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March 26 Labour & Employment: "Vacation Time - Use It or Lose It" Unused vacation can be a huge liability for companies. Many employees earn additional weeks of vacation based on their years of service or their position. But when employees do not take all of their vacation and that vacation is carried over year after year, companies may not realize the financial or operational implications. DETAILS» April 14 Business Law: Shareholders Agreements - Customize Them To Protect Your Interests Many clients who are in the process of organizing a company with other business partners or wish to invite new shareholders to their companies often ask us to quickly put together a "standard" shareholders agreement for their consideration. DETAILS» April 29 Employment Contracts 101: The Ties That Bind Whether verbal or written, for a fixed-term or a period of indefinite hiring, every employment relationship is one of contract. Companies should consider whether to have their employees sign employment contracts and if so, what should be included in the contracts. DETAILS» May 27 Using Class Action Lawsuits To Sue The Employer For Unpaid Overtime Financial institutions are facing class action lawsuits over unpaid overtime. Within the last 3 years, two class action lawsuits were filed against the CIBC and Scotiabank respectively alleging that the banks were not diligent with their record-keeping when it came to extra hours worked, resulting in many employees working hours for which they were not paid overtime pay. DETAILS» March 23 Business Law: What you don't know about the Competition Act can hinder your successful business. The basics that every business owner should know to avoid running a foul of the Competition Act. DETAILS» March 30 Business Law: Business Financings - What you need to know about bank financing and equity offerings. This presentation will include a walk through of a typical bank financing with discussions surrounding typical pitfalls and useful tips. DETAILS» April 7 Labour & Employment: "That's Not In My Job Description" Dealing With Difficult Employees. DETAILS» April 15 Labour & Employment: Violence - Harassment - Bullying - Domestic Violence - Is Your Workplace Ready For Bill 168? Please join the Human Resources Law Group at Keyser Mason Ball, LLP for this very useful presentation on Bill 168: An Act to amend the Occupational Health and Safety Act with respect to violence and harassment in the workplace and other matters. DETAILS» April 21 Business Law: Ten Tips to Smooth Business Relationships: Whether licensing, distributing, or buying and selling products or services you will learn ten key points to always keep in mind to increase your chances of a successful business relationship and minimize the problems you may encounter. DETAILS» April 28 Construction Law: A Refresher on Remedies Under the Construction Lien Act: The Construction Lien Act is a unique statute providing a structured means of collecting construction debts. It offers specialized remedies. However, its provisions are strict and pitfalls plentiful. Please join Garth D. Walkden and Patricia Szwed for this very useful presentation and group conversation on the advantages and perils of certain construction remedies. DETAILS» May 19 Business Law: Trust Issues: An Overview of Commonly Used Trusts Do You Have Trust Issues? Making Trusts Work For You: Whether it is for estate planning, creditor-protection or for tax purposes, trusts can be extremely helpful tools, but only if created correctly. Please join Suzanna Winsborough of the Business Law Services group at Keyser Mason Ball, LLP for this valuable presentation on how to use trusts effectively. DETAILS» May 5 Investigating Workplace Complaints - Getting It Right
If you do it wrong, bad things can happen. Dealing with workplace complaints (including harassment) requires a methodical and reliable process in order to determine the nature of the problem, the prevalence of the problem, the scope of the problem and the perception of both management and employees of the issue. Once harassment or another workplace issue is identified, corrective action should be immediate, accessible to all and maintained vigilantly. DETAILS». March 9 - Patrizia Piccolo AFI International Group Inc., Business Continuity Summit Topic: Ensuring Your Pre-Strike/Pre-Lockout Strategy Complies with the Labour Relations Act March 25 - Ashlee Froese "Designthinking" - Intellectual Property and Trademark Law - Association of Registered Graphic Designers of Ontario (RGD Ontario) - Museum London, London, Ontario
March 30 - Ashlee Froese Seneca College - Graphic Design School of Communication Arts Topic: Intellectual Property Issues and Copyright Law April 8 - Megan Burkett Arthritis in the Workplace - Oakville Trafalgar Hospital, Oakville, Ontario April 20 - Ashlee Froese Protecting Your Brand Online - Webinar - Association of Registered Graphic Designers of Ontario (RGD Ontario) June 8 - Megan Burkett Labour and Employment Issues - Webinar - Association of Registered Graphic Designers of Ontario (RGD Ontario) |
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