HReview Breakfast Seminar Archive: 2022

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Inflation, labour shortages and workplaces returning to a “new normal” have increased interest in unionization in some private sector industries and brought new challenges to the collective bargaining table.

Join us as we discuss:

1. Current Unionization and Wage Trends

• The impact of the current economy on unionization rates in the private sector.
• The impact of the labour shortage and inflation on wage demands.
• Creative solutions to increase wages and manage expectations.

2. COVID Clauses

• Recent trends related to sick leave and other COVID-19 inspired provisions.
• Remote work and the collective agreement. 

3. Legislative and Caselaw Update

• Recent interest arbitration case law.
• Update on wage restraint legislation across Canada.

4. Practical Tips for the Bargaining Table

• Virtual vs. in-person bargaining (and when there may be an opportunity for both).
• What to do when employees don’t ratify a collective agreement.
• When to use (or avoid) a final offer vote.

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Human rights law is constantly evolving, and keeping on top of developments can be a challenge for even the most seasoned HR professional. Join us as we discuss recent decisions and how they might impact your workplace.

Join us as we discuss:

1. Racial Discrimination

• The impact of “social context” when evaluating a claim of race-based discrimination.
• Practical considerations when responding to and investigating a race-based allegation.

2. Sexual Harassment

• When is sexual harassment just cause for termination?
• Damage awards in sexual harassment claims. 

3. Human Rights in the Unionized Workplace

• Can a unionized employee file a human rights complaint or is a grievance the only option?

4. Accommodation Round-Up

• Recent developments in:
  • Family status and disability accommodation.
  • COVID-19-related religious accommodation cases.

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Recently, the Government of Ontario introduced, and in some cases passed, several legislative changes to address issues in the modern workplace. The two primary pieces of legislation are Bill 27, the Working for Workers Act, 2021 and Bill 88, the Working for Workers Act, 2022.

Join us as we discuss:

• Disconnecting from Work: what are employers required to do and when?

• Non-Competition Agreements: are they on life-support?

• Occupational Health and Safety Act: changes affecting employers.

• The ‘Gig’ Economy: the framework for wages and other work-related entitlements.

• Electronic Monitoring: what information is an employer required to give employees?