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.
Substance Use Disorders: Recognition and accommodation in the era of legalized cannabis
April 25, 2019 The legalization of recreational cannabis use has prompted employers across Canada to review the way they deal with substance use that affects – or may affect – the workplace. However, [...]
Piecing Together the Puzzle: When do employment standards apply instead of collective agreement benefits (and vice-versa)?
April 11, 2019 Collective agreements frequently provide greater benefits than employment standards legislation, which sets minimum floors of statutory protection. But the question of which rights prevail in cases of conflict remains hotly [...]
Testing, Testing, 1, 2, 3: An update on post-incident, reasonable cause, and random drug and alcohol testing
March 07, 2019 The legalization of recreational cannabis has brought new attention to the dangers of workplace impairment, and with it a greater interest in workplace drug and alcohol testing. This increased interest [...]
The New 9 to 5: Flexible work arrangements in the 21st century
February 28, 2019 Flexible work arrangements such as telecommuting, compressed workweeks, and modified hours are a valuable recruitment and retention tool for workers who appreciate having some autonomy over when and where they work, and [...]
Waking Up to a Workplace Hazard: Addressing fatigue and employee health
February 14, 2019 Investigators recently warned that pilot fatigue was a factor in a "near miss" incident in San Francisco that could have resulted in the "worst aviation accident in history." Yet, fatigue remains an [...]
Discipline Hot Spots: Off-duty conduct, surveillance, violence, and more
February 5, 2019 In recent years, prompted largely by the rise of social media and advanced technology, employers have initiated disciplinary measures in novel circumstances. In this audio conference, experienced counsel will explore leading cases [...]
Big Issues in Fine Print: Non-compete, non-solicitation, and mandatory arbitration clauses in employment contracts
February 28, 2019 While non-compete, non-solicitation, and mandatory arbitration clauses are common features of employment agreements, issues regarding their enforcement are typically subject to dispute. In this audio conference, experienced counsel will provide [...]
2018 in Review: Key cases in labour and human rights
January 22, 2019 Leading labour lawyers will review the most important recent decisions from courts, arbitrators, and tribunals, and explain how they will affect you in the coming year. The panel will also [...]