Dentons Canadian Employment and Labour Law Podcast
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The COVID-19 crisis has created challenging and uncertain times for all of us. As we see restrictions being lifted across the country, employers are faced with a new set of challenges as they try to navigate their way through the unknown. Over the last few weeks we have been inundated with questions from clients as they get to grips with the ‘new normal’. Join our team as they delve into the ever changing employment and labour law landscape with the Canadian Employment and Labour Law podcast series.
In this series of podcasts our host Alison Walsh and her guests will offer short, timely and insightful content you can listen to on-demand, whenever and wherever you like.
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Nov 1, 2022
Investigations in the Workplace: Part 3
In this episode, host Alison Walsh is joined by Jenny Wang for the third and final installment of the Workplace Investigation series, where they discuss the investigation report and the possible outcomes leading from the investigation.
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Sep 26, 2022
Investigations in the Workplace: Part 2
In this episode, host Alison Walsh is joined by Jenny Wang for the second part of the three-part workplace investigation series where they will discuss the workplace investigation process, including their guidance on how to conduct interviews and how to assess witness credibility.
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Aug 31, 2022
Investigations in the Workplace: Part 1
In this episode, host Alison Walsh is joined by Jenny Wang and they discuss why a properly conducted workplace investigation is important, and the preliminary considerations involved prior to beginning the investigation.
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Jun 23, 2021
Dentons vacation toolkit
Summer is coming and with that, an annual right of summer - vacation. Now is an ideal time for employers to refresh their understanding of employee vacation entitlements and ensure that they are in compliance with the laws governing an employer’s vacation obligations. In this episode, host Alison Walsh is joined by Andy Pushalik to discuss employers’ vacation obligations and the Dentons Vacation Toolkit.
Click here for more information on vacation time and vacation pay obligations, and find out how you can receive a copy of the Dentons Vacation Toolkit.
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May 10, 2021
The Workplace Post COVID-19
During COVID-19 the workplace has experienced significant upheaval, which has changed how many employers and employees look at “going to work”. In particular, COVID-19 has normalized remote working and shown that remote working is possible on a large scale. In this episode, Alison Walsh and Fausto Franceschi discuss the factors employers should to consider when assessing what their workplace will look like post COVID-19, including the legal and practical implications of permanent remote working.
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Mar 23, 2021
Disciplining off duty conduct and COVID-19
Can an employer take disciplinary action against employees who refuse to obey or ridicule COVID-19 public health guidelines outside of working hours? In this latest episode, our host Alison Walsh discusses the factors employers should consider when considering disciplinary action against employee for off-duty conduct.
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Feb 24, 2021
Workplace vaccination policies
The rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations is welcome news to employers looking to return their workplaces to some normality; however, it also raises the question of whether employers can implement vaccination policies in the workplace. In this latest episode, our host Alison Walsh is joined by Roxana Jangi to discuss COVID-19 vaccinations and their implication in the workplace in more detail.
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Dec 16, 2020
The unexpected tax implications of remote working abroad
Technology has enabled employees to work remotely without geographical limitations, including working remotely outside of Canada. In episode 7 of the Canadian Employment and Labour Law podcast, our host Alison Walsh is joined by Mike Harris to discuss the tax implications that employers should be aware of when considering employee requests to work remotely abroad.
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Oct 15, 2020
Episode 6: Family status accommodation and COVID-19
In episode 6 of the Canadian Employment and Labour Law podcast, our host Alison Walsh is joined by Cristina Wendel to discuss employers’ family status accommodation obligations under human rights legislation.
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Aug 26, 2020
Episode 5: Paid sick leave for Canadian workers
Despite the uncertainty of the last few months, the Canadian economy is finally reopening and employees are returning to work. Tune in to the Canadian Employment and Labour law podcast, where your host Alison Walsh sits down with Stephanie Lewis to discuss paid sick leave for Canadian workers.
In this episode, we cover provincial unpaid job-protected leaves, the recent federal government announcements granting workers across Canada 10 paid sick days per year, and the challenges in implementing a national paid sick leave program.
If you have any questions regarding the content of this podcast, please contact Alison or Stephanie.
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Aug 10, 2020
Episode 4: Written employment agreements – benefits and pitfalls to avoid
In episode four of the Canadian Employment and Labour law podcast, host Alison Walsh is joined by Sarah Sobieraj to discuss the benefits of written employment agreements as well as five common pitfalls that employers should avoid when drafting a written employment agreement.
If you have any questions regarding the content of this podcast or need assistance with your employment agreements, please contact Alison or Sarah.
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Jul 21, 2020
Episode 3: Managing remote working risks
COVID-19 has significantly disrupted what it means for an employee “to go to work.” Instead of physically being in the workplace, many employers and employees are adapting to new ways of working remotely. In this episode of the Canadian Employment and Labour law podcast, Alison Walsh and Adrian Elmslie continue their discussion on remote working arrangements, the challenges and issues employers should be aware of. They will also be addressing complying with employment standards rules, the privacy implications of installing monitoring software and occupational health and safety obligations.
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Jul 15, 2020
Episode 2: Supporting remote working
COVID-19 has significantly disrupted what it means for an employee “to go to work”. Instead of physically being in the workplace, many employers and employees are adapting to new ways of working remotely. In this episode of the Canadian Employment and Labour law podcast, Alison Walsh and Adrian Elmslie discuss what businesses should consider when implementing or maintaining remote working arrangements, the benefits of these arrangements, as well as managing employees working from home.
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Jul 7, 2020
Episode 1: COVID-19 workplace safety plans
Across Canada we are seeing some COVID-19 restrictions being lifted and business begin to reopen. Whether businesses are currently operating or planning for their workers to return to work, governments and public health authorities across Canada require businesses to develop a plan to work safely.
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