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CPHR CPD: 1.0
Session Topic
With shifting U.S. tariffs impacting Canadian businesses, you might find yourself considering layoffs as a survival strategy. But before making any decisions, it's crucial to understand the legal risks and obligations involved. Do you have the right to temporarily lay employees off? What are the legal consequences if you don’t have the right? Does a business downturn caused by tariffs frustrate your employment contract with your employee?
About the Facilitators
Ryan McCarville, Partner
Ryan focuses his legal practice on labour and employment law as well as litigation, advising employers on matters such as employee discipline and termination, employment contracts, wrongful dismissal, workplace investigations, grievances, collective agreements, labour relations, and human rights. He also represents businesses in commercial contract disputes and construction-related issues. Ryan has appeared before courts, tribunals, and arbitrators in Prince Edward Island and frequently delivers seminars on workplace topics like harassment and managing sick leave. He is a member of the Law Society of Prince Edward Island and the Canadian Bar Association, and serves on the board of the Construction Association of Prince Edward Island, with past service on the board of the Nature Conservancy of Canada, Atlantic Region.
Jennifer Singh Jenkins, Lawyer
Jennifer’s practice centers on labour and employment, human rights, and occupational health and safety, advising employers across various sectors on employment matters, workplace safety, policy development, contracts, terminations, investigations, and legislative compliance. She has appeared before numerous courts and tribunals in Ontario and Nova Scotia, including the Ontario Superior Court, Nova Scotia Supreme Court, and the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal. Jennifer also advises on professional regulation, viewing it as a natural extension of her employment law work. Outside the office, she enjoys yoga, golfing, and traveling.
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