New Developments in Workers’ Compensation: Experts discuss legislative changes and the latest decisions, trends, and policies
Moderator Karen Nordlinger Arbitrator, Mediator and Lawyer Aaron Gordon Daykin Nordlinger LLP Speakers Tom McKenna National Health and Safety Representative Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Julie Weller Employer Counsel [...]
Public-Facing Employment: Protecting workers from harassment by customers, patients, students, and other third parties
Moderator Jeff Palamar Arbitrator and Lawyer Taylor McCaffrey Speakers Natasha Savoline Employer Counsel Bernardi Human Resource Law LLP Kas Pavanantharajah Union Counsel Black Gropper October 1, 2024 [...]
Privacy Protection in a Wired Workplace: The Supreme Court of Canada sets new rules
Moderator Sara Slinn Arbitrator/Mediator Speakers Elisabeth Finney Union Counsel Black Burke Mayor LLP Justin P’ng Employer Counsel Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP September 26, 2024 In [...]
Beyond the Open Door: Expert guidance on proactively recognizing and responding to employee mental health concerns
Moderator Doug Sanderson Arbitrator and Mediator Doug Sanderson Dispute Resolution Speakers Dr. Katy Kamkar Dr. Katy Kamkar, PhD, CPsych. Clinical Psychologist Diane Laranja Employer Counsel Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP [...]
Can We Be Friends? Navigating workplace interactions in an increasingly conflicted world
Moderator Judith Allen Arbitrator, Mediator and Workplace Investigator Arbitration Investigation Mediation (AIM) Speakers Terry Downey Union Representative SEIU Local 1 Canada Eleni Kassaris Employer Counsel Dentons Jen Magnus Founder/President Magnus [...]
Recovering the Balance: Practical guidance on flexible work, the right to disconnect, and avoiding burnout
Moderator Mireille Giroux Vice-Chair Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) Speakers Meghan Burton Organization Development Advisor Mental Health Commission of Canada Tahir Khorasanee Employer counsel Steinbergs LLP Sogol Naserian Union Counsel [...]
Adapting to an Older Workforce: Accommodation, benefits, retirement options
Moderator Colin Johnston Mediator Arbitrator Colin Johnston Mediation Arbitration Services Inc. Speakers Randy Slepchik Union Counsel Jewitt McLuckie & Associates LLP Cristina Wendel Emplyer Counsel Dentons [...]
Lancaster’s Workplace Essentials: A primer on remedies for breach of the collective agreement
Moderator Maheen Merchant Speakers Gabriel Joshee-Arnal Employer Counsel Neuman Thompson Heather L. Robertson Union Counsel Gerrand Rath Johnson July 18, 2024 In this installment of [...]
Returns that Work: Expert guidance on navigating the return of injured or ill employees to work
Moderator David Mombourquette Chairperson New Brunswick Labour and Employment Board Speakers J.D. Gilmour Manager of Employee Abilities and Return to Work for Health PEI Dana F. Hooker Employer counsel DLA [...]
Extraordinary Harms, Extraordinary Remedies: Learning from exceptional damage awards in human rights and arbitration cases
Moderator Jeff Palamar Arbitrator and Lawyer Taylor McCaffrey Speakers Thelma Zindoga Employer Counsel Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP Balraj Dosanjh Pensions Counsel Cavalluzzo LLP June 20, [...]
Charting Vital Signs: Examining current caselaw and legislation in the healthcare sector
Moderator Danna Morrison Arbitrator/Mediator Danna Morrison Mediation & Arbitration Inc. Vice-Chair Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) Speakers Sebastien Anderson Union Counsel Labour Rights Law Meg Atkinson Union Counsel Kastner Ko [...]
Language Matters: Expert guidance on crafting inclusive collective agreement clauses
Moderator Heather Ann McConnell Arbitrator/Mediator Speakers Mike Hamata Employer Counsel Roper Greyell Alison McEwen Union Counsel Ravenlaw Parm Sandhar Bargaining Representative Hospital Employees' Union (HEU) Sundeep Gokhale Employer Counsel Sherrard [...]
Untangling the Web: Sorting out administration and accommodation issues in sick leave, LTD, STD and workers’ compensation claims
Moderator Madeleine Loewenberg Lawyer, Workplace Investigator, and Mediator Speakers Dr. Dwayne Van Eerd Scientist Institute of Work & Health Brad N. Cocke Lawyer Cooperwilliams Truman & Ito LLP Niiti Simmonds [...]
Lancaster’s Workplace Essentials: Understanding the scope and limits of management rights
Moderator Sara Slinn Arbitrator and Mediator Sara Slinn Mediation/Arbitration Associate Professor Osgoode Hall Law School York University Speakers Allie Laurent Employer Counsel McLennan Ross Caitlin Meggs Union Counsel Victory Square [...]
Discrimination and Harassment: Experts examine recent cases, emerging trends
Moderator Scott Sterns Arbitrator and Mediator Speakers Heather Ann McConnell Arbitrator/Mediator Justina Sebastiampillai Employer Counsel Stikeman Elliott Andrea Johnson Union Counsel Gerrand Rath Johnson April 18, [...]
Disabilities that Elude Diagnosis: Accommodating employees with undiagnosed or poorly understood conditions
Moderator Lynne Poirier Arbitrator/Mediator Vice-Chair, Canada Industrial Relations Board Speakers Sevda Mansour Legal Counsel Ontario Nurses' Association Dr. Shawn Marshall Full Professor Department of Medicine University of Ottawa The Ottawa [...]
Making a Fair Assessment: Evaluating credibility from an EDI perspective
Moderator Paul Love Arbitrator and Mediator Speakers Tonie Beharrell Lawyer and Workplace Investigator Southern Butler Price LLP Connie Cheung Employer Counsel Sherrard Kuzz LLP Amarkai Laryea Union Counsel RavenLaw Dr. [...]
Shaken to the Core: When will a breach of trust justify termination?
Moderator Paul Love Arbitrator and Mediator Speakers Christine Poirier Senior Advisor to General Counsel and Chief of Labour Relations and Special Projects Officer Professional Institute of the Public Service of [...]
Asset or Adversary? Examining AI’s impact on work and labour relations
Moderator George Filliter Arbitrator and Mediator Filliter Arbitration and Mediation Services Inc. Speakers Donald Jordan Employer Counsel Harris & Company Peter Lewis Canada Research Chair, Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence Associate Professor, [...]
Annual Labour Law Update: The Latest Cases and Legislative Developments
Moderator Elaine Doyle Arbitrator and Mediator Arbitration and Mediation Services Speakers Ian Pickard Employer Counsel McInnes Cooper Alycia Shaw Labour Relations Counsel Air Line Pilots Association [...]
Annual Human Rights Law Update: The Latest Cases and Legislative Developments
Moderator Karine Pelletier Adjudicator Manitoba Human Rights Commission Vice-Chairperson Manitoba Labour Board Speakers Joel Fairbrother Employer Counsel Bow River Law LLP Mae J. Nam Union Counsel Ryder Wright Holmes Bryden [...]
