This program describes the current Canadian landscape in employment and human rights law. It looks at the legislation regulating employment standards, acceptable workplace conduct, dismissal, discrimination and other essential elements of the employment relationship. It also explores legal developments in emerging “hot button” areas, such as privacy protection and the use of technology and social media in the workplace.

• Federal and provincial employment standards legislation: the Canada Labour Code, the BC Employment Standards Act, etc.
• Written employment contracts: applicable legislation, ensuring the enforceability of agreements, defining employee position and remuneration
• Protection of the employer’s business: intellectual property, written agreements, common law protection against unfair competition, the enforceability of restrictive covenants during and after employment termination

• Develop a greater understanding of federal and provincial laws that regulate the workplace
• Discover the essential terms to include in individual employment contracts to protect your organization from claims
• Learn how to draft enforceable restrictive covenants
• Explore best practices for termination of employment with or without cause
• Become familiar with the multiple complexities of discrimination