2021 is a big year for faculty bargaining in the University sector. To ensure you are ready, we have put together a webinar that flags the hot topics in the sector as you prepare to head to the bargaining table.
Training & Events
Speaking Engagement
Employment contracts can be valuable part of your employment agreement, either as an employer or employee. However, there are a number of tricky issues that need to be correctly drafted to ensure that they are enforceable and achieve the intended goals. Agenda Topic Termination provisions Frustration of contract Restrictive covenants Arbitration clauses How contracts are…
Speaking Engagement
Meeting the accommodation needs of staff and students during the COVID-19 pandemic presents unique challenges for educators and administrators alike. Join us for a webinar during which we will discuss the application of the law to this unprecedented circumstance, and also suggest some best practices to meet your duty to accommodate during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Speaking Engagement
Join our panel of litigators, employment law and business experts on the topics that are front of mind for litigators managing the business side of practice during COVID-19.
Speaking Engagement
Regardless of the jurisdiction involved, human rights complaints take a notoriously long time to work their way through the system. Recently, a number of human rights commissions and tribunals across the country have made changes to their processes in an attempt to be more responsive to the parties’ needs and improve the time it takes to resolve a complaint.
Speaking Engagement
Lancaster House: Labour Arbitration and Policy Conference
December 4, 2019Are there certain types of conduct that raise concerns about the inclusion of a confidentiality provision in a settlement or release? What remedies have been awarded in cases in which one of the parties is found to be in violation of the confidentiality agreement? What factors do arbitrators consider when awarding remedies for breach of confidentiality provisions in settlements?
Conference / Seminar
School Board Management Conference 2019
November 7, 2019Change is a constant in the human resources world, particularly for Ontario’s school boards. Ongoing developments in the law, whether through new legislation, arbitrations or the courts, and the rapid evolution of best practices create a fast-paced learning environment for human resources professionals, directors of education, supervisory officers and trustees.
Webinar
Balancing the rights and interests of students versus those of faculty members in an ever changing human rights landscape is a day-to-day challenge for every university. Join us for a webinar on the latest legal developments and best practices.
Speaking Engagement
The Advocates’ Society: Employment Litigation Advocacy
September 24, 2019Hear practical advocacy advice from senior counsel who specialize in employment law litigation. Whether you act frequently on employment matters, or are looking to expand your expertise, this program offers insights for all.
Speaking Engagement
Overview In-house counsel is on the forefront of addressing sexual harassment matters in the workplace. Please join this program to learn the “must knows” about key litigation and employment law issues and how to assess and manage risks including individual claims, labour grievances, class action suits, claims to regulatory boards and Human Rights claims.
Speaking Engagement
Two in-depth sessions that will take you beyond the myths, stigmas and rumours surrounding the future of cannabis in Canada. Our experts will discuss cannabis hot topics from a legal, financial, insurance, investment, and employment perspective.
Speaking Engagement
7th Annual Human Rights Summit, Law Society of Ontario
December 4, 2018Topic Forum Shopping
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Faculty Bargaining Services 2018 Annual Conference
October 31, 2018 - November 2, 2018Overview Regional Overview of Recent Case Law Developments Investing in Psychological Health: Managing Risks in the Workplace Agenda
Workshop
Accommodation Training Workshop
October 25, 2018There’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?
Workshop
Workplace Investigation Training Workshop
September 20, 2018This 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.
Speaking Engagement
Overview A practical update on both substantive and procedural issues relating to human rights claims. You will gain essential insights on recent case law and trends and learn from the experience of our esteemed panel of presenters.
Conference / Seminar
This Advantage CPD session will provide University Counsel and Senior Academic Administrators with an overview of the latest legal developments affecting Universities.
Conference / Seminar
2018 Toronto Client Conference
April 5, 2018 - May 3, 2018Join us as we discuss these latest legal developments and more as we present effective tips, strategies and best practices that can help your organization stay on the leading edge of human resources management.