In recent years, courts appear to be on a mission to strike down a range of termination provisions to the benefit of employees. Even the most experienced HR leaders have found themselves puzzled about what to do next.
Join us at this HReview webinar as we discuss:
Employment Agreement Language
Cross-Canada caselaw update on the enforceability of termination clauses.
Risks associated with a fixed-term employment agreement.
Other key clauses to consider:
Layoff
Hybrid/remote/in-office arrangements
Workplace policies and employee handbooks.
Constructive Dismissal
What is constructive dismissal?
Best practices to avoid a successful claim of constructive dismissal.
Terminating the Right Way
What should be in a termination letter? What should not?
What should you say in a termination meeting? What not to say.
When and how to protect your business with a non-disparagement clause.
How to respond to a Service Canada inquiry about an employee’s termination.
Terminating the Wrong Way
Recent trends in “bad faith” damages.
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Workshops
Managing Tricky Termination Issues
Every employment relationship comes to an end. Although termination of employment can trigger potential liability for an employer, liability can often be minimized or eliminated with planning and sound decision-making.
This practical, half-day interactive workshop provides participants with the knowledge and tools to handle some of the trickiest situations that can arise when terminating an employee.
Registration and details coming soon!
When:
June 17, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
June 17, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
June 19, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
June 19, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Where:Via Zoom (registrants will receive a Zoom link the day before the webinar)
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