ACC NCR Employment and Labor Forum and Borden Ladner Gervais: What You Need to Know About Canadian vs. U.S. Labor and Employment Laws

Join us for this LIVE ONLY practical session outlining what you need to know if you have offices or employees located in Canada.  This session will cover the following topics: 

* The Foundational Differences:
    o Who has jurisdiction over the employment relationship; 
    o The absence of “at will employment” – legal and practical effects at both the   
          commencement and termination of employment;
    o The use and scope of restrictive covenants.

* Employees vs. Dependent vs. Independent Contractors

* The Relevance of Trade Unions – what they are doing in Canada to stay relevant?

* The Legalization of Cannabis – 
    o Employer do’s and don’ts

* Alcohol and Drug Testing

* Wage and Hour Class Actions