Overview Impairment and substance use disorders are among some of the most challenging workplace issues for employers to navigate. Even amidst the ongoing pandemic, during which remote work arrangements have become increasingly common, drug and alcohol related issues persist. This webinar updates attendees on the latest legal developments in this area. It will also review […]
Overview Amidst seemingly endless changes relating to the ongoing pandemic, federal sector employers are now also adjusting to the new Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Regulations under the Canada Labour Code as well as amendments to the Employment Equity Regulations under the Employment Equity Act. These regulatory changes came into effect on January 1, 2021. […]
Overview Almost a year after the first lockdown and emergency measures were put in place to stop the spread of COVID-19, Canada has approved vaccinations. This development provides hope that an end may be in sight. However, we are not out of the woods yet. This seminar will address both new and ongoing issues employers […]
Overview Perhaps more than any other year in history, 2020 has kept us all on our toes. For employers, this year brought the unprecedented challenge of managing business operations through a global pandemic, along with numerous significant developments in labour, employment, and human rights law. This engaging webinar will provide participants with an overview of […]
Navigating employee absenteeism and the duty to accommodate are not new challenges for employers. However, COVID-19 has brought about new and nuanced considerations that add an additional layer of complexity to these workplace issues. This seminar will address scenarios that employers continue to face amidst the ongoing pandemic, and will provide attendees with the knowledge […]
Overview Staffing flexibility, job specialization, reduced payroll costs, and potential tax advantages are tempting reasons to hire independent contractors. With the significant business impacts brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, employers may be tempted to rethink the structure and classification of their workforce. However, navigating employee classifications is not always straightforward and the consequences of […]
Overview Some employers embraced remote work arrangements long ago. Others had little choice but to do so in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and the widespread business closures that followed. However, even as provincial governments ease emergency restrictions and allow for the gradual reopening of various workplaces, employers may want, be encouraged, or even […]
Overview In Ontario we are currently still operating under a state of emergency. Nevertheless, employers are proactively planning for the resumption of business operations and the return of workers to the physical workplace. Even essential businesses not impacted by closure and other emergency orders need to plan for the “new normal” in a post-pandemic era. […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in unprecedented challenges for employers. Amidst issues of workplace health and safety, employers are also navigating concerns around ongoing business viability. Join us for an online session which will address both the legal and practical realities faced by employers in the current economic climate. This webinar will address such timely […]