About this Event
Join our lawyers for an informative and interactive day dedicated to navigating the complexities of employment law. This event is tailored to HR professionals and business leaders looking to stay ahead of the curve and hone their skills. The agenda boasts a lineup of timely topics focused on the legal landscape and how it relates to employment in Alberta.
Panel Discussions: Engage with our industry leaders as they share their perspectives on the latest trends and best practices.
Breakout Sessions: Sessions range from 101-style classes to deep dives on a variety of topics, allowing you to customize your seminar experience to best fit your role.
Ask the Pros: Our unique and dynamic bear pit-style session gives you direct access to our panel.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to expand your knowledge and network with fellow HR professionals. Register now to secure your spot!
Agenda
Demystifying the Litigation and Hearing Process
Info: It's not like what you see on TV: Learn what to expect when you face a lawsuit, grievance, or administrative complaint. In this session, our team of lawyers will break down concepts relating to the court process, labour arbitrations, and administrative hearings, and dive into costs awards and risks, questioning, timelines, settlement meetings, and some of the practical realities of being part of a court or administrative proceeding.
The Workplace Cast of Characters
Info: Employment Relationships and Contract Best Practices: This session explores a variety of employment and contractual relationships, including full-time, part-time, seasonal, casual, and temporary arrangements. We will also examine when an employee is actually an employee, or when they fall into the categories of dependent or independent contractor. Attendees will gain practical guidance on structuring employment agreements to address different types of relationships and minimize risks if the employment relationship ends.
Where is everybody?
Info: Attendance Management Policies in Union and Non-Union workplaces: This session provides an introduction to the legal requirements for enforceable and effective attendance management policies. We will also offer practical guidance on how to approach common attendance management issues that arise in both union and non-union work settings.
Just Cause in Employment Relationships
Info: This session examines how to establish just cause for dismissal in both the non-union and union sectors. Topics include the definition and onus of proving just cause, culminating and single incidents of misconduct, reinstatement considerations, near cause, after-discovered cause, employee loyalty and trust, condonation, off-duty conduct, bringing the reputation of the employer into disrepute, horseplay, falsification of credentials, investigations and mitigation. Attendees will gain practical guidance for navigating these complex workplace issues.
The Lifetime of a Leave
Info: Addressing Medical Leaves in the Workplace: This session provides an introduction to the different types of medical leaves available to employees and an employer’s duty to accommodate employees returning from leave. Through practical case studies, we will examine common workplace scenarios and discuss tips and best practices for managing them. The session will also address how to respond to long-term medical leaves, particularly where the employment relationship is no longer sustainable.
Ask the Pros
Info: Get the answers you need, from the lawyers you call – ask our employment lawyers questions that arose during the seminar or in the course of your normal work.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Delta Hotels Edmonton South Conference Centre, 4404 Gateway Boulevard Northwest, Edmonton, Canada
CAD 190.10 to CAD 236.25
