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. Each scenario is unique and types of disabilities vary. In this hands-on, interactive workshop, we will review the tools needed to address and manage disability and accommodation issues in the workplace.
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WSIB Claims Management: Mental Stress Claims – Building on the Fundamentals and Best Practices
This workshop will include both instructional components and interactive components that will give attendees the opportunity to apply some of the tools and fundamentals they have learned. The workshop will include a panel discussion that will provide attendees the opportunity to pose questions to our team of experienced WSIB practitioners.
Employers Have a Statutory Duty to Investigate Claims of Harassment and Authority to Discipline Off-Duty Conduct When It Manifests in the Workplace
The Ontario Court of Appeal rules that employers have a statutory duty to investigate claims of harassment and have the authority to discipline off-duty conduct when it manifests in the workplace.
Federal Government Publishes Revised Standard on Accessible Employment under the Accessible Canada Act
On May 29, 2025, Accessibility Standards Canada (ASC) announced its publication of a revised Accessibility Standard on Employment (Standard) under its mandate pursuant to the Accessible Canada Act (Act). The revised Standard, CAN/ASC-1.1:2024 (REV-2025), replaces the original version released in December 2024. Background The Act came into force on July 11, 2019, establishing ASC as…
Workplace Privacy in 2025 – What HR and Legal Professionals Need to Know
With recent legislative changes, including the ongoing requirements under Bill 88 and new developments under the Working for Workers Seven Act, 2025 (Bill 30), employers across both the public and private sectors must ensure they are aligned with evolving legal standards on electronic monitoring and information transparency. Join us for this one-hour webinar where we will provide HR professionals and in-house counsel an update on the current legal framework and the practical steps they need to take to mitigate risk and respect employee privacy rights.
Practical Considerations in Safe Sport for Universities
In this one-hour session, we will explore the legal and practical aspects of implementing Safe Sport policies within Canadian universities. Participants will gain insights into the Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport (UCCMS), understand when and how it applies to their institutions, and learn how to develop effective complaint mechanisms and disciplinary frameworks that align with legal obligations and promote a culture of safety and inclusion in campus athletics.
Practical Considerations in Safe Sport for Colleges
In this one-hour session, we will explore the legal and practical aspects of implementing Safe Sport policies within Canadian colleges. Participants will gain insights into the Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport (UCCMS), understand when and how it applies to their institutions, and learn how to develop effective complaint mechanisms and disciplinary frameworks that align with legal obligations and promote a culture of safety and inclusion in campus athletics.
2025 Canadian Association of University Business Officers (CAUBO) Annual Conference
In “Navigating Financial Sustainability – Legal Perspectives,” Michael Kennedy will provide a legal perspective on a wide range of levers that are available to university administrators in addressing these challenges.
WSIB Claims Management: Mental Stress Claims – Building on the Fundamentals and Best Practices
WSIB claims for mental stress conditions pose unique challenges for employers. Join us as we discuss best practices for effectively managing mental stress claims, with a view to mitigating costs and working toward successful resolution of claims in the workplace. In this workshop, we will explore and build on the fundamentals of mental stress claim.
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.