Small claims are becoming much less “small” with the recent increase in monetary jurisdiction to $35,000. This change will result in significant growth in the number of wrongful dismissal matters which now fit within the scope of this forum. As employment counsel, you will likely find yourself before Small Claims Court much more frequently in your practice. Ensure you are up to speed on best practices for representing your clients in Small Claims Court.
Accreditation Type: LSO CPD
Attendance Management Training Workshop
Employee absenteeism is one of the most challenging issues an employer faces. From administering an attendance management plan, to dealing with chronic absenteeism, to terminating an employee’s employment for failure to report to work, employers are often treading cautiously so as not to infringe on an employee’s privacy or human rights.
Attendance Management Training Workshop
Employee absenteeism is one of the most challenging issues an employer faces. From administering an attendance management plan, to dealing with chronic absenteeism, to terminating an employee’s employment for failure to report to work, employers are often treading cautiously so as not to infringe on an employee’s privacy or human rights.
Advantage CPD: Handling Access Requests under CYFSA – Practical Issues and Tips
The new personal information provisions of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017 (CYFSA) introduce a detailed access and appeal process which permits individuals to request personal information and appeal access decisions of service providers.
Osgoode Certificate in Pension Law: Defined Contribution Plans – The CAP Guidelines and CAPSA DC Plans Guidelines
Designed and taught by Canada’s leading pensions experts, this unique program will provide you with the key knowledge, practical strategies and guidance you need to succeed in the complex world of pensions.
Advantage CPD: Key Compliance Challenges for 2020
The law is constantly evolving. As an employer, it is critical that you keep pace with this change and regularly monitor for compliance with your legal obligations. This will ensure that your policies and procedures are always up to date and continue to serve your organization’s unique needs.
Advantage CPD: At Your Service – Addressing Service-Based Human Rights Complaints in the Social Services Sector
Given social services agencies’ mandates, employees are constantly interacting with the public and others members of the community in delivering services, support and programs. With service-based human rights tribunal applications becoming more and more common, it is increasingly necessary that organizations in this sector be able to quickly respond to such complaints should they occur – and ideally prevent claims from arising in the first place.
Accommodation Training Workshop
There’s no such thing as “textbook” accommodation. Whether your employee has a challenging physical or mental disability that impacts their ability to do the job, childcare problems that interfere with their performance, faith-related obligations or is in the process of transitioning, how you respond to that individual’s request – or don’t – can mean significant liability for your organization. Are you prepared?
Ontario Bar Association Institute: Altering Employment Contracts, Bonuses and Benefits
With cost considerations front and centre for all businesses, it is more imperative than ever that corporate counsel provide demonstrable value to their employers. This session will provide you with tools to address issues that routinely arise in all businesses, regardless of size and sector.
Workplace Investigation Training Workshop
This workshop focuses on essential investigation skills required by HR Professionals who are charged with investigating workplace incidents including: workplace harassment and violence complaints, discrimination and harassment complaints under the Human Rights Code, employee misconduct, such as suspected sick leave abuse or time theft, health and safety complaints.