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Accommodation Update: New and Important Decisions in Human Rights Law
Date:
September 23, 2020 @
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Venue:
Zoom Webinar (You will receive a attendee link the day before the event)
Cost:
Complimentary
RSVP:
September 11, 2020
Workplace accommodation can be a challenge for even the most seasoned HR professional. Join us as we discuss recent human rights decisions and how they might impact your workplace. Topics include:
- Disability Accommodation
- Must an employer accommodate an employee’s commute-related restrictions?
- Is an employee entitled to the employee’s preferred accommodation?
- What, if any, accommodation is required when an employee claims return to work during COVID-19 causes anxiety and discomfort?
- Family Status Discrimination
- Must an employer accommodate an employee’s child care preferences?
- Does COVID-19 impact the decision-making?
- Does an employer “set a precedent” by agreeing to a flexible start time?
- Drugs and Alcohol in the Workplace
- Can an employee be dismissed for failing to participate in a drug or alcohol test?
- Recent case law on accommodation of a substance use disorder.
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Discipline and Termination in a COVID-19 World Workshop
Half-Day Intensive Virtual Workshop
As the Ontario economy reopens, employers face a range of challenges related to COVID-19. Among the most pressing is how to manage employees who fail or refuse to adhere to workplace policies designed to reduce COVID-19 transmission, and how to respond to employees who engage in “high risk” COVID-19 behaviour outside of the workplace.
In addition, while many businesses reopen, others face the prospect of long-term workplace reductions or even closure. What is the impact of COVID-19 on termination entitlements? How can an employer minimize its exposure?
In this practical, half-day workshop, participants will acquire knowledge and tools to address a range of issues related to COVID-19. Using interactive learning and real life-scenarios, topics include:
- Testing: Can an employee be required to undergo testing for COVID-19? What factors should be considered if an employee refuses?
- Workplace Policies: Can an employee refuse to wear a mask or adhere to other COVID-19 related health and safety policies? How might an employer respond? Can an employer restrict employee travel outside of Canada? What are the appropriate considerations?
- Off-Duty Misconduct: Can an employee be disciplined or terminated for engaging in behaviour outside of work that increases the risk they may contract COVID-19?
- Impact of COVID-19 on Termination Entitlements: Can a long-term reduction in hours or pay, trigger a termination of employment? Could an employee be entitled to a longer notice period because of the economic impact of COVID-19?
When:
- August 11, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
- August 13, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
- August 25, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
- August 27, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where:Zoom Webinar (You will receive a attendee link 24 hours before the event)
Cost:$400 + HST
RSVP:
As this is a small group workshop, space is extremely limited.
(for emergencies our 24 Hour Line is 416.420.0738)
We look forward to seeing you!
* Law Society of Ontario CPD Credits: This workshop may be applied toward general CPD credits.
* HRPAO CHRP designated members should inquire at www.hrpa.ca for certification eligibility guidelines regarding this workshop.