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Workplace rules and practices continue to evolve at a rapid pace – and so do the legal risks and obligations facing employers. From dealing with harassment in the workplace to accommodation requests and recruitment and retention issues, you need to be aware of the latest developments in labour and employment law.
This seminar will inform you of the latest workplace laws and trends, and you’ll learn how to mitigate your legal risks while maintaining a productive workplace. The MLT Aikins Labour Update is designed for both unionized and non-unionized employers.
On the agenda:
Employment law litigation considerations
- Discuss effective tactics for terminating employment
- Examine the impact of the rise in summary judgment applications and the increase in small claims damages on wrongful dismissal litigation
- Review recent severance negotiation considerations and tax implications for settlement
What is next in workplace law?
- Discuss risks and benefits of AI use in the employment sector
- Review considerations arising from the push for the four-day workweek
- Learn about harassment case law trends and banning non-disclosure agreements
Case law and legislation update
- Hear about the latest cases impacting Saskatchewan employers
- Learn about legislative updates for Saskatchewan and federally regulated employers
Accommodation considerations for an aging workforce
- Consider implications of mandatory retirement and age discrimination
- Review accommodation of elderly workers
- Discuss performance management and termination of employment
Navigating recruitment and retention
- Review legal considerations for inducing or recruiting an employee to leave existing employment
- Discuss non-competition and non-solicitation agreements
- Review discrimination considerations during the hiring process
Open forum
- Senior labour and employment lawyers will answer your questions on any employment-related topic
Speakers:
- Milad Alishahi
- Shane Buchanan
- Ashton Butler
- Robert Frost-Hinz
- Amy Gibson
- Allison Graham
- Meghan Johnson
- Eileen Libby, K.C.
- Jana Linner, K.C.
- Brent Matkowski
- Jianna Rieder
- Kevin Wilson, K.C.
Event Details:
- Seminar: Registration will start at 8:30 a.m. and the seminar will commence at 9 a.m. and run until 4 p.m. A continental breakfast, lunch and snacks will be provided. In-person attendees will receive a swag bag and printed materials at the seminar. If you require electronic materials instead, please contact Dabota Fashola by May 6.
- Cost:
- Early Bird Rate (until February 29th): $427.50 + $21.38 (GST) + $25.65 (PST) = $474.53 per person
- Registration Fee: $475 + $23.75 GST + $28.50 (PST) = $527.25 per person
- Registration closes: May 6, 2024
- Cancel before May 6, 2024 for a full refund. Contact Dabota Fashola to inquire about a refund.
- Space is limited. Only employers or their representatives are eligible to attend. We reserve the right to decline registrants.
- Late registrations will be accepted as space permits.
- Pre-approved for 6.0 CPD hours with CPHR Saskatchewan.
Contact:
Dabota Fashola
MLT Aikins
(306) 975-7100
seminars@mltaikins.com