OBA Canadian Corporate Counsel - Ontario Chapter PROGRAM Series

The CCCA Ontario Chapter is pleased to once again partner with Hicks Morley Hamilton Stewart Storie LLP to present a timely series on critical workplace law issues. As businesses contemplate a return to work, there are a number of questions confronting employers including employment law and Employment Standards Act requirements, health and safety obligations, and potential claims arising out of restructured workplaces. Join this expert faculty as, over the course of three weeks, they provide deep insight on how to tackle the quickly evolving legal issues facing employers today. Register now to secure your spot for this highly practical and timely program.

PROGRAM CHAIR

Adrian Ishak, Salesforce

PROGRAM SPEAKERs

Amanda Cohen, Hicks Morley Hamilton Stewart Storie LLP

Jacqui Luksha, Hicks Morley Hamilton Stewart Storie LLP

Carey O’Connor, Hicks Morley Hamilton Stewart Storie LLP

Amy Tibble, Hicks Morley Hamilton Stewart Storie LLP

Nadine Zacks, Hicks Morley Hamilton Stewart Storie LLP

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May 5: Session 1: Workforce Management Strategies

• Statutory Leaves
• Paid leaves, Layoffs, Workshare, Reduced hours/wages
• Risks and how to minimize them: (Risks) Constructive Dismissal, Frustration
• Force Majeure, (How to minimize them) Agreement by employees for the implementation of temporary strategies, maintaining benefits, RRSP, pension, top up (CEWS)
   

May 12: Session 2: What will a return to work look like Part 1?  

• Who, When, How, Where?
• Testing?
• Provide PPE?
• Monitoring
• Privacy implications
• EMCPA fines/violations
   

May 19: Session 3: What will a return to work look like Part 2…..When the Dust Settles…..

• OHSA complaints
• Human Rights Accommodation
• Work from home—permanent? Temporary?
• Reduction in wages? Perquisites (i.e. car allowance if employee now works from home)
• Expect increase in Litigation—Constructive Dismissal, Wrongful Dismissal, Human Rights Code/Act complaints/applications, OHSA, Privacy complaints, Disability Claims
• EMCPA complaints
• Amendments to employment contracts/handbook
• Work from home policy amendments