Conferences/Training

All across Canada

Specially designed for union and management representatives and human resource professionals, as well as lawyers, our conferences provide comprehensive updates on the latest trends and case law in workplace law and labour relations delivered by leading labour lawyers and subject matter experts. Optional workshops accompanying each conference provide the opportunity to explore key topics in more depth with a smaller group led by three experts. Conference attendees receive comprehensive materials that can prove invaluable for later research.

Adapting to an Older Workforce: Accommodation, benefits, retirement options

August 1 at 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

Lancaster Speaker Series: Dr. Dayna-Lee Baggley – The Burnout Burger: The role of psychological safety in preventing burnout in the workplace

August 7 at 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

Recovering the Balance: Practical guidance on flexible work, the right to disconnect, and avoiding burnout

August 15 at 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

Can We Be Friends? Navigating workplace interactions in an increasingly conflicted world

August 27 at 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

Mental Health in the Workplace: Meeting Legal Obligations, Providing Effective Support (Virtual Event)

September 10 at 9:30 am – September 11 at 4:30 pm

Beyond the Open Door: Expert guidance on proactively recognizing and responding to employee mental health concerns

September 10 at 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

National Health & Safety Conference

September 12 at 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Five-Webinar Special Series

September 18 – October 16

Intensive Mediation Workshop

September 18 at 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Lancaster Speaker Series: Dr. John Oliffe – Gender and Men’s Mental Health and Illness

September 19 at 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

Privacy Protection in a Wired Workplace: The Supreme Court of Canada sets new rules

September 26 at 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

Public-Facing Employment: Protecting workers from harassment by customers, patients, students, and other third parties

October 1 at 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

Tackling Workplace Impairment: Identifying causes, addressing risks, providing accommodation

October 8 at 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm

Labour Relations Certificate – Fall (Virtual Program)

October 10 at 12:30 pm – November 28 at 4:00 pm

Interest Arbitration Police Services Workshop: Current issues, proven practices

October 11 at 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm

Ottawa Labour Law Conference

October 16 – October 18

New Developments in Workers’ Compensation: Experts discuss legislative changes and the latest decisions, trends, and policies

October 24 at 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

Grievance Arbitration Police Services Workshop: Current trends, contested issues

October 28 at 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm

Compliance and Compassion: Providing representation while accommodating disabilities and meeting professional obligations

November 5 at 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

Edmonton Bargaining in the Broader Public Sector Conference

November 7 – November 8

Winning Cases at WSIB and WSIAT (Virtual Event)

November 12 at 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

Vancouver Bargaining in the Broader Public Sector and Labour Arbitration and Policy Conference

November 19 – November 21

Attendance Management: Addressing issues raised by disabilities, remote work, childcare and elder care, and absences due to illness and emergencies

November 21 at 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

Effective Grievance Handling and Arbitration Advocacy: Intensive Training for Employers and Unions

November 26 at 9:00 am – November 27 at 4:00 pm

Wrongful Dismissal Update: Recent court decisions you need to know about

December 10 at 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

Toronto Labour Arbitration and Policy Conference & Bargaining in the Broader Public Sector Conference

December 11 – December 13