Client Seminars

Speaking Engagements

ROPER GREYELL EDUCATIONAL SERIES

We are pleased to announce the 2010 spring schedule for Roper Greyell’s Educational Series. For 2010 we will be offering both in-person seminars and on-line webinars on a number of workplace law topics.

All seminars take place at the offices of Roper Greyell and include a light breakfast. Seminar registration is free*, and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited, so please register early. Due to space restrictions, we may limit the number of attendees from each organization.

You may join our webinars from your home or office. You require only a telephone and computer with an internet connection. As with our seminars, each webinar will contain presentation as well as question and answer sessions. Webinar registration is $50 per connection. Registered participants will be provided with log in information in advance of the webinar session.

We hope you can join us at one or more of our educational series sessions. Feel free to pass this announcement on to any colleagues that you think may be interested in attending any of our sessions.

Look for another announcement in May 2010 of our Fall Educational Series schedule. Topics to be covered in the Fall schedule include Workplace Immigration; Workplace Privacy Issues; The Benefits of Being a Diligent Employer: Human Rights Update; and Arbitration Update: The Year in Review.

Register now (PDF)

For more information please contact us at seminars@ropergreyell.com

LET THE GAMES BEGIN: PREPARING YOUR WORKPLACE FOR THE OLYMPIC GAMES

The athletes are ready, but are you? Have you considered how the Olympics will affect your workplace? Hear our tips for minimizing – or at least preparing for – the impact of the Games on you and your employees.

Webinar Only

Date: January 12, 2010

Time: 12pm – 1:30pm

PREPARING FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING

Do you have a collective agreement coming up for renewal? About to negotiate a first agreement? Get tips from experienced negotiators on how to make successful proposals and draft effective collective agreement language.

THE FUNDAMENTALS OF HIRING AND FIRING IN THE NON-UNION CONTEXT

Whether you’re starting out in human resources, or could just use a refresher, this session will cover the things to keep in mind when hiring and firing non-union employees or changing terms and conditions of employment. We’ll discuss Employment Standards obligations, including overtime and notice due on dismissal, how common law obligations fit into the picture, and the importance of employment contracts.

GETTING THE INFORMATION YOU NEED: INVESTIGATION AND INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES

Learn the dos and don’ts of interviews and investigations. Conducting a proper and thorough investigation can help you get the information you need, reach a decision, and defend that decision.

TIPS FOR MANAGING EMPLOYEES WITH ADDICTIONS AND CHRONIC ILLNESSES

Managing employees with addiction issues and chronic illnesses can present particular challenges. In this session, we’ll discuss the duty to accommodate, undue hardship, frustration of contract, and collection of medical information.

Register now (PDF)

For more information please contact us at seminars@ropergreyell.com

*We do require a credit card to register for all in-person seminars. A $50 cancellation fee will be charged in the event that you cancel your reservation less than 14 days prior to the seminar.

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