Mastering the Complexities of Workplace Investigations

  • February 04, 2015

PURCHASE

Publication | Archived Video

DESCRIPTION

Well-conducted workplace investigations are essential in resolving disputes and mitigating legal risks. Ensure that you have the know-how to protect your clients and organizations with this essential program. Gain a comprehensive understanding of employer, union and employee rights and obligations. Get critical guidance on what constitutes sound investigations in both unionized and non-unionized environments, how investigations can be implemented to achieve tangible results, and how investigation outcomes can be challenged. Whether you represent the employer or the employee, our expert faculty will share years of honed experience and provide practical take-aways for you to use in your practice.

PROGRAM CHAIR

Catherine Milne, Turnpenney Milne LLP
Ella Forbes-Chilibeck, Raven Cameron Ballantyne & Yazbeck LLP (Ottawa)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Exploring Investigation Obligations under the Human Rights Code
Kim Bernhardt, Arbitrator and Mediator
Andrew Diamond, ADR Chambers
Kevin Robinson, Robinson Heeney LLP

Unions and the Workplace Investigation
Joshua S. Phillips, Ursel Phillips Fellows Hopkinson LLP

Top Five Tips for Investigations in a Unionised Workplace
Kathryn J. Bird, Hicks Morley Hamilton Stewart Storie LLP

Top 10 Mistakes Employers Make Investigating Harassment Complaints
Zaheer Lakhani, Bernardi Human Resource Law LLP

Update on the Law of Workplace Investigations
Christine M. Thomlinson and Parisa Nikfarjam, Rubin Thomlinson LLP

Establishing and Maintaining Privilege in Third Party Workplace Investigations
Sarah C. Crossley, Michael Torrance, Associate and
Michael Sherman, Student-at-Law, Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP