"Education is not filling a bucket, but lighting a fire." _{William Yeats, Irish Poet}

From Hiring to Firing and All the Law in Between:     All the basic legal obligations   over the entire life cycle of the employment relationship. Learn why you should keep resumes   of candidates you do not hire. When interview discussions are legally binding. When have you created a contract?   The difference between a contract worker and an independent contractor. Do you need a good reason to fire an employee? How to terminate an employee without ending up in court.   How much severance   do you need to pay? How to handle   worker complaints about surveillance cameras.   An employee refuses unsafe work. What do you do next? Includes the specific laws of your province. Full-day.   _{More details}  

Privacy, Internet, Email and Surveillance Cameras:   A half-day course covering this important and emerging area of workplace law. You will learn the 10 Principles of the federal   Personal Information Protection & Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). You will also learn about the privacy laws unique to your province . You have the right to protect your organization and to monitor the activities of your employees. You also have an obligation to protect your employees. This course will give you the strategies you need to monitor your workers   and keep them safe without invading their right to privacy._{More details}      

Health & Safety Errors--A   Very Expensive Mistake: This is a half-day course that will open your eyes and give you an updated perspective on your legal responsibilities for creating a safe work environment. Safety in today's workplace means more that cleaning up spills and conducting safety inspections.   Today you need to   seriously consider the level of stress in your work environment and work to reduce it. You need to think twice when assigning employees to work alone   or after dark. Today, more than ever before, you need to work with your employees in a joint effort to make your workplace safe. _{More details}

Hours of Work, Overtime, Vacation Pay, Holidays--Employment Standards: This half-day course is perfect for the small business operator or any business without an official "human resources" department. It is also a great refresher for any seasoned professional needing to update their knowledge in this important area of employment law. These laws change frequently and it is imperative to keep current. This course is tailored to the specific laws   of your province . _{More details}  

Time off Without Pay-- Maternity, Parental, Compassionate Care Leave-- More Employment Standards: Clarify your rights and obligations when employees request statutory leave. Can your fire an employee who is on maternity leave? Is compassionate care leave the same as bereavement leave? Can you insist on a doctor's note? How many sick days are employees entitled to in a year? You will learn you can manage your business efficiently and follow the law.This course is tailored to the specific laws of your province.Half-day.   _{More details}            

Human Rights, Harassment & Human Resources: You will learn all the basics about your obligations and rights under human rights legislation. In this course you will review real life stories taken from actual court cases.   You will learn how to write policies and create strategies that   promote an environment of respectfullness and that guard the dignity of the people in your organization.   You will now   be able to spot discriminatory behaviour in your organization with your newly developed "trained eye." Full-day. _{More details.}

Unions and Managers:   Learn your legal rights and obligations when managing unionized workers. The common beliefs that union employees can flaunt all the rules,   cannot be disciplined   and are immune from being fired   are myths. Learn the strategies you will need   in this special area of management. Half-day._{More details}

The Performance Evaluation -- Legal Perspectives: Does the law demand that an employer   conduct performance evaluations? Yes and No. Canadian courts have made it clear that employers must be fair   to employees. A professionally conducted evaluation proves that you have worked with an employee in overcoming obstacles to their success--that your were fair. This course   will teach you how to conduct, and document , a performance evaluation that will help your employees succeed--and provide you with back-up when they do not. Half-day. _{More details}

The Progressive Disciplinary Process--Can I Suspend an Employee without Pay?:   In Canadian employment law you have a duty to be fair to your employees. A progressive disciplinary process is evidence of being fair. This course will show you how to design a process that will help your employees overcome obstacles AND prove your   fairness. Recent court decisions have questioned the right of the employer to suspend an employee without pay. In this course you will learn when you have this right and when you do not. And much more. Half-day.   _{More details}      

A Custom Designed Course Created Just For Your Business: Choose the topics most important to you and create a two-day, a one-day   or a   half- day course that will give you exactly the training you need. If you like, I will help you design a day that meets all your learning needs.   _{More details}

Having FUN with Employment Law:   Provide "employment law" as a fun activity for your organization! I will bring to your organization a mock trial similar to the courtroom shows you see on television. You and your employees may choose to participate or sit back and learn by watching "Judge Andrew" make decisions based on real life employment law cases. _{More details}