Employers and service providers must be strategic with respect to procedural practices and tendencies at the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario. Join Sean Reginio & Mornelle Lee on May 13 for tips on the best ways to navigate HRTO proceedings.
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.
Webinar
Changes Are Coming to the ESA– Are You Ready?
April 23, 2025Ontario employers need to prepare for significant changes to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) coming into effect in 2025 and early 2026. These amendments, introduced through various “Working for Workers” Acts, create new obligations regarding employee leaves, information disclosure requirements, and job posting transparency. Organizations must understand these changes to ensure compliance and update their workplace policies accordingly.
Webinar
The world of employment agreements has changed significantly in recent years but through proper terms and structure, employment agreements can help employers mitigate costly litigation and unforeseen financial consequences. This complimentary webinar will provide an overview of the essential components of an employment agreement that, if improperly drafted, have the potential to pose significant financial and litigation risk to an organization.
Virtual Training
Discrimination in the workplace is multi-faceted. Join Jacqueline Luksha and Anoushka Zachariah on April 8 to learn how to identify the types of discrimination at play and the best practices for responding proactively and reactively.
In-Person Training
Workplace Investigation Training Workshop
April 2, 2025This session focuses on investigation fundamentals. Attendees will learn the key takeaways from case law and best practices for investigating workplace incidents.
Webinar
Ensuring Your Mediation is a Success
March 31, 2025Mediation is becoming an ever-present fixture in all forms of employment advocacy, whether it be in civil litigation or in matters before boards and tribunals. It is a critical stage in the litigation process. As such, it is important to take a holistic approach to the mediation process, one that does not focus on just the mediation itself.
Virtual Training
This session will begin with a brief overview of workplace investigation best practices. We will then turn our attention to an interactive exercise in which attendees will have the opportunity to use what they learned in Part 1 to develop and hone their skills.
In-Person Training
Duty to Accommodate Workshop
March 18, 2025In this hands-on, interactive workshop, we will review the tools needed to address and manage disability and accommodation issues in the workplace.
Webinar
Learn the key takeaways from case law and best practices for investigating workplace incidents in financial services. You will leave with an understanding of the issues that can arise when conducting investigations and you will learn how to appropriately deal with employee discipline and termination issues.
In-Person Training
Managing WSIB claims has become increasingly complex. Many issues are impacting employers’ WSIB claims costs, including unsuccessful return-to-work efforts, complicated injuries, psychological conditions, pre-existing conditions, and a lack of monitoring and progress. This workshop will provide a detailed overview of the life of a WSIB claim, along with strategies to better manage these challenging issues.