Speaking Engagement

Quinte HRPA Chapter 18th Annual HR Employment & Labour Law Conference

Event Details

October 6, 2016
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Cobourg Best Western Inn & Convention Center
930 Burnham Street
Cobourg, 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.

Agenda

Whirlwind Tour of Key Labour and Employment Law Hot Topics

  • Occupational Health and Safety Charges – Colin J. Youngman
  • Social Media Harassment: How Should Employers Respond? – Gargi V. Chopra
  • Gender Identity and Expression in the Workplace – Craig R. Lawrence
  • Changing Workplace Review: Interim Report – Vincent M. Panetta
  • Medical Marijuana in the Workplace – Sophia Duguay
  • Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation – Colin J. Youngman

Session 1 – Pension and Benefits: an update on EI and CPP enhancements – Gabrielle Fortier-Cofsky

Session 2 – Mental Health at Work: Best Practices – Vince M. Panetta & Craig R. Lawrence

Session 3 – Wrongful Dismissal Update – Colin J. Youngman & Gargi Chopra

Session 4 – Tips for Effectively Managing WSIB Claims – Sophia Duguay

Session 5 – The Good, the Bad and the Ugly at the HRTO – Colin J. Youngman & Craig R. Lawrence

Session 6 – Bill 132: Code of Practice on Workplace Harassment – Vince M. Panetta & Sophia Duguay

Session 7 – The Aging Workforce: What You Need to Know – Laila Karimi Hendry & Gabrielle Fortier-Cofsky