This two-day interactive Canadian Employment Law workshop/seminar provides up-to-date information on Employment Legislation and includes a wide range of employment related topics. It’s important to stay informed of the latest employment legislative changes as they directly affect an organization and its employees.
This is a Labour Relations – Human Resources topic that every manager and supervisor needs to understand. We have been teaching this topic for many years and we are always keeping up-to-date on changes to Labour Laws.
We discuss the Canada Labour Code, the Human Rights Act, Occupational Health and Safety and other related topics such as hiring and selection, just cause and employment contracts.
Emphasis is placed upon the Canada Labour Code and those who work under Federal Jurisdiction. This includes those employed by Tribal Councils, Band Administrations, Band operated businesses, Programs and Organizations.
Who should attend?
Human Resource Managers, Program Managers, Supervisors and any staff who need or want to keep up to the ever changing labour laws
Policies and Procedures:
Employers need to be proactive in developing up-to-date workplace policies.
Knowledge of Labour legislation will assist you in designing and implementing up-to-date employment policies. Well written policies will reduce conflict, improve morale, create a positive, safer working environment.
♦ Meet the mandatory minimum Labour Standards Compliance.
♦ Create a safe and harmonious workplace.
♦ Informs staff on guidelines for conduct and obligations.
Major Topics Covered Include:
♦ Jurisdiction
♦ Sources of Employment Law
♦ Common and Statute Law
♦ The Employee & Employer Relationship
♦ Human Rights in Employment
♦ General Contract Principles
♦ Policy Manuals-Implementation
♦ Discipline
♦ Medical vs Recreational Marijuana use
♦ Drug and Alcohol Testing Policies
♦ Sexual Harassment
♦ Privacy in the Workplace
♦ Just Cause & Unjust Dismissal
♦ The Canada Labour Code Part III