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Organized by: Overholt Law LLP — https://www.eventbrite.com/o/9866697777You are invited to Overholt Law LLP's Fall Seminar on November 23, 2026 from 8AM to 4PM Pacific Time (PCT)
Human Resources Management
Please join us for a day of learning about recent, current and emerging developments in Canadian workplace law relevant to human resources management and business owners.
Our Seminar will address the following subjects:
Artificial Inteligence at Work – What is it? How is it being used by employers and employees? Risks to an employer of AI misuse at work, and how can employers mitigate against those risks
Executive Employment Contracts – Enforceability of terminations clauses, recent developments in the law, and practical tips
Workplace Investigations – the latest developments in the law and a discussion of best practices
Incentive Compensation – a review of guiding principles, what constitutes a perk, incentive or benefit that might be payable, the interpretation of the SCC decision in Matthews v. Ocean Nutrition Canada Ltd., and the recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal in Wigdor v. Facebook
The Use of Fixed Term Contracts – Termination Clauses and an update on the duty to mitigate
The Importance of Employment Policies and Employee Handbooks
Managing potential constructive dismissal claims
Corporate Governance – Directors and Officers as employees and shareholder disputes
Employees/Independent Contractors and Dependent Contractors: a Minefield for HR
The Arbitration of Employment Disputes – what are the pros and consOur firm continues its commitment to continuing education in employment, labour relations and human rights law. Our lawyers present and teach courses for the Sauder School of Business, CPHR and the Continuing Legal Education Society of BC, among other bodies.
Our firm continues its commitment to continuing education in employment, labour relations and human rights law. Our lawyers present and teach courses for the Sauder School of Business, CPHR and the Continuing Legal Education Society of BC, among other bodies.
This seminar is for our clients and employers who are interested in getting to know us.
Date & Time
Monday, November 23, 2026
8:00 am – 9:00 am
Registration with Coffee, Tea and Pastries
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Seminar Presentations
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Lunch
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Seminar Presentations, Closing Remarks, and Door Prizes
Cost
This seminar is complimentary.
CPD Credits
HR professionals, CPAs and lawyers may be able to claim CPD credits for attending this seminar.
Registration Details
Space is limited. Please register as soon as possible to secure your seat.
Questions
If you have questions or need help with your registration, please call (604) 568-5464 or email [email protected] referencing the Fall 2026 Seminar.
Speakers
Carman J. Overholt, K.C.
Managing Partner, Overholt Law LLP
Carman is a senior litigation lawyer with extensive experience in all aspects of employment, labour relations and human rights law. Carman established Overholt Law in 2012 after working in large firms for more than 25 years. In his practice, Carman works closely with senior management and human resources professionals to assist in addressing the wide range of claims that can arise in the workplace. Read more.
Jennifer Kwok
Partner, Overholt Law LLP
Jennifer practices in the areas of labour relations, employment, occupational health and safety, and human rights law. Her practice involves advising employers on a wide range of workplace matters including termination of employment, discipline and human rights proceedings, compliance with occupational health and safety, and workplace bullying and harassment issues. Jennifer is frequently retained to conduct independent investigations of workplace complaints. Read more.
Preston I.A.D. Parsons
Partner, Overholt Law LLP
Preston has over 14 years of experience in workplace law matters, and a growing professional disciplinary practice. He has worked with employers, employees, unions, human resource professionals, and business owners to proactively address – or strategically litigate – a variety of complex issues, and is trusted by clients of all types for his sound legal and practice advice. Read more.
Graham Nattress
Partner, Overholt Law LLP
Graham is an experienced legal and human resources professional with a background of more than 30 years in litigation and employee relations. He has extensive employment and insurance litigation experience with one of Canada’s largest life and health insurers, an international travel company, a provincial government auto insurer and private practice. He also has held an executive human resources position and was the leader of an in-house team of litigation lawyers. Read more.
Kai Ying Chieh
Senior Associate, Overholt Law LLP
Kai Ying values a thoughtful, well-reasoned, and client-focused approach to the practice of law. She regularly advises a diverse range of clients, including businesses both big and small, on key workplace issues including employment contracts and policies, worker’s compensation reviews, human rights complaints, and privacy complaints and compliance. Kai Ying enjoys using her past human resources experience to provide strategic advice to clients grappling with complex employment issues. Read more.
Grace Lo
Associate, Overholt Law LLP
Grace works in all of the firm’s practice areas including professional regulation, employment, human rights, occupational health and safety, privacy law. Since joining the firm in 2024, she has assisted on a variety of matters including employment contracts, severance packages, workplace complaints, human rights claims, and professional disciplinary reviews. Read more.
Ashley Ng
Associate, Overholt Law LLP
Ashley joined the firm in July 2025 as an Articling Student and was called to the bar in British Columbia in May 2026. Ashley works with the entire team at Overholt Law LLP on a wide range of workplace law matters. Read more.
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Morris J Wosk Centre for Dialogue, 580 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 5K3, CA, Canada
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