Employing in Canada 2012: Essential HR Policies and Practices

Employing in Canada 2012 Webinar Recording

Employers contemplating operations in Canada and those already operating there need to understand the complexities of Canadian employment laws. Most are very different from those in the United States and carry potential legal liability for the unprepared.

From workers’ compensation to how the provinces and territories view employment equity, U.S. employers who want to hire employees and operate in Canada have a number of requirements starting with pre employment practices and employment contracts. Because both Canadian federal and provincial governments have jurisdiction over employment, it is important that you know which one regulates your industry and how to abide by their laws.

If you’re already employing in Canada or are preparing to do so, participate in this interactive webinar, and get up to date on the laws and regs so you can avoid ending up in court. 

In just 90 minutes, you’ll learn:

• How to tell if your industry is covered under Canada’s federal or provincial laws—and which ones
• Laws governing labor relations, human rights, pay equity, occupational safety and health, workers’ compensation, and privacy in Canada
• Employment standards that you MUST meet, such as minimum wage, meal and rest periods, holiday pay, and more
• How to legally terminate nonunion employees, since Canada doesn’t recognize at-will employment
• What recent class action lawsuits over unpaid overtime and pensions mean for your policies and practices
• The major ways Canada’s labor relations laws differ from those in the United States
• What your Canadian antiharassment policy should state and the jurisdictions in which workplace harassment and violence are expressly prohibited by law
• How to protect your organization from disability claims
• Types of universal health insurance, unemployment benefits, and supplemental benefit plans employees are entitled to

In just 90 minutes, you'll learn the do’s and don'ts for doing business in Canada. Register now for this risk-free informative event.

This webinar was recorded on Thursday, June 28, 2012

Employing in Canada 2012: Essential HR Policies and Practices

About Your Speakers:

Brian P. Smeenk is a Toronto partner in Fasken Martineau’s Labour, Employment & Human Rights Group. He is also editor in chief of HR Hero’s Northern Exposure: Employment Law for U.S. Companies with Operations in Canada blog and a member of the Employers Counsel Network.

Louise Béchamp is a Montreal partner in Fasken Martineau’s Labour, Employment & Human Rights Group. She focuses mainly on employment and labor law, and she has significant experience in federal law matters. The clients under federal jurisdiction that she frequently represents come from many sectors, including the railway industry, telecommunications, and banking.

Charles G. Harrison is a Vancouver partner in Fasken Martineau’s Labour, Employment & Human Rights Group. He represents clients in a variety of provincially regulated business sectors, including utilities, municipal government, shipyards, construction, and the forest industry.