Overview
In this annual labour relations seminar, we—along with Ontario fire chiefs and renowned guest speakers—will provide insight and guidance on labour relations issues currently impacting the fire service.
Over the course of the seminar, we will provide a legal update and discuss topics including:
- preparing for bargaining
- the art of bargaining
- bargaining trends
- managing in the volunteer/composite fire service
- recruitment and retention
- equitable recruitment and hiring
- pension accrual, benefit coverage and top-up pay
- staffing clauses
- benefits issues
- WSIB mental stress claims