2019 was a year that involved many developments in labour and employment law that employers cannot ignore. This session will review new compliance obligations, recent case law and trends to watch for in 2020, and practical strategies and best practices for employers to reduce workplace risks and potential exposures to liability.

Developments covered will include:

• Accommodation in the context of newly legalized cannabis products and evolving mental health caselaw;
• New law addressing how seriously workplace harassment must be taken in today’s society;
• The new WSIB Rate Framework that came into effect January 1, 2020, including strategies to reduce WSIB costs;
• Termination clause enforceability;
• Bonus entitlements upon termination;
• Employee privacy rights in the unionized workplace;
• An employee’s right to withdraw notice of resignation; and
• An employer’s right to reduce benefits when job responsibilities decrease.

Join us on February 25, 2020 at 12:00 pm, for our 2019 HR Law Year in Review and Trends to Watch in 2020. This FREE 60 minute webinar conducted by Laura Williams and Joel Smith is designed to help you and your organization stay In The Know with regard to the most recent HR law developments.If you require further assistance, please contact Amanda Lee at 905-205-0496.