June 13, 2023 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Canadian workplaces have undergone a significant transformation as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Employees are seeking more flexibility on remote work, and with that comes new HR and legal considerations for employers. It is critical that employers understand and mitigate risks both within Canada and internationally.
Join lawyers from our Employment & Labour and Pensions, Benefits & Executive Compensation teams for an informative session on key legal considerations for remote working.
Topics
- General implications of remote work or hybrid work
- Implications of employees relocating/working outside of Canada
- Implications of employees working in another province
- Application of employment standards and contractual and common law obligations
- Application of workplace health-and-safety and workers' compensation laws
- Pensions, benefits and payroll considerations
Blakes Speakers
- Michael Howcroft, Partner, Vancouver
- Anna Abbott, Partner, Toronto
- Maggie Carmichael, Associate, Toronto
Details
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
12 - 1 p.m. (ET)
Online
Mandatory Continuing Education
Ontario
This program is eligible for up to 1 Substantive hour.
British Columbia
This program has been accredited for up to 1 CPD Credit Hour with The Law Society of British Columbia.
Quebec
Please note that pursuant to the amendments to the Règlement sur la formation continue obligatoire des avocats (Regulation respecting mandatory continuing education for lawyers – available in French only) of the Barreau du Québec, which came into force on April 1, 2019, the status of "recognized provider" and the mandatory "recognition" of activities have been abolished.
Blakes will continue to provide you with a confirmation of participation for your records. As stipulated in the above-mentioned regulation, members must preserve supporting documents attesting their completion of training activities for a period of seven years beginning on April 30 following the end of the reference period during which such activities were completed.