25th Fasken Forum
Labour, Employment, Human Rights, Pensions & Benefits Conference
February 12, 2010
Westin Harbour Castle Hotel - Harbour Ballroom
1 Harbour Square
Toronto, ON, Canada
Event participants:
Ian M. Campbell, Martin K. Denyes, Donna J. Gallant, Patrick T.J. Gannon, Peggy A. McCallum, Ralph N. Nero, Brian A. O'Byrne, Sara Parchello, Katherine M. Pollock, Hadiya J. Roderique, Karen M. Sargeant, Brian P. Smeenk
Fasken Martineau hosts the 25th Fasken Forum - Labour, Employment, Human Rights, Pensions & Benefits Conference on February 12, 2010.
Agenda:
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8:30 am – 9:00 am |
Registration and Breakfast |
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9:00 am |
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
by Brian O'Byrne |
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9:00 am – 10:25 am |
Year in Review
by Martin Denyes, Brian Smeenk, Peggy McCallum, Donna Gallant and Sara Parchello |
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- Emergency Planning 201: SARS to H1N1 - What Have We Learned This Time Around?
- New Legislation
- Pensions – Funding Relief and Pension Reform Legislation
- Overtime Class Action Update – Can We Relax?
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The Wal-Mart Sagas
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10:25 am – 10:40 am |
Break |
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10:40 am – 11:00 am |
Privacy in the Workplace – Current Issues and Evolving Standards
by Ralph Nero and Hadiya Roderique |
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11:00 am – 11:20 am |
New Rules of Civil Procedure and Increased Monetary Jurisdiction of Small Claims Court – Impact on Employers
by Ian Campbell |
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11:20 am – 11:40 am |
Independent Contractor, Dependent Contractor or Employee – What is the Difference and When Will it Count?
by Patrick Gannon |
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11:40 am – 11:55 am |
Wrongful Dismissal Damage Awards – Are Wallace Damages a Thing of the Past?
by Ida Martin |
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11:55 am – 12:15 pm |
Social Networking, Sexting: Managing Your Employees in Cyberspace
by Karen Sargeant |
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12:15 pm – 1:30 pm |
Luncheon |
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1:30 pm – 2:20 pm |
Breakout Session #1 |
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2:30 pm – 3:15 pm |
Breakout Session #2 |
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Breakout Session Topic Selection (Choice of Two) |
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A. Workplace Violence and Harassment – Complying With Bill 168
by Brian Smeenk and Ida Martin |
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B. Firing Etiquette – Aiming for Litigation Free Terminations and More
by Martin Denyes and Donna Gallant |
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C. Sensitivity Training in the Workplace – Who, When, How and Why?
by Katherine Pollock and Ralph Nero |
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D. Mediation and Litigation – Preparing to Settle/Preparing to Fight
by Karen Sargeant and Brian O'Byrne |
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3:15 pm – 4:00 pm |
Refreshments and Opportunities for Discussion & Questions |
Conference Fee:
The conference fee is as follows:
$142.86 + $7.14 GST = $150.00 per registrant, or
$380.00 + $19.00 GST = $399.00 per organization up to 3 registrants.
Program Materials:
Participants will receive a comprehensive set of conference materials prepared by our speakers. These materials will provide you with an excellent reference source.
RSVP:
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For more information:
Allison Cary
416 868 3511
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