For managers, HR professionals and in-house counsel alike, navigating complex disability-related accommodations/workplace modifications while ensuring operational needs are met can prove to very challenging. Getting it wrong can result in significant liability, be it in the form of a human rights application, a civil lawsuit, internal complaints and/or diminished morale.
Not to worry, we are here to help! Learn how to navigate these difficult scenarios with tact, sensitivity and awareness during our unique in-person masterclass, hosted by our seasoned employment lawyers. During this full day, hands-on, interactive workshop, you will not only learn about your legal obligations, but we will also provide you with practical tips and risk-management strategies. At the end of the session, you will have the chance to apply your knowledge through interactive, tabletop exercises based on real-life fact patterns. Participants will also receive handouts that can be used as reference materials when handling sensitive workplace accommodation situations in the future.
Attendees will be offered a light breakfast, snacks and lunch.
Space is limited so please RSVP as soon as possible to reserve your spot.
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Testimonial
It was a pleasure to be a part of today's workshop. You were fantastic, and I was very impressed with your engagement of the audience and ability to distil tricky fact patterns and make them digestible for the layperson.
~ Charles Lun
Counsel, Corporate Litigation, Insurance Operations and Compliance
CPD Credits
This program is eligible for up to 6.75 hours of substantive Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits with the LSO, the LSBC and the Barreau du Québec.
This program has been approved for 6.75 hours of CPD hours by the Ontario Human Resource Professionals Association (HRPA).
Agenda
Time |
Activity |
8:30 -
9:00 a.m. |
Registration and light breakfast |
9:00 -
9:20 a.m. |
Introductions of speakers and guests |
9:20 -
9:30 a.m. |
Introduction to Scenario 1 |
9:30 -
10:30 a.m. |
What the law requires of employers - Overview of the duties of accommodation, co-operation and re-employment |
10:30 -
10:45 a.m. |
Mid-morning break |
10:45 -
12:15 p.m. |
Handling accommodation and disability matters |
12:15 -
1:00 p.m. |
Lunch break |
1:00 -
2:30 p.m. |
Scenario 2: Non-occupational injury |
2:30 -
2:45 p.m. |
Afternoon break |
2:45 -
4:30 p.m. |
Scenario 3: Occupational injury |
4:30 -
5:00 p.m. |
Closing remarks and Q&A |