CPHR Nova Scotia is pleased to partner with CPHR BC & YK on this learning opportunity.

CPHR CPD hours: 4.0

Description

The effects from the pandemic in 2020 have brought both novel and challenging employment law shifts, unlike in previous years. As we prepare for the new year, employers will be required to continually monitor and stay informed of new legal developments as they plan to effectively manage their workplace obligations in 2021.

In this three-part legal series, our expert lawyers will address the most pressing employment law and workforce challenges, accommodation updates, health and safety and all the potential impacts employers may face as the pandemic continues to affect organizations.

Legal Series 1: 2020 Look Back and 2021 Look Ahead (January 28, 2021)

"Accommodating Family Status in BC, during a Pandemic"
Jennifer Kwok & Preston Parsons, Overholt Law LLP

"Vaccination Issues for Workplaces in 2021"
Scott J. Marcinkow, Harper Grey LLP

Topic - TBD
Melanie Samuels, Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP 

About the Presenters 

Jennifer Kwok is a Partner at Overholt Law LLP. Her practice focuses on providing practical and pragmatic advice in the area of labour, employment and human rights law, including complex human resources management issues such as terminations, accommodation, and workplace complaints. She is also often engaged to conduct external, independent investigations in connection with work-place complaints of bullying and harassment, including sexual harassment.

Preston Parsons, is a Partner at Overholt Law LLP and practices in the firm’s core areas of labour, employment, and human rights law. Preston takes great care in advising both employers and employees with an emphasis on taking proactive steps to avoid problems and disputes from arising wherever possible. 

Scott Marcinkow is a partner with Harper Grey LLP in Vancouver and is the chair of the firm's workplace law practice group. He primarily assists employers with advisory and litigation services relating to a wide range of workplace issues.

Melanie Booth has been practicing law for over 12 years and is part of the Employment & Labour Group at KSW Lawyers. She also has her CPHR designation for her background in Occupational Health and Safety and Employment/Labour law. She has an interest in assisting employers with risk mitigation, workplace investigations, discriminatory and WorkSafeBC matters. Melanie enjoys helping employers resolve issues and achieve their goals to keep the workplace efficient and enjoyable for staff.

Pricing  

Registration Deadline: January 25, 2021