Webinars On Demand
With over 50 workplace topics to choose from, we make it easy to find the information you’re looking for. Our storehouse of 90-minute MP3s brings together the collected wisdom and experience of leading union and management counsel as well as neutrals and subject matter experts from across the country. In addition, each MP3 is accompanied by a PDF of concise summaries of cases discussed by the experts.
The ABCs of IMEs Reimagined: Reviewing the basics, exploring collaborative models
October 6, 2021 The use of independent medical examinations (IMEs) in determining appropriate accommodations is highly contentious. Unions and employees may doubt the independence of a physician designated by the employer or whose [...]
Attendance Management during COVID-19 and Beyond: What rules will apply in the hybrid workplace?
September 24, 2021 Experience working during the pandemic, which has seen broad acceptance of remote work as well as increased awareness of the dangers of employees coming to work sick, poses a challenge [...]
Torts Illustrated: A primer on torts arising in the workplace context and the latest developments
September 13, 2021 Labour relations professionals may be unfamiliar with torts — legal wrongs separate and apart from breaches of contract that lead to liability. However, with the recent recognition by Canadian courts [...]
Homing in on Harassment: Developments in remedies, investigations, and judicial review
September 2, 2021 While COVID-19 has profoundly transformed the workplace, harassment has remained an issue of significant concern. Many workplaces have witnessed an increase in the number of incidents and allegations of harassment. [...]
Substance Use and the Workplace: Staying up to date on testing, accommodation, return-to-work conditions, and discharge
August 19, 2021 While substance use is a perennial concern for workplace parties, use of alcohol, cannabis, prescription medications, and illicit substances has increased significantly during the pandemic, as Canadians cope with mental health challenges [...]
Current Issues in Health Care Law: Health and safety, accommodation, discipline for off-duty conduct, privacy, and more
August 5, 2021 Employers, unions, and workers in the health care sector face unique challenges and added complexity given the nature of their work, increased regulatory oversight, and responsibility in caring for others. This [...]
Fumbling through Fables? Examining the role of credibility, reliability, and apology in investigations and arbitrations
July 8, 2021 Employers, investigators, and decision-makers are often required to make determinations about the credibility and reliability of employee statements and testimony as part of their work. But how do decision-makers determine [...]
Bill C-65 Explained: An expert forum on the new federal violence and harassment regulations
June 24, 2021 In the midst of the pandemic, federally regulated employers and the unions representing their employees have been tasked with taking significant new steps to combat workplace harassment and violence. Bill [...]
