BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Bernardi Human Resource Law LLP - ECPv6.6.0.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Bernardi Human Resource Law LLP X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://hrlawyers.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Bernardi Human Resource Law LLP REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240320T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240320T131500 DTSTAMP:20260417T094916 CREATED:20230905T161715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T201216Z UID:5596-1710936000-1710940500@hrlawyers.ca SUMMARY:The Inclusive Workplace Series - Module 6: Truth and Reconciliation Practices in the Workplace DESCRIPTION:An inclusive workplace in the lands that now make up Canada must recognize that its success\, and very existence\, were made possible by the dispossession of those who inhabited these lands before us. Promoting reconciliation with Indigenous peoples can be a daily practice that helps foster inclusion. \nThis module will support you to incorporate reconciliation practices into your workplace through honest and effective land acknowledgements and other tools. \nWe will cover the importance of recognizing and acknowledging the ongoing process of colonization to lay the foundation for an inclusive future built on trust and respect. \n\nThe session will be facilitated by Lauren Bernardi and Kris Noakes who works as a community advocate. Hannah Tarr will also join in on the conversations around Land Acknowledgements. Tanille Turner will be moderating the session. \n\n \n Register\n \n \n  \nLearn more about our guest speaker\, Kris Noakes: \nKris is a citizen of the Anishinabek Nation and a member of Nipissing First Nation and a community advocate at the Municipal\, Provincial\, Federal levels. Her diverse experience includes leading an Indigenous NGO\, building Indigenous services in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). For almost 3 decades\, she has also served as a Law Enforcement Officer. Kris has supported community initiatives through Public Appointments on the City of Mississauga and City of Brampton’s Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committees and the Museums of Mississauga Advisory Committee. Kris has served as a member of the Region of Peel’s Homelessness Partnering Strategy Community Advisory Board (CAB)\, the First Nation\, Métis and Inuit Advisory Circle for the Peel District School Board (PDSB)\, the Toronto Area Education Leads for the Indigenous Education Office of Ministry of Education and as a Director for Art Gallery of Mississauga. She has been a guest speaker at various universities and colleges\, national sports events\, corporations\, governments and at the United Nations General Assembly. \nKris currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the Hamilton Community Legal Clinic\, on the Board of Directors at Theatre Aquarius\, the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce Dundas Board Chair and has recently finished her second term appointment as a member of the Federal Judicial Advisory Committee for the GTA. As a person living with the terminal disease ALS\, she is a member of ALS Canada’s Board of Directors and Chair of the Hamilton based charity event\, the Revolution Ride. URL:https://hrlawyers.ca/event/the-inclusive-workplace-series-module-6-truth-and-reconciliation-practices-in-the-workplace/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ORGANIZER;CN="Bernardi Human Resource Law LLP":MAILTO:bseath@hrlawyers.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241009T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241009T131500 DTSTAMP:20260417T094916 CREATED:20240319T151134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T202208Z UID:6297-1728475200-1728479700@hrlawyers.ca SUMMARY:The Inclusive Workplace Series - Module 8: Religious Literacy and the Welcoming Workplace DESCRIPTION:Religion can be an uncomfortable or sometimes even a taboo topic. In this talk\, we explore the cost this silence can impose on staff and how certain cultural lenses can distort our ability to see one another clearly. We will make the case for religious literacy’s value both personally and professionally while discussing practical steps to make our workplaces more inclusive for all. \nFacilitated by Brian Carwana\nBrian is the Executive Director of Encounter World Religions\, a charity that promotes religious literacy. He has spent 25 years exploring and learning about ethno-religious communities and has a PhD from the University of Toronto. He consults on religious literacy and inclusion to governments\, police\, educators and for-profit firms in multiple sectors. He blogs about religion at a personal site (ReligionsGeek.com) and cherishes Encounter’s annual Discovery Week where 50 participants explore 11 religions in one week with classes and almost 20 site visits. \n\n \n Register URL:https://hrlawyers.ca/event/the-inclusive-workplace-series-module-8-religious-literacy-and-the-welcoming-workplace/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ORGANIZER;CN="Bernardi Centre":MAILTO:bernardicentre@hrlawyers.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251008T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260401T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T094916 CREATED:20250915T203747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T151836Z UID:7221-1759924800-1775048400@hrlawyers.ca SUMMARY:Investigating with Impact Free Webinar Series DESCRIPTION:Workplace investigations keeping you up at night? You’re not alone — and this series is here to help. \nHR professionals\, internal investigators\, law enforcement\, and health and safety teams are being asked to manage complex cases with limited support. The stakes are high. When investigations fall short\, the legal and reputational risks can be significant. \nWe’ve heard from many of you about the challenges: credibility assessments\, trauma-informed interviews\, bias\, and report writing that holds up under scrutiny. These are difficult tasks\, and too often\, investigators are left without the guidance they need. \nThat’s why we created Investigating with Impact\, a free webinar series designed to help you lead investigations that are fair\, defensible\, and psychologically safe. \nWhat’s included: \n1. Credibility assessments when it’s one word against another \n2. Writing reports that stand up to legal review \n3. Investigating sexual misconduct with sensitivity and impartiality \n4. Spotting and mitigating bias \n5. Applying trauma-informed practices throughout the process \n6. Managing real-world challenges like anonymous complaints and uncooperative witnesses \nDetails: \n– Starts October 2025 through April 2026 \n– One-hour sessions over lunch\, and free to attend \n– For broader HR and investigations community and a separate tailored track for police services \n– Led by experienced lawyers and investigators \n– Includes live Q&A\, polls\, and practical tools \nIf you’re looking to strengthen your investigation skills and approach your next case with clarity and confidence\, we invite you to join us. \n\n \n Register Now!\n \n \n  URL:https://hrlawyers.ca/event/investigating-with-impact-free-webinar-series/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ORGANIZER;CN="Bernardi Centre":MAILTO:bernardicentre@hrlawyers.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251112T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251112T160000 DTSTAMP:20260417T094916 CREATED:20250905T155320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T134912Z UID:7213-1762938000-1762963200@hrlawyers.ca SUMMARY:LSO Workplace Investigations Summit 2025 DESCRIPTION:The work of workplace investigations is everywhere for legal professionals these days. Whether you advise a party to an investigation or conduct one yourself\, you need a strong grasp of the substantive law related to these events. You also need to know how to respond to procedural issues and ethical challenges that often arise. Join us for this informative program where our presenters dissect the fundamentals of conducting a fair and accurate workplace investigation and give you valuable information on how to follow the right steps in your work in this area. \nCo-Chairs: \nLauren Bernardi\, Bernardi Human Resource Law LLP \nPaul Cassan\, Wishart Law Firm LLP \nDate: November 12\, 2025 \nTime: 9:00am – 4:00pm \nFor more information: Law Society of Ontario Workplace Investigations 2025 \n  URL:https://hrlawyers.ca/event/lso-workplace-investigations-summit-2025/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251203T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251203T124500 DTSTAMP:20260417T094916 CREATED:20251006T175720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T175905Z UID:7240-1764754200-1764765900@hrlawyers.ca SUMMARY:Transforming Toxic Teams DESCRIPTION:Conflict happens. The question is: what comes after? \nJoin us for Transforming Toxic Teams — a practical webinar for HR leaders\, managers\, and legal advisors navigating workplace conflict and harassment. \nWe will explore:\n· Effective assessments to diagnose workplace culture challenges\n· Identifying common barriers to positive workplace cultures\n· A “toxic teams toolkit” of interventions to overcome common barriers\n· Applying the “toolkit” to create restoration plans for complex\, realistic scenarios and case studies \nDetails:\n· Led by experienced lawyer and workplace restoration expert\n· Live on Zoom\n·  HRPA CPD Hours Approved \n\n \n Register Now!\n \n \n  URL:https://hrlawyers.ca/event/transforming-toxic-teams/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ORGANIZER;CN="Bernardi Centre":MAILTO:bernardicentre@hrlawyers.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260429T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260429T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T094916 CREATED:20260415T141811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T141535Z UID:7488-1777464000-1777467600@hrlawyers.ca SUMMARY:Are Your Job Ads Legal in 2026? New Rules\, Risks\, and Obligations *NEW Webinar DESCRIPTION:Recent changes to Ontario’s Employment Standards Act (ESA) have introduced new requirements for employers involved in hiring. This practical webinar outlines what employers need to know about the changes to the ESA and how to remain compliant. \nDesigned for HR professionals\, business leaders\, and in‑house counsel\, this session will guide you through key obligations for publicly advertised job postings\, including AI disclosure\, compensation transparency\, candidate notifications\, and new responsibilities before an employee’s first day. \nApril 29 | 12:00–1:00 p.m. | virtual and complimentary \nPresented by Rob Richler\, Hazem Mossa\, and Abigail Knubley\n \n\n \n Register Now!\n \n \nTo learn more\, contact: bernardicentre@hrlawyers.ca URL:https://hrlawyers.ca/event/are-your-job-ads-legal-in-2026-new-rules-risks-and-obligations-new-webinar/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ORGANIZER;CN="Bernardi Centre":MAILTO:bernardicentre@hrlawyers.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260617T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260617T124500 DTSTAMP:20260417T094916 CREATED:20260416T142038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T142038Z UID:7505-1781688600-1781700300@hrlawyers.ca SUMMARY:Effectively Resolving Workplace Conflict DESCRIPTION:When conflicts aren’t addressed\, they fester and grow. Unresolved conflict can also compound other harmful workplace behaviour like incivility\, gossip and cliques. But with many people being naturally conflict-averse\, proactive resolution requires both courage and skill. In this practical webinar for HR leaders and managers\, we will explore: \n– how conflict emerges \n– individual conflict styles and a team’s conflict culture \n– how to effectively lead challenging conversations to address conflicts productively \n– the “interest-based relational” mediation model: a tried and tested method for resolving conflicts while preserving relationships \n– conflict resolution skills: creating psychological safety\, avoiding “blame” and “fault\,” finding shared purpose\, and addressing underlying interests \nEligible for 3 HRPA CPD Hours \n\n \n Register Now!\n \n \nTo learn more\, contact: bernardicentre@hrlawyers.ca  URL:https://hrlawyers.ca/event/effectively-resolving-workplace-conflict/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ORGANIZER;CN="Bernardi Centre":MAILTO:bernardicentre@hrlawyers.ca END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR