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SUMMARY:Interest Arbitration in Essential Services: Experts discuss key cases and critical concepts
DESCRIPTION:Moderator\n\n \nChris Albertyn\nArbitrator/Mediator \n\n\nSpeakers\n\n \nJeffrey Sack\, K.C.\nPresident\nLancaster House \n\n\n \nThomas Roper\nFounding Partner\nRoper Greyell \n\n\nInterest Arbitration ProgramIn this session\, seasoned experts will address key issues in interest arbitration\, examining trends in recent arbitration awards. Panelists will address questions including: \n\nWhen is government imposition of interest arbitration a violation of the Charter of Rights and when is it a requirement?\nIn what circumstances is essential services legislation compliant with the Charter and in what circumstances is it not?\nHow far can governments go in limiting selection of arbitrators and their arbitral discretion?\nWhat are the pros and cons of med-arb\, arb-med\, and tripartite arbitration?\nWhat do recent cases suggest about how arbitrators will apply the principles of replication\, demonstrated need\, and total compensation?\nIn recent awards\, how have concerns such as inflation\, the employer’s ability to pay\, and recruitment and retention issues impacted the determination of wage adjustments?\nHow have arbitrators dealt with substantive issues such as staffing? Contracting out? Health and safety concerns? Procedural issues such as late demands and interim orders? Evidentiary issues such as admissibility of proposals and packages exchanged during negotiations?\nIn what circumstances will the Labour Relations Board order first contract arbitration? How does legislation affect the threshold for intervention? Are the criteria applied by arbitrators in first contract arbitration different from those applied in arbitrating contract renewal disputes?\n\nAccreditationCPD\n\n\nThis program has been approved by CPHR Alberta for 1.5 Continuing Professional Development hours.\n\n\n\n\nThis program has been approved by CPHR BC & Yukon for 1.5 Continuing Professional Development hours.\n\n\n\n\nThis program has been approved for Continuing Professional Development 1.5 hours under Category A of the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Log of the Human Resource Professionals Association (HRPA).\n\n\n\n\n \n\nThis program has been approved by the Law Society of British Columbia for 1.5 Continuing Professional Development hours.\nThis program has been approved by the Law Society of Saskatchewan for 1.5 Continuing Professional Development hours.\nMembers of the Law Society of Ontario may consider counting this program for 1.5 Substantive hours; 0 Professionalism hours.\nMembers of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society may consider counting this program for 1.5 Continuing Professional Development hours.\nMembers of the Law Society of New Brunswick may consider this program for 1.5 Continuing Professional Development hours.\n\n\n\n\nAdditional InformationMATERIALS\nValuable\, up-to-date materials and case summaries will be available for downloading from our website. Each webinar is accompanied by a PDF of concise summaries of the cases discussed. \nREGISTRATION FEE\nLive webinar – $275\n(Registrations must be paid in advance of the webinar)\nPlease contact us by email\, or by phone at (416) 977-6618\, for additional information.
URL:https://lancasterhouse.com/event/interest-arbitration-in-essential-services-experts-discuss-key-cases-and-critical-concepts/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Opening Doors: Ensuring equity\, diversity\, and inclusion in hiring\, promotion\, and retention
DESCRIPTION:Moderators\n\n \nEdith Bramwell\nChairperson Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board \n\n\nSpeakers\n\n \nAlex Ognibene\nEmployer counsel\nFasken \n\n\n \nNatasha Aruliah\nConsultant\nJEDDI (Justice\, Equity\, Decolonising\, Diversity and Inclusion) Specialist \n\n\n \nAubrey Gonsalves\nDiversity Vice-President CUPE National \n\n\nIssuesCritical issues remain regarding policies and procedures aimed at ensuring equity\, diversity\, and inclusion in hiring\, promotion\, and retention. In this webinar\, experts consider these issues by addressing the following questions: \n\nWhat lessons can be learned from recent cases where employees have alleged discriminatory promotion practices? How can employers ensure fair and transparent promotion practices?\n\n\nHow do unconscious biases impact recruitment? How can employers address implicit biases and stereotypes in their recruitment practices?\n\n\nHow does the gender wage gap continue to influence the recruitment of women across different industries? How can employers and unions address the gender wage gap in their employment policies?\n\n\nWhat are best practices when it comes to hiring Indigenous workers? What role can unions play in ensuring equitable opportunities for the promotion of Indigenous workers?\n\n\nWhat considerations should employers take into account in seeking to recruit from distinct age groups? How can employers integrate generational differences into the workplace culture to promote inclusion when retaining employees?\n\n\nHow can employers and unions address language barriers in their recruitment policies? How can employers foster a culture of inclusion in the workplace that takes language barriers into consideration?\n\n\nWhat role can unions play in ensuring equity when it comes to hiring\, promoting\, and retaining employees? What are examples of equity-focused policies and practices that unions across Canada have developed?\n\nAccreditationCPD\n\n\nThis program has been approved for 1.5 Continuing Professional Development hours under Category A of the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Log of the Human Resource Professionals Association (HRPA).\n\n\n\n\n\nThis program has been approved by CPHR Alberta for 1.5 Continuing Professional Development hours.\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nThis program has been approved by the Law Society of British Columbia for 1.5 Continuing Professional Development hours.\n\n\n\n\nAdditional InformationMATERIALS\nValuable\, up-to-date materials and case summaries will be available for downloading from our website. Each webinar is accompanied by a PDF of concise summaries of the cases discussed. \nREGISTRATION FEE\nLive webinar\, video\, and MP3 bundle – $440\nLive webinar – $275\nVideo and MP3 – $275\n(Registrations must be paid in advance of the webinar)\nPlease contact us by email\, or by phone at (416) 977-6618\, for discount pricing for additional participants and group orders. \nREGISTRATION INFORMATION\nWebinar video and MP3 files are available for $275. Those who have purchased the live webinar may purchase the corresponding downloadable video and MP3 file for the discounted price of $165. \nThe video recording\, MP3 file\, and materials are available for download and viewing one business day after the live webinar. After purchasing\, you will receive an e-mail with instructions on how to access and download the video recording\, MP3 file\, and materials by visiting My Account and selecting Order History. For purchases for upcoming webinars\, once the video recording and MP3 file and materials are available\, registrants will receive an update e-mail informing them that the links are now ready.
URL:https://lancasterhouse.com/event/opening-doors-ensuring-equity-diversity-and-inclusion/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Balancing Employee Privacy and Employer Access to Personal Information: Who gets to know what and when?
DESCRIPTION:Moderator\n\n \nScott Steiner\nMediator and Arbitrator\nADR Chambers \n\n\nSpeakers\n\n \nLeanne Monsma\nEmployer Counsel\nFasken \n\n\n \nKelly Nicholson\nPrivacy Officer\nField Law \n\n\n \noline Twiss\nDeputy Commissioner and Deputy Registrar\nOIPC \n\n\nIssuesWhat is the proper balance between safeguarding privacy and providing access to relevant information? In this Western-Canada- focused webinar\, experts will examine employer access to personal information\, discuss legislation and proposed amendments\, and review recent caselaw. Specifically\, panelists will address: \n\nWhat laws govern employee privacy and employer access to information? What legislative amendments have been proposed? Do these amendments adequately address protection of privacy while ensuring relevant parties can access essential information?\n\n\nHow does distinguishing “employee personal information” in Alberta and British Columbia privacy statutes from “personal information” in other types of statutes affect workplace privacy rights?\n\n\nIn the case of employee illness\, what specific personal information can be requested by an employer\, and how frequently?\n\n\nAre there any restrictions on an employer’s right to access\, analyze\, or use information that is not shared with employees\, such as information obtained through surveillance measures (e.g.\, keystroke monitoring\, time tracking software\, and GPS tracking)?\n\n\nCan employers access\, retain\, or use employee information for purposes other than the limited purpose (e.g.\, ensuring workplace safety) for which that information was obtained?\n\n\nAre there restrictions on employees’’ right to access information about themselves in the employer’’s possession?\n\n\nIn what circumstances have adjudicators held that employee information was accessed\, used\, or disclosed improperly?\n\n\nWhat key issues should employers and unions address in policies or collective agreements governing privacy and access to information?\n\nAccreditationCPD\n\n\nThis program has been approved by CPHR Alberta for 1.5 Continuing Professional Development hours.\n\n\n\n\nThis program has been approved by CPHR BC & Yukon for 1.5 Continuing Professional Development hours.\n\n\n\n\nThis program has been approved for Continuing Professional Development 1.5 hours under Category A of the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Log of the Human Resource Professionals Association (HRPA).\n\n\n\n\n \n\nThis program has been approved by the Law Society of British Columbia for 1.5 Continuing Professional Development hours.\nThis program has been approved by the Law Society of Saskatchewan for 1.5 Continuing Professional Development hours.\nMembers of the Law Society of Ontario may consider counting this program for 1.5 Substantive hours; 0 Professionalism hours.\nMembers of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society may consider counting this program for 1.5 Continuing Professional Development hours.\nMembers of the Law Society of New Brunswick may consider this program for 1.5 Continuing Professional Development hours.\n\n\n\n\nAdditional InformationMATERIALS\nValuable\, up-to-date materials and case summaries will be available for downloading from our website. Each webinar is accompanied by a PDF of concise summaries of the cases discussed. \nREGISTRATION FEE\nLive webinar\, video\, and MP3 bundle – $440\nLive webinar – $275\nVideo and MP3 – $275\n(Registrations must be paid in advance of the webinar)\nPlease contact us by email\, or by phone at (416) 977-6618\, for discount pricing for additional participants and group orders. \nREGISTRATION INFORMATION\nWebinar video and MP3 files are available for $275. Those who have purchased the live webinar may purchase the corresponding downloadable video and MP3 file for the discounted price of $165.
URL:https://lancasterhouse.com/event/balancing-privacy-and-access-to-information-who-gets-to-know-what-and-when/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Fairness in Firing: Examining recent principles and rising damages in bad faith terminations
DESCRIPTION:Moderators\n\n \nMark Hart\nArbitrator & Mediator \n\n\nSpeakers\n\n \nAlissa Goldberg\nEmployee Counsel\nKBA Partners \n\n\n \nIsabelle Keeler\nEmployer counsel\nCox and Palmer \n\n\nIssuesDecisions from across Canada reflect developments in how courts assess and interpret termination clauses\, the duty to mitigate\, damages\, reasonable notice periods\, and human rights violations. In this webinar\, experts discuss caselaw from across the country\, addressing the following questions: \n\nHow have courts in Ontario applied the ONCA’s decision in Waksdale v. Swegon North America Inc. as it pertains to the enforceability of termination clauses in employment contracts? What lessons can employers take from Waksdale‘s recent application in other Ontario decisions? How have other provinces approached the enforceability of termination clauses?\n\n\nHow have courts assessed reasonable notice periods? How has the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on reasonable notice periods evolved in the last three years?\n\n\nDoes certain employee conduct warrant termination? In what circumstances have courts upheld termination in recent cases?\n\n\nWhat considerations do courts make when it comes to an employee’s duty to mitigate damages?\n\n\nWhat is “quiet firing”? Can employers be held liable for “quiet firing”?\n\n\nDoes recent caselaw suggest a trend towards granting awards of punitive or aggravated damages in situations where employers do not act in good faith\, or where employers fail to meet statutory obligations during termination?\n\n\nWhat policies\, procedures\, or practices can employers adopt to ensure they are meeting the duty of good faith and fair dealing when it comes to terminations?\n\nAccreditationCPD\n\n\nThis program has been approved for 1.5 Continuing Professional Development hours under Category A of the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Log of the Human Resource Professionals Association (HRPA).\n\n\n\n\n\nThis program has been approved by CPHR Alberta for 1.5 Continuing Professional Development hours.\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nThis program has been approved by the Law Society of British Columbia for 1.5 Continuing Professional Development hours.\n\n\n\n\nAdditional InformationMATERIALS\nValuable\, up-to-date materials and case summaries will be available for downloading from our website. Each webinar is accompanied by a PDF of concise summaries of the cases discussed. \nREGISTRATION FEE\nLive webinar\, video\, and MP3 bundle – $440\nLive webinar – $275\nVideo and MP3 – $275\n(Registrations must be paid in advance of the webinar)\nPlease contact us by email\, or by phone at (416) 977-6618\, for discount pricing for additional participants and group orders. \nREGISTRATION INFORMATION\nWebinar video and MP3 files are available for $275. Those who have purchased the live webinar may purchase the corresponding downloadable video and MP3 file for the discounted price of $165. \nThe video recording\, MP3 file\, and materials are available for download and viewing one business day after the live webinar. After purchasing\, you will receive an e-mail with instructions on how to access and download the video recording\, MP3 file\, and materials by visiting My Account and selecting Order History. For purchases for upcoming webinars\, once the video recording and MP3 file and materials are available\, registrants will receive an update e-mail informing them that the links are now ready.
URL:https://lancasterhouse.com/event/fairness-in-firing-examining-recent-principles-and-rising-damages-in-bad-faith-terminations/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Safe Spaces: Accommodating transgender and gender-diverse employees
DESCRIPTION:Moderators\n\n \nAnne Gregory\nLegal Counsel\nManitoba Nurses Union \n\n \nFae Johnstone\nExecutive Director\nWisdom2Action \n\n\nSpeakers\n\n \nTyler Boggs\nUnion Counsel\nCavalluzzo \n\n\n \nBonny Mak\nEmployer Counsel\nFasken \n\n\n \nMarni Panas\nSenior Manager\, Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion\nATCO \n\n\nCreating a safe and healthy work environment for all employees is a vital employer obligation. For transgender and gender-diverse employees\, a safe and healthy workplace is one that fosters inclusive policies\, protects employee privacy\, and provides appropriate accommodations. In this webinar\, experts will explain the ways in which employers\, unions\, and employees can collaborate to create an inclusive workplace for all. The following questions will be discussed: \n\nWhat is gender identity and gender expression? What does it mean to be transgender? What does it mean to be gender-non-conforming? What are common workplace issues that transgender and gender-diverse employees may experience?\nWhen may a transgender or gender-diverse employee require an accommodation? When do employers have a duty to accommodate? What role\, if any\, does the employee have in the accommodation process? What is the union’s role in the accommodation process?\nWhat strategies can employers use to incorporate inclusive policies and hiring practices for transgender and gender-diverse employees? What role does the union have in developing or monitoring inclusive workplace policies? What unique provisions should employers and unions consider when determining benefits policies and administration of benefits?\nHow can employers and unions support transitioning employees who request special assistance or accommodations? What are best practices when creating a workplace support plan for an employee who is transitioning?\nWhat privacy concerns are triggered when it comes to an employee’s gender-diverse status information? How can employers and unions ensure that information about gender identity and transition is private and protected? Under what circumstances can gender identity status information\, or information pertaining to an employee’s transition\, be disclosed and to whom? What are best practices if disclosure is necessary?\nWhat steps should employers and unions take to protect gender-diverse employees from harassment in the workplace?\nWhat role does diversity training on gender identity and gender expression have in creating a trans-inclusive workplace? What are relevant national and international examples of diversity training of this nature?\n\nAccreditationCPD\nLancaster House provides professional education programs that qualify for CPD credit for human resources professionals\, lawyers\, and paralegals across Canada. \nAdditional InformationMATERIALS\nValuable\, up-to-date materials and case summaries will be available for downloading from our website. Each webinar is accompanied by a PDF of concise summaries of the cases discussed. \nREGISTRATION FEE\nLive webinar\, video\, and MP3 bundle – $440\nLive webinar – $275\nVideo and MP3 – $275\n(Registrations must be paid in advance of the webinar)\nPlease contact us by email\, or by phone at (416) 977-6618\, for discount pricing for additional participants and group orders. \nREGISTRATION INFORMATION\nWebinar video and MP3 files are available for $275. Those who have purchased the live webinar may purchase the corresponding downloadable video and MP3 file for the discounted price of $165. \nThe video recording\, MP3 file\, and materials are available for download and viewing one business day after the live webinar. After purchasing\, you will receive an e-mail with instructions on how to access and download the video recording\, MP3 file\, and materials by visiting My Account and selecting Order History. For purchases for upcoming webinars\, once the video recording and MP3 file and materials are available\, registrants will receive an update e-mail informing them that the links are now ready.
URL:https://lancasterhouse.com/event/safe-spaces-accommodating-transgender-and-gender-diverse-employees/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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