Speaker Series

Employment Law Lunch & Learn

A free bi-weekly educational series running from Jan. 14, 2020 to Apr. 21, 2020 Featuring Kelowna lawyers Scott Chambers, B.A., J.D., CPHR and Jonathan Arkle, B.A., J.D., and associate Nikita Gush, B.A., J.D.

 

Employment Law Lunch and Learn Series – Part Five – Workplace Accommodation and the Human Rights Code

Tuesday March 10, 2020 12:00PM – 1:30 PM

This 1.5 hour seminar will explore topics regarding employee accommodation and the Human Rights Code, explore what constitutes reasonable accomodation, and discuss various aspects of the Human Rights Code and how is shapes the employment relationship.

Employment Law Lunch and Learn Series – Part Six – Employee Theft and Dishonesty

Tuesday March 24, 2020 12:00PM – 1:30 PM

This 1.5 hour seminar will explore topics related to employee dishonesty and theft and provide insight into some of the legal remedies available to employers in handling employee theft that may assist in recovery of corporate property and funds.

Employment Law Lunch and Learn Series – Part Seven – Employee v. Independent Contractor

Tuesday April 7, 2020 12:00PM – 1:30 PM

This 1.5 hour seminar will explore topics related to how to properly define an individual working for you as either an employee of independent contractor and provide insight into some of the legal options, consequences and strategies for classifying an individual as either an independent contractor versus an employee.

Employment Law Lunch and Learn Series – Part Eight – The Seasonal Employee

Tuesday April 21, 2020 12:00PM – 1:30 PM

This 1.5 hour seminar will explore topics related to how employers can properly and legally recruit, hire and employee seasonal employees. The seminar will also explore the legalities of hiring foreign seasonal employees, the legal requirements and visa information.