DEC
12
And that’s a Wrap: Labour and Employment Year in Review 2024
Dec. 12, 2024
It has been another year of significant change for businesses and employers across the country. Join us for a complimentary webinar as we take a look back at some of the key labour and employment developments of 2024, discuss some of the most notable cases and legislative developments, and provide insight into what to expect in 2025.
Presenters: Jamie Knight, Misbah Anis and Adele Zhang
NOV
27
From Remote to Hybrid: Employer Strategies for Managing Virtual Workplaces
Nov. 27, 2024
This webinar is designed for employers navigating virtual workplaces. As workplace expectations evolve, managing virtual teams effectively and ensuring productivity, engagement, and compliance have become essential. In this webinar, our team will cover several key topics, including accommodating remote workers, managing OHSA in virtual settings, addressing jurisdiction issues, the right to demand employees return to work, privacy-related issues and how remote work may affect the right to disconnect.
Presenters: Geoff Ryans, Mark Van Ginkel and Rebecca Rosenberg
NOV
13
Pay Now or Pay the Price: An Employer’s Guide to Navigating Pay Equity
Nov. 13, 2024
In Ontario and federally, most public and private sector employers have obligations under pay equity legislation to ensure jobs of equal value receive equal pay. Pay equity is more than simply a lack of discrimination in wages between men and women (also referred to as “equal pay for equal work”), or paying “market wages”. Pay equity is an ongoing process to value and compare different jobs in order to redress systemic gender discrimination in compensation.
In this webinar, our Pay Equity Team will walk you through the pay equity legal landscape in Ontario and federally, including the processes and timelines employers must follow to achieve and maintain pay equity, and the potential risks and significant financial liabilities for non-compliance.
Presenters: Carol Nielsen, Melanie McNaught, Lucas Mapplebeck and Alyssa Johnson
OCT
17
Employee Snooping and Employers as Government Agents: Recent Developments in Workplace Privacy
Oct. 17, 2024
Privacy issues arise in the workplace in a number of important ways. Recent developments on this front have included a key Supreme Court case finding that public school boards are “government agents” for the purposes of a Charter s. 8 analysis, and cases dealing with the problematic issue of employee snooping. Join our team of presenters as they explain these and other recent developments in the intersections between workplace management and privacy law.
Presenters: Casey Dockendorff, Spencer Knibutat and Naomi Santesteban
SEP
17
Navigating the Duty to Accommodate
Sept. 17, 2024
The duty to accommodate employees under human rights legislation can be a time-consuming, convoluted, and frustrating process for employers. Alongside providing an overview of the duty to accommodate, our team of presenters will share their insights on best practices for employers to follow when accommodating employees to ensure that accommodations are fair, appropriate, and reasonable. Additional topics of discussion will include managing employee demands for specific forms of accommodations, requesting medical information from employees’ health care practitioners, and family status accommodation.
Presenters: Diane Laranga, Emily La Mantia and Brendan Egan
JUN
25
Likes, Shares, and Legal Affairs: Navigating Social Media in the Workplace
June 25, 2024
As social media continues to shape our personal and professional lives, its impact on the workplace has become increasingly significant. Join us for an insightful webinar where we will explore the critical intersection of social media with employment law. This session will cover several key topics, including privacy rights, employer monitoring of social media, disciplinary actions for social media misuse, and issues related to online harassment. We will also delve into the legalities of using social media in hiring decisions and in terminations, as well as the importance of comprehensive social media policies.
This webinar will provide valuable guidance and practical strategies for all employers looking to protect their business and effectively manage their workforce. Do not miss this opportunity to stay informed and proactive in the ever-evolving digital landscape.
Presenters: Hina Saeed, Anja Trapara and Alyssa Johnson
MAY
28
Working for Workers and Beyond: 2024 Employment Standards Update
May 28, 2024
Bill 149, the Working for Workers Four Act, 2023 (the Act) received royal assent on March 21, 2024. This webinar will focus on the practical ramifications the Act has on employment standards in Ontario, as well as other recent changes to employment standards legislation across Canada. The objective of this presentation is to ensure employers are well-prepared for these imminent changes in Ontario, as well as to provide practical advice for navigating similar concerns in the other provincial jurisdictions that are relevant to their business.
Presenters: Laura J. Freitag, Lucas Mapplebeck and Michael Halliburton
APR
18
An Employer’s Guide to Insightful Hiring Practices for Today’s Workplace
April 18, 2024
This webinar will explore best practices in hiring new employees, taking into account recent technological advancements in AI, the hiring of remote workers, and recent case law. Our Presenters will guide you through the hiring process in full compliance with current legislation, such as the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Our goal is to ensure attendees are well-prepared with proper documentation, including enforceable employment agreements, to support their position in the event of any future litigation.
Presenters: Ashley Brown, Michael Lee and Clifton Yiu
APR
2
L&E Global Webinar Series: 2024 Looking Ahead in Canada & USA
April 2, 2024
This webinar will focus on the significant labour and employment challenges in 2024 in Canada and the U.S. We’ll also address your questions to prepare you for 2024.
Presenters:
Robert B. Bayne (Partner at Filion, Canada)
John L. Sander, (Partner at JacksonLewis, US)
MAR
26
An Employer's Guide to Navigating Canada's New Supply Chain Transparency Legislation
March 26, 2024
If you respond yes – or even maybe – to any of the following questions, there is new legislation that may apply to your organization. Does your organization or an entity it controls produce, sell, distribute or import goods? Is it a federal government institution? Is it listed on a stock exchange? Did it earn $40 million of business or have $20 million of assets in Canada or employ 250 people in either 2022 or 2023?
The Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (or the “Modern Slavery Legislation”), which came into force earlier this year, requires a report to Public Safety Canada by May 31, 2024. Failing to file that report could cost your organization $250,000. In this webinar, we will provide an overview of the legislation, including how to determine whether your organization will need to report, and share best practices to ensure compliance.
Presenters: Carl W. Peterson, James Jennings and Nikki Banwait
MAR
5
Putting Theory to Practice: Conducting Procedurally Sound Workplace Harassment Investigations
March 5, 2024
Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act requires employers to conduct investigations that are “reasonable in the circumstances” into allegations of workplace harassment. But what does this mean in practice? In this webinar, our team of lawyers and workplace investigators will review the foundational legal principles underpinning fair and legally defensible investigations into allegations of workplace harassment. Topics of discussion will include:
- The duty to investigate allegations of workplace harassment
- Selecting an appropriate investigator
- The duty of procedural fairness
- Factors to consider in conducting credibility assessments.
FEB
21
Invisible Disabilities: Strategies to Manage Addiction Issues in the Workplace
Feb. 21, 2024
Addiction issues in the workplace are an increasingly pervasive challenge for employers to navigate. Given employers’ legal obligations to accommodate employees with disabilities, this can pose many practical challenges. In this interactive seminar, our team will share strategies to ensure that you are meeting your legal obligations and help you manage issues related to disability in the workplace, with a specific focus on addiction.
DEC
12
And that’s a Wrap: Labour and Employment Year in Review 2023
Dec. 12, 2023
It has been another year of significant change for businesses and employers across the country. Join us for a complimentary webinar as we take a look back at some of the key labour and employment developments of 2023, discuss some of the most notable cases and legislative developments, and provide insight into what to expect in 2024.
OCT
23
Preventing the Worst: Occupational Health and Safety Tips and Strategies
Oct. 23, 2023
Unsafe workplaces can have devastating consequences for employees and can also result in significant legal consequences for employers and supervisors, including large fines and, in extreme cases, imprisonment.
JUN
13
Cross-Country Legal Update: Employment Contracts and Remote Work (presented by the Advocates for Employers of Canada)
June 13, 2023
As workplaces emerge from the pandemic, employers across Canada continue to face unique challenges and new expectations. AEC has assembled a panel of knowledgeable speakers from coast to coast who, in this informative webinar, will discuss the latest updates in Canadian labour and employment law.
MAY
30
Change Is Afoot! Critical Developments in Employment Law
May 30, 2023
Ontario's employment laws have significantly evolved in recent months, with major developments being released from both the courts and the legislature. In this interactive seminar, our team will share strategies to help you navigate the rapidly changing landscape and ensure compliance with your legal obligations.
APR
26
Spring Cleaning after COVID-19: Dusting Off and Tidying Up Those Pesky Outstanding Claims
April 26, 2023
The COVID-19 pandemic is gradually becoming a thing of the past, but its effects are still being felt across Canadian workplaces. In this informative webinar, our panelists will review some of the lingering issues faced by employers and ways to minimize outstanding legal claims.
MAR
22
The Duty to Accommodate: Managing Employee Expectations Post-COVID
March 22, 2023
The COVID-19 pandemic brought a wave of new and unique accommodation requests for employers to navigate. To assist employers in dealing with these complex and emerging accommodation issues, our expert panel of lawyers will discuss the latest legal developments and share practical strategies for responding to accommodation requests and managing employee expectations.
FEB
28
Terminations 101: Prepare Your Business for a Possible Recession
Feb. 28, 2023
Economists have warned that Canada will almost certainly experience a recession in 2023. Stay ahead of the curve and join us on February 28th for a discussion on how to manage terminations during an economic downturn. During this presentation, we will offer guidance on how to implement lawful terminations to reduce your litigation risk and tips for handling tricky termination issues to help you feel prepared for any scenario.
FEB
14
How to Manage the Cyber Risks in Your Workplace
Feb. 14, 2023
The data of Canadian organizations is increasingly under threat of cyberattack and security breach. With the rapidly-evolving state of privacy laws and digital technology, businesses need to be vigilant in combatting attacks from cybercriminals and securing the data they hold about their operations, employees, and clients. This interactive seminar will ensure that you stay up-to-date on emerging cybersecurity developments and keep you and your clients’ most valuable business assets protected.
Presented in collaboration with
DEC
14
Account and Claim Management to Reduce WSIB Costs
Dec. 14, 2022
Join us on December 14th as Carissa Tanzola, Hossein Moghtaderi, and James Jennings give you the practical tools to manage (and challenge) WSIB claims and discover if your industry classification may be artificially increasing your WSIB costs.
NOV
4
Digital Nomads: Legal Considerations for Employers
Nov. 4, 2022
As remote and hybrid work become increasingly common across Canadian workplaces, employees are less geographically tied to their employers’ physical offices than ever before. This seminar will review what employers need to know when navigating and managing cross-border work arrangements.
OCT
20
Spooky Stories: Tales of Aggravated Damage Awards
Oct. 20, 2022
In this webinar, our expert panel will review recent legal trends involving awards of aggravated damages and provide practical tips on how to appropriately conduct an employment termination to avoid penalization by a court, tribunal, or labour arbitrator.
AUG
11
Fact or Fiction: A Practical Guide to Defamation in the Workplace
Aug. 11, 2022
What is defamation? How does it arise in the workplace? What can employers do to protect their good name and business reputation when an employee engages in defamatory acts? This seminar will provide an in-depth look at the current law on defamation in the context of Ontario workplaces and offer practical guidance for responding to defamatory acts.
JUN
7
Post-Pandemic Workforce Management (presented by Advocates for Employers of Canada)
June 7, 2022
What will the post-pandemic workforce look like across Canada? In this lively webinar, a nationwide panel of lawyers from Advocates for Employers of Canada will address current employment issues, share important legal developments, and provide practical strategies to help employers successfully navigate the new world of work.
JUN
2
On-Site Once More: Strategies for an Effective Return to the Physical Workplace
June 2, 2022
Are you ready to head back to the physical workplace? In this webinar, our team will provide you with knowledge and tools to successfully navigate the transition to onsite work, including how to manage new workplace dynamics, changes to employee expectations, and novel challenges caused by these unprecedented times.
MAY
12
Keeping Secrets in Ontario: Workplace Privacy and Data Breach Management
May 12, 2022
Is your business information adequately protected? This seminar will provide an in-depth look at the current privacy framework in Ontario and what employers should do to prevent and respond to potential data breaches and ransomware attacks.
FEB
25
Mental Health and the Workplace - A Practical Guide
Feb. 25, 2022
Workplaces are an integral part of employees’ lives. As such, it is important for employers to proactively work towards a work environment that fosters positive mental health. This can be achieved through improving workplace morale, monitoring language, and embracing the unique characteristics of employees. With the onslaught of the pandemic and varying workplace changes, employees have come to know new forms of work environments and changes to their interactions with colleagues. As more changes come into play, such as welcoming employees back to their physical workplace, some individuals may face significant mental health stressors.
JAN
31
Working for Workers Act- Impact on Workplace Policies and Employee Rights
Jan. 31, 2022
The government of Ontario introduced the Working for Workers Act, 2021, (“Bill 27”) late last year, impacting employer responsibilities and employee rights. Our upcoming webinar is set to provide participants with an overview of the effects of Bill 27, our recommendations as to how employers should respond to the new obligations and prohibitions posed by the legislation, and the issues we expect employers to be contending with as a result of Bill 27 in the coming months.
During this webinar, we will discuss:
- What it means to disconnect and its impact on workplace policies
- Reviewing the three most common restrictive covenants found in employment agreements (non-solicitation agreements, non-compete agreements, and confidentiality agreements) and reviewing the restrictions imposed on non-complete clauses and agreements per Bill 27
- A Brief Update on COVID-19 restrictions and Infectious Disease Emergency Leave (IDEL)
We look forward to hosting you at our webinar.
DEC
2
2021: Another Novel Year, Another Novel Review
Dec. 2, 2021
As the global pandemic continues and businesses face the associated challenges, 2021 has become another hallmark year for labour and employment law developments. This webinar will provide participants with an overview of the legal developments of 2021, analysis of the key changes relevant to employers, and insight into key issues expected to arise in 2022.
Topics covered in this engaging webinar will include the following:
- Wrongful dismissal litigation: how have the courts addressed CERB and Infectious Disease Emergency Leave?
- Human rights and accommodation: what obligations arise in administering vaccination and masking policies?
- Potential new tort actions: what impact does the new internet harassment tort have on Ontario workplaces?
- Independent contractors and employees: should gig economy workers be considered employees?
- Competing labour and human rights jurisdiction: how have the Courts address unionized workers bringing claims in other forums?
- Legislative changes: what should employers know about the newly introduced Working for Workers Act, 2021?
We look forward to having you at our webinar!
OCT
28
Hiring Do’s, Don’ts and Best Practices
Oct. 28, 2021
The hiring process can be challenging to navigate at the best of times, and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has added new complexities to employers’ recruiting and hiring initiatives. In this webinar we will review hiring do’s, don’ts, and best practices.
Topics covered in this informative webinar will include:
- Screening and background checks: what is permitted?
- Application forms and interviews: what questions are off-limits?
- COVID-19 vaccination: can it be a condition of employment for new hires?
- Accommodation: what are an employer’s obligations in the recruitment process?
- Remote interviews and work arrangements: what are the key considerations?
We look forward to having you at our webinar.
SEP
28
What’s Next? Your COVID-19 “Reopening” Questions Answered
Sept. 28, 2021
About this topic:
As vaccination rates climb and COVID-19 restrictions continue to ease, concerns about the potential impact of a fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic loom large as the Delta variant threatens to undermine the progress made in the fight against the virus to date. Businesses are looking towards the fall and winter seasons to determine how best to navigate the likely changes and challenges that lie ahead. Amidst the uncertainty of what comes next, we know that employers have questions. And we are prepared to answer them!
Answering YOUR questions:
Are you considering mandatory vaccination policies, revising your COVID-19 safety plan, or looking to implement long-term remote work arrangements? Perhaps you are facing resistance returning staff to the workplace, or dealing with an onslaught of accommodation requests?
Whatever your reopening question, submit it to events@filion.on.ca by Friday, September 17, 2021, and we will do our best to address your issue in this live and engaging webinar.
SEP
22
AEC Webinar - Cross-Canada Accommodation Update
Sept. 22, 2021
Workplace accommodation can be one of the most challenging issues faced by HR and LR professionals. And the ongoing pandemic has added another nuanced layer to this already complicated area of law.
AEC has assembled a panel of knowledgeable speakers from coast to coast who will review the latest case law developments, and provide practical tips and strategies to help employers successfully navigate accommodation issues in their workplace.
Topics covered in this engaging webinar will include:
- General Legal Principles
- Family Status Accommodation
- Religious Accommodation
- Disability Accommodation
- Drugs and Alcohol in the Workplace
- COVID-19 Considerations
JUN
24
Off-Duty Conduct: When is it an Employer’s Business?
June 24, 2021
Join us for an engaging and informative discussion that will answer some of the most pressing questions relating to off-duty conduct.
JUN
15
Employment Contracts: What Canadian Employers Need to Know
June 15, 2021
This informative webinar will review the latest case law developments, as well as provide practical tips and strategies to address common contractual issues.
MAY
27
COVID-19 Vaccinations and the Workplace
May 27, 2021
Join us for an engaging and informative discussion that will answer some of employers’ most pressing vaccine-related questions.
APR
22
Drugs & Alcohol in the Canadian Workplace
April 22, 2021
This webinar will update attendees on the latest legal developments. It will also review practical strategies – in the context of both the physical and remote workplace – that can be implemented to effectively manage drug and alcohol issues.
FEB
24
Federal Sector Update 2021
Feb. 24, 2021
This webinar – designed specifically for federally regulated employers – will review recent legislative changes, and provide practical guidance on how to ensure compliance with the new requirements
JAN
12
COVID-19: Adapting to the New Normal
Jan. 12, 2021
This seminar will address both new and ongoing issues employers face managing their workplaces through the pandemic.
DEC
1
2020: The Year (and, oh, what a year!) in Review
Dec. 1, 2020
This engaging webinar will provide participants with an overview of key developments that occurred in 2020, and will offer insight into what employers can anticipate in the year ahead.
OCT
21
Managing Attendance Amidst COVID-19
Oct. 21, 2020
Navigating employee absenteeism and the duty to accommodate are not new challenges for employers. However, COVID-19 has brought about new and nuanced considerations that add an additional layer of complexity to these workplace issues.
SEP
24
Defining the Relationship: Employee vs Contractor
Sept. 24, 2020
Navigating employee classifications is not always straightforward and the consequences of a misclassification can be significant.
JUN
17
Working From Home: Hard at Work or Hardly Working?
June 17, 2020
Whether employers are adopting remote work arrangements only in the short-term, or are implementing telework as a long-term business strategy, there are important legal considerations that should not be overlooked. We invite you to join us for a webinar designed to will help employers navigate the practical and legal issues associated with working from home, whether during or after the COVID-19 pandemic.
MAY
6
Back to Work: The Future of the Workplace Post COVID-19
May 6, 2020
We invite you to join us for a webinar that will help employers identify, and effectively manage, issues related to the anticipated reopening of the economy amidst the ongoing threat of COVID-19.
APR
22
COVID-19: Effective Workplace Management in a Global Pandemic
April 22, 2020
Join us for an online session which will address both the legal and practical realities faced by employers in the current economic climate.
APR
7
Advocates for Employers of Canada COVID-19 Webinar
April 7, 2020
As COVID-19 continues to spread, employers are faced with an increasing number of challenges which range from maintaining workplace health and safety, to ensuring ongoing business viability. Join us for an informative online session with AEC lawyers from each jurisdiction across the country.
FEB
13
Managing Mental Health Issues in the Workplace
Feb. 13, 2020
Join us as we discuss practical tips and strategies for the effective management of mental health issues in the workplace.
JAN
15
Workplace Investigations: Focusing on Fundamentals
Jan. 15, 2020
Knowing how to conduct an appropriate investigation and avoid common procedural pitfalls is essential for HR and LR professionals.
NOV
21
Employees Gone Wild: Tips to Avoid and Address Indecency in the Workplace
Nov. 21, 2019
Join us for an engaging and informative session which will address the duty to protect employees from discrimintion and harassment in the workplace, what policies employers should consider, and employer obligations at workplace events.