About this Event
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- Save 10% when registering 3 or more participants
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Duration: 1 Full Day (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Delivery Mode: Classroom (In-Person)
Language: English
Credits: 8 PDUs / Training Hours
Certification: Course Completion Certificate
Refreshments: Lunch, beverages, and light snacks included
Course Overview
This 1 Day interactive workshop provides HR professionals and people leaders with a practical understanding of Ontario’s employment laws. Participants will explore essential compliance areas such as employment standards, unionization rules, occupational health and safety requirements, and fair termination practices. The course combines expert insights with real-world case studies, role plays, and interactive exercises to help participants confidently apply Ontario’s legal framework in daily HR decisions. Participants will also develop actionable strategies for compliance and employee engagement.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will:
- Interpret and apply Ontario’s ESA, LRA, OHSA, and employment law principles
- Identify and mitigate HR compliance risks across various employment situations
- Implement fair and lawful termination and discipline processes
- Develop and communicate HR policies effectively
- Strengthen employee engagement and maintain positive workplace relations
- Conduct legally compliant recruitment, hiring, and conflict resolution practices
Target Audience
- HR professionals and business owners
- People managers and supervisors
- Labor relations and compliance officers
- Anyone responsible for employment decisions in Ontario
Why Choose This Course?
Ontario’s HR and employment landscape is complex and constantly evolving. This course equips participants with practical knowledge of laws and policies, ensuring compliance, reducing legal risks, and enhancing workforce management. Participants will gain hands-on experience through case studies, role plays, and interactive exercises, empowering them to make confident HR decisions every day.
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Agenda
Module 1 – Employment Standards Act (ESA) Essentials
Info: • Minimum employment standards: hours, wages, overtime, vacation, and leaves
• Termination and severance pay – ESA minimums vs. common-law notice
• Employer record-keeping and payment obligations
• Icebreaker Activity
Module 2 – Unionization & Labor Relations (LRA)
Info: • Employee rights to organize and the union certification process (OLRB)
• Employer communication boundaries during organizing drives
• Building trust and employee engagement in a unionized or pre-union environment
• Role Play
Module 3 – Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA)
Info: • Duties of employers, supervisors, and workers under the OHSA
• Reporting incidents and establishing Joint Health & Safety Committees (JHSC)
• Workplace violence and harassment prevention requirements
• Case Study
Module 4 – Termination Law & Compliance
Info: • Distinguishing “just cause” vs. “without cause” termination
• Steps for calculating ESA notice, pay in lieu, and severance
• Conducting respectful, legally compliant termination meetings
• Activity
Module 5 – Workplace Policies & Employee Handbook
Info: • Developing clear HR policies aligned with Ontario law
• Best practices for employee handbook creation and updates
• Communicating policies effectively to staff
• Activity
Module 6 – Recruitment & Hiring Compliance:
Info: • Legal requirements for hiring practices and interviews
• Avoiding discriminatory practices under Ontario Human Rights Code
• Employment contracts and offer letters compliance
• Activity
Module 7 – Employee Discipline & Conflict Resolution
Info: • Progressive discipline frameworks and documentation
• Addressing workplace conflicts lawfully and fairly
• Legal considerations in managing employee grievances
• Action Plan Review
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Regus ON, Burlington - North Service Road, 4145 North Service Road#2nd Floor, Burlington, Canada
CAD 540.53 to CAD 704.06
