Blockbuster Annual Update on Labour Employment Human Rights 2025

Fasken’s Labour, Employment & Human Rights group is pleased to invite you to our Blockbuster Annual Update on Labour, Employment, & Human Rights 2025 on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.

This complimentary half-day morning seminar is an essential event for those looking to stay informed about the latest trends, issues and case law related to employment, labour, and human rights in British Columbia. Guests will receive up-to-the-minute information that will be equally valuable to both line management and human resource practitioners.

Join us in person, or via live webcast, to hear our lawyers discuss the following topics:

• Freedom of Expression and Political Belief v. Discriminatory Harassment – A Challenging Balance in an Increasingly Polarized World - David G. Wong
• Collective Bargaining Update – Recent Settlement Trends; Labour Disputes of Note and Update on Replacement Worker Caselaw - Stephanie Gutierrez
• Courts in Context: Key Employment Law Differences Between Ontario and BC Jurisprudence - Elizabeth Reid
• You’re Fired: Terminations for Cause - Jordan Thompson
• You Think You’re Fired: Constructive Dismissal - Leslie Whittaker
• Update on Compensation for Mental Disorder Claims from Management Decisions - Richard Savage
• Leaves From Work: Paid Sick Leave, the Latest on Doctors’ Notes and Other LOAs - Fabian Jankovic

Agenda

• 7:30 am PT | Registration, Networking & Continental Breakfast (in person attendees)
• 8:00 am PT | Seminar Presentations
• 12:00 pm PT | Seminar Concludes

A confirmation reminder of registration will be sent the day before the event, including virtual connection details for those joining via live webcast.

Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR)

This event may fit Continuing Professional Development requirements for the CPHR designation from the Chartered Professionals in Human Resources of British Columbia and Yukon (CPHR BC & Yukon). For more information visit cphrbc.ca.

Materials

Registrants will receive a confirmation email closer to the event to download their event materials.

Please register for this event by Wednesday, June 11, 2025 (in-person capacity is limited).