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.
Managing Attendance at Work: Accommodating employees, respecting rights, curbing abuse
April 11, 2017 Attendance management programs have become increasingly common in workplaces across Canada, yet they remain contentious and are often the subject of litigation. In this session, experienced labour lawyers will identify [...]
Discipline or Accommodation? Responding to alcohol- and drug-related misconduct
March 30, 2017 Employers and unions face a myriad of challenges when an employee engages in workplace misconduct that may be attributable to a substance use disorder. Given the obligation under human rights [...]
Management vs. Bullying: Where’s the dividing line?
March 9, 2017 While legal definitions of harassment commonly state that reasonable action relating to the management and direction of employees does not amount to harassment, knowing when behaviour crosses the line, and [...]
Prescriptions for Obtaining Medical Information: Practical tips from practicing lawyers and physicians
March 2, 2017 In this session, experienced lawyers and physicians will share insights on effective ways of getting the medical information you are entitled to and need in your capacity as an employer [...]
LTD Claims from Start to Finish: Gathering medical information, exploring accommodation, and facilitating return to work
February 16, 2017 Employers, unions, and employees all have an interest in ensuring that long-term disability (LTD) benefits are properly administered within a workplace. However, the LTD claims process can be complex and [...]
Under Pressure: Dealing with stress, overload, and burnout in the workplace
February 7, 2017 According to a 2010 Statistics Canada survey, 27% of Canadian workers described their day-to-day lives as highly stressful. In a 2015 survey of Canadian workplaces conducted by Morneau Shepell, 30% [...]
Current and Critical: The top human rights and labour law cases of 2016
January 26, 2017 Seasoned counsel will review the year's most important cases and explain how they will affect you in the coming year. Our experts will also flag significant litigation on the horizon. Final selection [...]
1st Annual Labour Board Update: A cross-Canada review of key cases and trends
January 24, 2017 Discussion of arbitration decisions tends to dominate many continuing education events for labour relations professionals, but knowledge of recent labour board decisions is essential for anyone who needs to be [...]