The Ever Evolving Landscape of Employment Law in Canada

Employment law in Canada never stops evolving. Employers need to be aware of how they will be impacted by legislation that will soon be coming into force and recent human rights and judicial decisions. In this interactive session, our lawyers will provide you with information about these developments and offer practical approaches to dealing with the changes. Topics to be addressed include:

• The Cannabis Act: Preparing the workplace
• The Police Record and Checks Reform Act, 2015: Adjusting your approach to applicant background checks
• Employee benefit plans: Avoiding discrimination claims on the basis of age
• Guidance from the courts on the employee's duty to mitigate upon termination 

Registration and Breakfast: 8:00 - 8:30 am

Program: 8:30 - 10:30 am