The Ontario government has released the remaining details of its new licensing framework for temporary help agencies and recruiters under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA).
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
Managing WSIB claims has become increasingly complex. Many issues are impacting employers’ WSIB costs, including unsuccessful return-to-work efforts, complicated injuries, psychological conditions, pre-existing conditions and a lack of monitoring and progress. In this workshop, attendees will learn proactive and effective strategies to manage some of the most common and difficult issues that arise in WSIB claims, with a view to mitigating their costs and reducing their risks.
Speaking Engagement
Ontario Municipal Human Resources Association (OMHRA) Fall Conference and Annual General Meeting: Future-Proofing Municipal Workplaces
September 12, 2023 - September 14, 2023The OMHRA Fall Conference will explore topics such as the impact of technology—including AI—on municipal service delivery, inclusive recruitment, connection and well-being, and change management.
Conference / Seminar
BLSA and Hicks Morley Student Q&A Session
July 20, 2023Please note registration for this event is now closed. Fee: Complimentary Hicks Morley, a leading Canadian law firm focusing on management-side human resources law and advocacy, invites BLSA members to join us on July 20 at 5:00 p.m. to learn more about our intensive skill-building student program and advocacy work opportunities. This informal and interactive…
Speaking Engagement
If you are a labour lawyer, the Law Society of Ontario’s “Eight-Minute” is the go-to program for the busy legal practitioner. The time limit for each speaker ensures concise, compelling presentations with keen analysis on developments in labour law.
Speaking Engagement
If you are an employment lawyer, the Law Society of Ontario’s “Eight-Minute” is the go-to program for the busy legal practitioner as it quickly covers all of the recent developments in employment law.
Speaking Engagement
Counselwell’s AI for Legal: An 8-Part Masterclass on the Implications & Practical Use Cases of AI for In-House Counsel
June 21, 2023 - June 22, 2023Counselwell is hosting a virtual mini-conference where a panel of lawyers and legal technologists will explore both the legal implications of AI and how in-house lawyers can practically use AI to supercharge their legal departments.
Conference / Seminar
Advantage CPD: Recent Developments and a Look Ahead
June 15, 2023Hicks Morley is pleased to announce that we will be holding a regional, in-person Advantage CPD session in London, Ontario on June 15, 2023.
Speaking Engagement
As we continue to emerge from the pandemic, the economic environment has created—and continues to create—many challenges for pensions and employee benefits. The past year has seen various developments in jurisprudence and legislation responding to these challenges.
Speaking Engagement
In “Sexual Misconduct at Universities: Bill 26 and Beyond,” Hicks Morley’s Amanda Lawrence-Patel—along with the University of Toronto’s Andrew Ebejer and Queen’s University’s Melissa Seal—will discuss the evolution of the law regarding sexual misconduct at universities, including recent statutory changes introduced by Bill 26, the Strengthening Post-secondary Institutions and Students Act, 2022.