
Speaking Engagement
EMC Canada: Quarterly Legal Update: Eastern Ontario
October 13, 2023George Vuicic and Nigel McKechnie will present a legal update to help navigate challenges affecting the manufacturing sector. They will discuss topics including taxable allocation of settlements, termination and severance amounts, understanding the requirements regarding workplace harassment and investigations, and recent changes to the Employment Standards Act, 2000.
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. Join us as we discuss the legal obligations that arise when working to accommodate employee mental health concerns and the best practices to keep in mind as they relate to accommodating mental health in the workplace.
Speaking Engagement
Sean Reginio will be moderating a session titled, “Employment Law: Adapting to the New World of Work: Navigating Trends and Challenges,” in which panelists will explore the ever-evolving employment landscape in the post-pandemic era.
Workshop
Arbitration Workshop
October 12, 2023For human resources professionals tasked with maintaining workplace labour relations, navigating an organization’s grievance and arbitration process can present unique challenges—particularly if you aren’t yet familiar with key aspects and strategic considerations along the way.
This hands-on workshop has been designed to equip both new and more experienced members of your labour relations team with the skills necessary to prepare a case for grievance arbitration.
Speaking Engagement
The Law Society of Ontario: 24th Employment Law Summit
October 11, 2023Employment law is always evolving. Every year sees a raft of new decisions from all levels of court as well as a number of legislative initiatives. At this year’s event, Elisha Jamieson-Davies will co-present a session titled, “Class Action Matters.”