Speaking Engagement

Overview The 2018 HR Employment and Labour Law Conference will challenge the way employers think about human resources. Subjects include Human Rights and Health and Safety Case Law, Social Media use, Employer Obligations for creating a Psychologically Safe Workspace, Attendance Support Programs, Obligations to support Transgender/Transitioning Employees, Bill 148, Investigations and Terminations – Best Practices,…

Speaking Engagement

Overview Essential Ambulance Services Agreement Update WSIB Update – Stresses to Worry About Human Rights Update Intoxicants in the Workplace Bill 148 Update – Which End is Up? Sexual Harassment and “#Metoo” Emergency Services Bargaining Landscape Update

Speaking Engagement

Overview In the last few years, reforms to pension and employment legislation have been coming at a break neck speed. More pension and benefit related cases than ever are working their way through the system. In the face of such change, employers and plan administrators must be ready to act, making adjustments to plan design…

Speaking Engagement

Overview Local Law, Personal ethics and corporate standards The challenge of multiculturalism: how can multinationals reconcile core values and codes of conduct in countries with different social and ethical standards? “I refuse!” When can an employee legitimately refuse an employer’s direction? Personal versus corporate ethics: which should govern? The right to blow the whistle: when…

Speaking Engagement

Overview Exploring the Enforceability of Termination Provisions Through the Lens of Fairness Principles Fairness principles as a foundation of the jurisprudence in this area Helpful drafting advice and the essential constituent components of an enforceable agreement Important red flags to watch out for Moving forward: modernizing your employment agreements and offer letters