Industry: Education

Duty to Accommodate Training: In-person Workshop

There’s no such thing as a “textbook” for accommodation. Your employee may have a challenging physical or mental disability that impacts their ability to do the job. In this hands-on, interactive workshop, we will review the tools needed to address and manage disability and accommodation issues in the workplace.

Build a Better Employment Agreement: Cracking the Clause Code

This next session in our ongoing Employment Agreement webinar series will cover everything you need to know about some lesser discussed (but incredibly important) clauses, offering a practical look at how those contract terms can create risk—and opportunity—for employers. With employment laws continuing to evolve and courts taking a closer look at the enforceability of key provisions, understanding how to draft clear, compliant, and defensible clauses has never been more important. We’ll explore the essential components that shape an effective agreement and provide actionable insights that can help organizations significantly reduce litigation exposure and strengthen their employment practices. 

Osgoode Certificate in Education Law: OHSA in Education

Educators and administrators play a key role in maintaining a safe and healthy school community. Nadine Zacks will cover vital occupational health and safety considerations within the education sector in a session for the Osgoode Certificate in Education Law on January 29.

Attendance Management Training Workshop

Finding the right balance between employee rights and workplace absenteeism is never simple. Join Laura Buck and Grant Nuttall on May 12 to strengthen your attendance management approach.

WSIB Claims Management – A Detailed Overview of the Life of a Claim

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.

Congratulations to New Partner Lesley Campbell

We are pleased to announce that Lesley Campbell has joined the firm’s partnership. Lesley provides practical advice and representation to employers and management in both the private and public sectors on a wide range of employment, human rights, and labour issues.

Ensuring Your Mediation is a Success

Mediation 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.

Workplace Investigation Training Workshop

This session focuses on investigation fundamentals. Attendees will learn the key takeaways from case law and best practices for investigating workplace incidents.