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 employer-liability this can often be minimized or eliminated with planning and sound decision-making.
This practical, half-day workshop will provide you with knowledge and tools to handle some of the trickiest termination issues. Applying interactive learning, real scenarios, and templates, topics include:
Wilful Misconduct & Just Cause Termination
What do these terms mean and why do they matter?
When will an employee have no entitlement to notice of termination, or pay in lieu of notice?
Statutory and Disability Leaves
Can you terminate an employee on a statutory leave of absence or long-term disability leave?
Dos and Don’ts of accommodation.
What is ‘frustration of contract’?
Bad Faith Damages
When will an employer be liable for damages arising out of the manner of termination?
Strategies to reduce your risk of bad faith damages.
Settlement
When to make an offer to settle.
Best practices and special considerations.
Layoffs in Turbulent Times
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)
Duty to Accommodate: Understanding an Employer’s Rights and Responsibilities
Increasingly, Canadian employers face new and challenging requests for accommodation based on a variety of grounds including disability, religion/creed, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, sex, and family status, etc. Understanding when the duty to accommodate istriggered and how far it extends can be challenging for even the most seasoned HR leader and employer.
Join this practical, half-day workshop to build your knowledge-base and acquire tools to confidently assess and respond to a request for accommodation in the workplace.
Registration and details coming soon!
When:
July 8, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
July 8, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
July 10, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
July 10, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Where:Via Zoom (registrants will receive a Zoom link the day before the webinar)
Cost:$525 (plus tax)
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