Upcoming Seminars

Maintaining the Proxy Method of Comparison

Thursday, May 5, 2016 – from 9am to 3pm – Courtyard by Marriott – Toronto Airport

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Seminar Overview

HCI are providing a proxy pay equity seminar on Thursday, May 5th, 2016 (Location) where you can receive advice and/feel free to discuss your proxy issues and compensation with our professionals.

You’ll receive advice, guidance regarding your organization’s specific proxy issues from our professional. Register today and get the information you need to stay in compliance.

Benefits for You:
– Stay up-to-date with recent case law and trends in proxy pay equity
– Get expert advice from a former Senior Review Officer with the Ontario Pay Equity Commission
– Receive guidance specific to your organization’s situation
Seminar Agenda:

8:30 AM – 9:00 AM Registration
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Introductions and Overview of the Pay Equity Act
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM Break
10:15 AM – 12:00 PM Proxy Comparison Method
1:00 PM – 1:45 PM Case Study
1:45 PM – 2:00 PM Break
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Participant Question/Answer Session
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Individual Assistance,/p.

Who Should Attend?

This seminar is designed for broader public sector social service agencies that used the proxy method. It is also designed for Ontario public sector human resource professionals, CFOs, accountants, controllers, managers, and lawyers who require information on the proxy comparison method for pay equity.

*IN THE EVENT THE SEMINAR IS SOLD OUT, PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS AND WE CAN INFORM YOU OF A FUTURE DATE: CLICK HERE TO CONTACT US ABOUT FUTURE DATES

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Join Our Presenters for Informative Seminars Throughout the Year

Doreen Lurie

Doreen is a frequent speaker on the subjects of pay equity and pay equity maintenance, with a specialized focus on the Proxy Method of Pay Equity.  Doreen spent 21 years as a senior review officer for the Ontario Pay Equity Commission where she obtained “Exceed Status,” and the highest closing rate of files annually and was the recipient of the Ministry of Labour’s G.E.M. “Award in 2011 for Professionalism.”  Doreen has spent the last 3 years facilitating seminars on pay equity throughout the province.

Mark Whittrick

A frequent speaker on the subjects of pay equity and pay equity maintenance, Mark has presented to Human Resources Professional Association of Ontario Chapters, participated as a subject matter expert at Lorman Education Services seminars, Heenan Blaikie’s Ontario Labour and Employment Managing the Workplace seminars as well as numerous other seminars in connection with his work.

Past Seminar Topics

Presenter: Doreen Lurie

Compensation Practices that Ensure Your Organization Achieves and Maintains Pay Equity

Did you, or were you, required to use the proxy method to comply with the Ontario Pay Equity Act?

Many employers are unaware that if their compensation practices are not compliant with the legislation they are at risk of being ordered by the Commission to comply, which could possibly involve considerable retroactive payments to employees and former employees with a huge liability to the employer, regardless whether they receive government funding for pay equity or not.

Participants received advice, guidance regarding their organization’s specific proxy issues from our professional at no charge and in confidence.

Benefits for Participants

– Gain an understanding of the proxy method of comparison for pay equity
– Stay up-to-date with recent case law and trends in proxy pay equity claims
– Get expert advice from a former Senior Review Officer with the Ontario Pay Equity Commission
– Receive guidance specific to your organization’s situation

Who Should Attend?

This seminar is designed for Ontario public sector human resource professionals, CFOs, accountants, controllers, managers, and lawyers who require information on the proxy* comparison method for pay equity.

* – Proxy is a method of comparison that allows you to achieve pay equity by borrowing job and salary information from another public sector organization to complete pay equity comparisons.

Presenter: Mark Whittrick

Compensation Practices that Ensure Your Organization Achieves and Maintains Pay Equity

Many employers are unaware that if their compensation practices are not compliant with the legislation they are at risk of being ordered by the Commission to comply, which could possibly involve considerable retroactive payments to employees and former employees with a huge liability to the employer, regardless whether they receive government funding for pay equity or not.

Participants received advice, guidance regarding their organization’s specific pay equity issues from our professional at no charge and in confidence.

Benefits for Participants

– Gain an understanding of pay equity and maintenance obligations
– Stay up-to-date with recent case law and trends in pay equity claims
– Receive guidance specific to your organization’s situation

Who Should Attend?

This seminar is designed for Ontario public and private sector human resource professionals, CFOs, accountants, controllers, managers, and lawyers who require more detailed information on pay equity legislation.

Seminar Testimonials

“I would like to say that I found the seminar to be very informative and Doreen kept it at the right pace. She is very good at facilitating the group and of course very knowledgeable.”
“Thanks John!
It was a fantastic session – can’t thank you fabulous folks enough for the opportunity!”
“Thank you John & Doreen – It was a hugely informative day. Well Done!”
“Your use of visual aids and charts was very helpful in understanding a complex issue…thanks again!”
“Doreen was very knowledgeable – I like how she was thorough to review and make sure all questions were addressed. It gave me a much better knowledge of what the proxy process is since it has been so long since we calculated this. Thanks again.”
“I have a full understanding of what the proxy method is now. It is now very clear for all of us at the organization.”
“The content and information presented was invaluable. One of the most informative professional development seminars I’ve ever been to. Thanks for your time.”

HCI Consultants are subject matter experts in the field of Pay Equity, Compensation and various Human Resource Functions

Join us for one of our interactive seminars, or we would be happy to develop a seminar specifically for your organization and location.