Bernardi Human Resource Law LLP

ADR Myths and Facts - Leading Experts in Workplace Investigations
2021-09-30 17:30 - 18:30 UTC
Asha Rampersad will be speaking about workplace investigations. This is part of a 3-part series facilitated by ADR Institute of Ontario.

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Beyond the Basics Micro-Conference: A Deeper Dive into Workplace Investigations
2021-09-30 08:30 - 13:30 | Online
Workplace investigations are complex, and even seasoned investigators experience challenges conducting them. HRPA has partnered with us to develop a half-day Beyond the Basics Micro-Conference which focuses on key challenges and issues that arise in workplace investigations.

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"I Don't See Colour" and Other Lies We Tell Ourselves About Unconscious Bias
2021-06-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Online
This engaging session illustrates how we make unconscious judgements about people including about their gender, race and culture. Through a variety of interactive examples and case studies, we will identify patterns in how we evaluate others and understand how unconscious bias affects decision-making in recruitment, people development and leadership. We will also identify how unconscious bias leads to discrimination, and how to prevent it.
Who should attend: HR professionals, managers and supervisors

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Workplace Investigations Training and Certificate Program
2021-06-14 09:30 - 2021-06-24 16:30, 2021-03-08 09:30 - 2021-03-18 16:30, 2021-02-01 09:30 - 2021-02-11 16:30
The Workplace Investigations Training & Certificate Program is an in-depth program that effectively equips participants with the ability to recognize, investigate and report the findings of complex workplace investigations.

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Advanced Workplace Investigations Training for Municipalities
2021-05-20 09:00 - 2021-05-27 12:00 | Online
PROGRAM ALMOST FULL (5 SPOTS AVAILABLE)
May 20 & 27 (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon each day)
Workplace investigations are multi-faceted and complex. Yet, with increasing public scrutiny of harassment and discrimination allegations, it’s more important than ever for municipalities to get them right. This advanced investigations course draws on our extensive experience conducting investigations for municipalities across Ontario, and will give you the tools to effectively investigate the most complex, sensitive and challenging workplace issues facing municipal employers today.
This course will be invaluable for anyone seeking to enhance their workplace investigation skills.

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COVID-19 Update - Vaccines, Paid Sick Days and Workplace Closures
2021-04-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Can we mandate the COVID-19 vaccine for employees? How will paid sick days work? Do I have to close my business if there’s a COVID-19 outbreak?
The rules for employers continue to rapidly change during the third wave of the pandemic in Ontario. Join us for a complimentary webinar to discuss important updates, upcoming changes, and how your workplace may need to adapt to recent changes and expected changes to the law in Ontario on vaccines, paid sick days and business closures.
Date: Thursday April 29, 2021
Time: Noon – 1:00 p.m. EST

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Interviewing - The Osgoode Certificate in Labour Law
2021-04-29 09:00 - 16:30
This Certificate program provides a rare opportunity to see the big picture and how it applies to frequently-encountered and perennially-vexing situations – ensuring that you are well-equipped to deal with the challenges coming across your desk daily.

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The Osgoode Advanced Certificate in Workplace Investigations
2021-02-23 08:00 - 2021-02-24 17:00
Over 4 intensive online modules, you will “learn by doing” with lectures, group discussions, breakouts and simulated workplace investigation interviews. You will conduct interviews and receive constructive, practical feedback, enabling you to sharpen your skills.

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Standing Up, Not Standing By: Implementing a Successful Bystander Anti-Harassment Program
2021-01-27 15:15 - 16:00
Traditional respect training isn’t working. Despite widespread anti-harassment training, workplace harassment continues to be a significant issue in Canadian workplaces. However, one emerging, research-supported strategy has the potential to transform workplaces: bystander intervention. Bystander intervention starts from the premise that everyone has a role to play in reducing harassment. Employees are educated not from the perspective of being considered potential perpetrators (as in traditional training), but rather as allies and advocates for a respectful, inclusive workplace. Effective training is essential, but a successful bystander intervention also requires a strong roll-out strategy, follow-up assessments and feedback. This interactive and informative session, led by Brian Gottheil, a well-respected workplace harassment investigator and trainer, will give you the tools to implement a successful, research-informed, and potentially transformative bystander anti-harassment strategy.

"I Don't See Colour" and Other Lies We Tell Ourselves About Unconscious Bias of All Kinds
2021-01-27 14:00 - 14:45
This engaging session illustrates how we all make unconscious judgements about people including about their gender, race and culture. Through a variety of interactive examples, we will identify patterns in how we evaluate others and understand how unconscious bias affects decision-making in recruitment, people development and leadership. We will also identify how unconscious bias leads to discrimination, and how to prevent it.

Mobbing: How Groups Bully and How to Prevent it
2021-01-27 13:00 - 13:45
Group bullying – or mobbing – in the workplace is on the rise. Mobbing is a campaign of harassment by a group to force the target out of the workplace using various tactics. Mobbing takes a significant toll on the psychological well-being of targets and a staggering toll on the workplace itself, becoming a toxic force in the organization that is often difficult to identify and eliminate. This interactive and informative session provides an understanding of mobbing and its impact and provides participants with the tools and know-how to conquer it.

Conducting Trauma Informed Investigation Interviews
2021-01-27 13:00 - 13:45
Effective investigators recognize the signs of trauma and understand how it affects complainants, respondents, and witnesses. Trauma, including violence and harassment, impacts memory, perception, and the ability to recount specific details. Without a proper understanding of the impact of trauma and how to interview those who have experienced it, you may cause further harm to the parties or reach the wrong conclusion.

Virtual Reality: Managing a Remote Workplace
2021-01-26 13:00 - 13:45
Being forced to set up a remote workplace amid the COVID-19 pandemic caused many employers and employees to realize that it is possible. From video calls to remote logins to programs like Microsoft Teams, we figured it out quickly. Now that we know we can do it, many organizations will want to continue this trend. It saves office space costs, provides flexibility, eliminates lengthy commutes, and has a positive impact on the environment. But it is not without legal challenges. In this session we will explore those challenges and how to respond.

Preparation is the Best Medicine: Pandemic Planning and HR Law
2021-01-26 11:00 - 11:45
COVID-19 changed the world. With public health requirements for physical distancing, an abrupt economic slowdown, and many organizations required to close or severely reduce their operations, the employment landscape has changed immeasurably. Working from home became not the exception but the norm, occupational health and safety took on new and pressing urgency, and businesses explored large-scale layoffs and layoff alternatives en masse, bringing employers into what was and still is unchartered legal territory. But were you and your business prepared? More importantly, can you be better prepared in the future?

Unintentional Racism: Managing a Diverse Workforce
2021-01-21 08:00 - 17:00
In this practical and timely presentation Sreya Roy provides an understanding of how unconscious bias, micro-aggressions, micro-invalidations, and subconscious stereotyping impact our decisions and actions at work. The session focuses on the employer’s obligations when managing a diverse workforce.

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