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HR Hero Audio Conference on CD and Streaming Audio
Dos and Don'ts for Operating in Canada in 2008
Presented by Brian Smeenk, Earl Phillips, and Rachel Ravary
November 15, 2007

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Dos and Don'ts for Operating in Canada in 2008 is just $227
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For the first time in 20 years, collective bargaining is under constitutional protection in Canada, thanks to a precedent-setting case in the Canadian Supreme Court.

If you operate in, or employ a workforce in Canada, don't miss this critical audio conference to learn about late-breaking legislation and other recent changes affecting your organization.

When you participate in Dos and Don'ts for Operating in Canada in 2008, Canadian employment law attorneys will answer your toughest questions, including:

  • What can U.S. employers expect from Canadian unions as a result of the recent Canadian Supreme Court ruling?
  • In light of the recent Via Rail case, what are the accessibility requirements for workers with disabilities in Canadian operations?
  • Can U.S. employers expect some relaxation of Canada's restrictions on drug testing? (Employers may now be able to test for safety-sensitive positions.)
  • What recent Canadian court decisions will affect competition from departed employees?

Make no mistake, employment law in Canada is changing faster than ever. U.S. employers must have a clear understanding of how U.S. and Canadian employment laws differ. For example:

  • Employment at will doesn't exist in Canada as it does in the U.S.
  • Mandatory retirement is illegal in some provinces.
  • Human rights laws are different from U.S. law.
  • Severance pay and/or notice of termination are required in Canada.
  • Whistleblower-protection laws are generally tougher than in the United States.
  • Privacy laws differ in U.S. and Canada.
  • Class-action practices also differ.
  • And the list goes on...

If you and your Canadian managers aren't up-to-speed on these and other issues, you're operating on dangerous ground. Don't ignore the rapid employment laws taking place. Take a proactive step to protect your company by participating in this HR Hero audio conference.

Dos and Don'ts for Operating in Canada in 2008 is just $227.

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You risk nothing by purchasing because we will refund every penny, no questions asked, if you are in any way dissatisfied with this HR Hero audio seminar on CD and streaming audio.

Because Dos and Don'ts for Operating in Canada in 2008 is an audio seminar on CD you enjoy:

  • Fast, convenient learning without any out-of-office time lost.
  • No travel-related expenses or complications.
  • The perfect way to train as many employees as you like.

About Your Guest Speakers, Brian Smeenk, Earl Phillips, and Rachel Ravary

Brian Smeenk, Earl G. Phillips, and Rachel Ravary are leading Canadian employment lawyers who regularly advise U.S. clients with operations in Canada. They are partners in the country's largest and leading law firm, McCarthy Tétrault. With about 700 lawyers, it has offices in major business centers across Canada and represents many American companies with Canadian operations.

Brian SmeenkMr. Smeenk represents both private and public sector employers in all aspects of labour relations and employment law at McCarthy Tétrault's Toronto office. He appears regularly before administrative tribunals, such as arbitration boards, labour relations boards, employment standards adjudicators, and human rights boards of inquiry and has a wide range of experience in labor negotiations.

Earl PhillipsMr. Phillips practices in the firm’s Vancouver office and is the Practice Group Leader of the National Labour and Employment Group. A member of the Human Resources Management Association of British Columbia and the BC Labour Section of the Canadian Bar Association, he has published papers and delivered lectures on employment privacy, whistle-blowing, punitive damages in employment cases, substance abuse in the workplace and general employment practices.

Rachel RavaryAn associate at the firm's Labour and Employment Group in Montréal, Rachel Ravary's areas of expertise include employment law, health & safety, human rights issues, labour, and privacy. Ms. Ravary joined the firm in November 2003. She began her practice in our Litigation Group, working mainly on commercial and civil litigation cases, as well as in medical liability.

She joined the Labour and Employment Group in July 2004. Ms. Ravary is a member of the Canadian Bar Association and of the Junior Bar Association of Montréal. She was called to the Québec bar in 2003.

 

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How does an Audio Conference on CD and streaming audio work?

An HR Hero Audio Conference on CD is a previously-recorded seminar that you listen to on your computer, auto, or home CD player. With each event focusing on one area of employment law, you can quickly catch up on the latest developments in employment law and HR issues, as your schedule permits. Plus, you get access to the seminar material downloads.

Quick: Depending on the topic, each HR Hero Audio Conference recording normally ranges from an hour to 90 minutes.

Convenient: Listen at your own convenience, print the conference materials, and share the CD with others in your department. You can listen to the audio stream immediately or as often as you like for 30 days.

Expert: The HR Hero Audio Conference presenters are nationally known employment attorneys or HR experts. They quickly and concisely explain what you really need to know about the topic.


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