A list of workshops, conferences and courses related to employment law. Events are listed chronologically. Want to add an event? Click the "Add an Event" button to submit your event.

May

The Critical State of Workplace Alcohol & Drug Testing - 5/26/2008
The implementation of drug testing programs has created some challenges as employers and our legal systems examine where to draw the line between ensuring safety in the wokplace and respecting employee human rights and privacy.
Across Canada, substance abuse has reached a critical state and it is vital that employers examine their existing programs and practices to ensure they are setting appropriate direction for employees and contract workers within their over safety objectives. It is also important that everyone involved - including company management, union leaders and workplace advisers - understand how each of the recent decisions by arbitrators and the courts may have impact on their decisions.

Risk Management in the Workplace - 5/31/2008
"Negligent" hiring; high-risk terminations; cyberbullying; cyberventing; class actions regarding standard workplace practices - today, the courts are unforgiving if they find that employers have not done enough to protect employees. employers also need to be protected as suspicious disability claims and white collar crime takes a financial toll.

June

9th Annual Ontario Employment Law Conference - 6/5/2008
The conference is designed to assist business owners and managers who are grappling with workplace and employment law issues.

Learn the latest in:
• Termination of Employment
• Workplace Violence
• Human Rights Complaints after June 2008
• Labour Law Update
• and more!

Back this year: Panel discussions and more time for your questions.

Advanced Forum on Managing Legal Risks in Employing Executives - 6/16/2008
The Canadian Institute has developed a timely and innovative program, “Managing Legal Risks in Employing Executives,”
to assist you in overcoming recent challenges. As an added benefit, participate in the essential postconference
workshop, “The Annotated Executive
Employment Agreement” on June 18, 2008. This workshop
will help you improve your skills in negotiating and drafting
the most advantageous executive employment agreements.

July

Mastering Immigration Applications for Foreign Workers - 7/15/2008
At The Canadian Institute’s Mastering Immigration Applications for Foreign Workers forum you will learn practical strategies to obtain approval for bringing in your foreign workers. Government officials, in-house counsel, human resources professionals and immigration lawyers will share their wide-ranging expertise on matters of importance to you, including:

- Practical, in-depth strategies for obtaining LMOs and work permits for foreign workers

- Top tips for utilizing the alternatives to the LMOs process

-Exploring criminal and medical inadmissibility issues and tips to overcome them

-Learning how to retain foreign workers by bringing in their families and assisting in the relocation process

-Utilizing the Ontario Pilot Provincial Nominee Program to expedite the permanent residence application process for foreign workers

Next 3 Months