Description Join us for a comprehensive seminar addressing pivotal workplace topics. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed and equipped with practical solutions in the ever-evolving realm of labour and… Learn More
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Description
Join us for a comprehensive seminar addressing pivotal workplace topics. Don't miss this opportunity to stay informed and equipped with practical solutions in the ever-evolving realm of labour and employment law. Join us for a day of valuable insights and expert discussions about issues shaping the future of workplaces.
| Start | End | Topic | Speakers |
| 8:00 a.m. | 9:00 a.m. | Registration, Breakfast, and Networking | All Present |
| 9:00 a.m. | 9:10 a.m. | Welcome and Introduction | Keith Labossiere |
| 9:10 a.m. | 10:20 a.m. | Essential Services and Collective Bargaining A review of recent changes to The Labour Relations Act and Manitoba Labour Board procedures addressing essential services, replacement workers and certifications. | Adrian Frost, Keira Hasenack and Raymond MacIsaac, Registrar, Manitoba Labour Board |
| 10:20 a.m. | 10:35 a.m. | Coffee, Refreshments, and Networking | |
| 10:35 a.m. | 11:45 a.m. | Workplace Investigations A Review of best practices, strategies and legal principles to ensure fair and legally defensible investigations into allegations of workplace harassment and misconduct. | Keith Labossiere, Miranda Grayson, Chimwemwe Undi |
| 11:45 a.m. | 12:45 p.m. | Lunch Break and Networking | |
| 12:45 p.m. | 1:45 p.m. | Navigating Difficult Accommodation Cases An overview of strategies and best practices for addressing difficult employee accommodations, including assessing and requesting medical documentation | Rob Olson, Scott Hoeppner, Terra Welsh, Eli Milner |
| 1:45 p.m. | 2:00 p.m. | Coffee, Refreshments, and Networking | |
| 2:00 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. | Labour and Employment Case Law Review Highlights of significant labour and employment decisions from 2024 that have implications for both unionized and non-unionized workplaces | Megan Smith, Alex Leaver, Lindsay Warelis |
| 3:00 p.m. | 3:35 p.m. | Open Mic - The Floor is Yours A panel of our Partners will be assembled to discuss questions arising from the presentations or other workplace issues you want to raise. | Keith LaBossiere, Adrian Frost, Rob Olson, Scott Hoeppner, Terra Welsh, Miranda Grayson, Megan Smith |
| 3:35 p.m. | 3:50 p.m. | Key Takeaways | Adrian Frost |
| 3:50 p.m. | 4:00 p.m. | Closing Remarks | Adrian Frost |
This event is recommended for HR professionals of all experience levels and managers with employee responsibilities.
