Legal Symposium 2022
Keynote Session Recordings (3.75 CPD Hours)
Original Broadcast Date: June 23, 2022
The legal landscape is rapidly evolving and keeping track of all the changes can be challenging. Join us for an all-day learning and networking event at our upcoming symposium and showcase. This event will keep you up to date on the latest regulatory changes and get access to insightful commentary from our legal experts, and a chance to virtually meet other industry professionals.
Keynote Session:
"Termination of Employment: Issues in 2022"
Speaker: Carman J. Overholt, QC
Description:
The law of wrongful dismissal continues to evolve reflecting the changes in our society and economy. The security of a well written employment agreement is not necessarily sufficient to avoid the risk of significant claims arising upon the termination of the employment relationship. Human Resources professionals and senior executive management many encounter claims that are not easily managed or settled. This session will identify the nature of potential claims that arise which will involve significant time and resources to manage.
Learning Outcomes:
- Limitation of written employment contracts
- Best practices in terminating the employment relationship
- How to identify potential claims and problems for your organization
- The value of good legal advice and investigations
Keynote Session:
"Prohibited Action Complaints under the Workers Compensation Act: Tips and Strategies for an Effective Employer Response"
Speaker: Amanda Alberti & Lana Tsang - Harris & Company LLP
Description:
Prohibited action complaints under the Workers Compensation Act can have significant implications for employers. Yet, many still find themselves ill-equipped to address these complaints when WorkSafeBC invites a response. With a reverse onus putting the burden on the employer to rebut the presumption that it retaliated against the worker for raising a health and safety concern or exercising a protected right or duty, even the most well-intentioned employers may be faced with a finding that they have committed a prohibited action. This session will provide tips and strategies for employers to effectively respond to prohibited action complaints in their workplaces.
- Legal Framework: Breaking down the details contained in the Workers Compensation Act. What do prohibited actions include?
- Processes and Procedures: What do to when an Employer is faced with a prohibited action complaint, including steps and timelines.
- Best Practices: Providing practical tips to arm human resources professionals and employers with the tools they need to handle prohibited action complaints.
Keynote Session:
"Global Trends Impacting the Post-Pandemic Workplace"
Speaker: Bobby Sangha - Roper Greyell LLP
Description:
This session will explore the impact of global trends for employers operating in union and non-union environments. In particular, it will provide an overview of legal issues and related best practices in implementing a remote work program and a four-day workweek. It will also provide insight on impending B.C. legislation focused on promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion. Of note, the anticipated anti-racism data legislation and potential pay transparency legislation will be discussed.
Learning Outcomes:
- Key considerations for a remote work program
- Best practices in implementing a four-day workweek
- Insight into anticipated B.C. legislation focused on promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion
Course Curriculum
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Video - Termination of Employment Issues in 2022
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PowerPoint - Termination of Employment Issues in 2022
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Video - Prohibited Action Complaints under the Workers Compensation Act
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PowerPoint - Prohibited Action Complaints under the Workers Compensation Act
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Video - Global Trends Impacting the Post-Pandemic Workplace
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PowerPoint - Global Trends Impacting the Post-Pandemic Workplace
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Course Survey
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About this course
- 7 lessons
- 3.5 hours of video content
Keynote Speaker Highlights
Carman Overholt, QC
Carman is a senior litigation lawyer with extensive experience in all aspects of employment law, labour relations and commercial litigation. He works closely with senior management and human resources professionals to help employers stay in compliance with the legislation that governs the workplace. Carman provides clients with advice, strategies and policies that reduce the risk of employment disputes and claims.
Given his extensive experience, Carman is able to efficiently advise employees on contractual matters including severance and continuing post-employment obligations. His practice includes drafting and negotiating terms of employment and independent contracts for services.
Carman is a frequent lecturer and routinely presents on the most recent developments in the law including the duty to accommodate, social media issues, privacy obligations and the protection of an employer’s business interests. He is a Co-Author of the Employment Litigation Manual published by Butterworths/LexisNexis since 2007. His lecturing includes annual courses for the Sauder School of Business and the Queen's University Industrial Relations Centre.
His leadership, legal work and community service were recognized by his appointment as Queen’s Counsel in 2002. Carman is the recipient of he Harry Rankin, QC Pro-Bono Award and the Queen’s University Kathleen Beaumont-Hill Award for outstanding service to the community.
Lana Tsang & Amanda Alberti
Lana Tsang - Lana practices in the area of corporate and commercial litigation, administrative and employment law. She advises her clients on a broad range of issues involving complex contractual disputes, tort claims, construction, builders’ liens, collection and enforcement of debts, workplace law including wrongful dismissals, human rights complaints, and prohibited action complaints under the Workers Compensation Act. Lana is a steadfast advocate and has appeared before all levels of court in British Columbia and assisted on matters before the Supreme Court of Canada. She has also attended and appeared on matters before various administrative tribunals in British Columbia.
Amanda Alberti - Amanda represents both public and private sector employers in workplace law matters. She takes a thoughtful, detail-oriented approach to finding effective solutions for her clients. Amanda has assisted clients in a variety of civil litigation proceedings at levels of court in British Columbia, as well as in workers’ compensation and occupational health and safety matters before the WorkSafeBC Review Division and Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal.
Bobby Sangha
Bobby Sangha is an associate of Roper Greyell LLP, where he practises in all areas of labour, employment, and human rights law.
He advises and assists employers operating in union and non-union environments, including public sector organizations and societies. As an advisor, he endeavours to understand the fundamentals of a client’s operation in order to provide meaningful assistance. As an advocate, he tailors his recommendations and approach to the distinct circumstances.
Bobby is further an executive member of the CBABC Labour Law Section, a coach of the UBC Law Team for the National Labour Arbitration Competition, and a craft beer enthusiast.