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Attendance Management

April 9th 2015, 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm N/A
Chapter:	Webinar
Language:	English
URL:	https://eweb.hrma.ca/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?webcode=EventInfo&RegPath=EventRegFees&REg_evt_key=e46e64d4-24c0-4787-b334-49c6b67b2038&Evt_guest_limit=0#sthash.VkzF03ul.crMBpfnD.dpbs

Cost:

Members - $96.05
Non Members - $129.95
(CDN, HST included)

Presenters:
Sandra Guarascio is a partner at Roper Greyell and practices in all areas of employment and labour law, with a particular interest in human rights issues. She has been recognized by her peers and has been listed in Best Lawyers International, Canada since 2013. She works with public and private sector employers, providing strategic and proactive advice for unionized and non-unionized environments, which includes representation as counsel, hiring and termination issues, workplace investigations and audits, policy development and training tailored to the needs of clients. Sandra has conducted numerous workplace investigations into allegations of discrimination and harassment including in highly sensitive circumstances and in complex workplaces. With an emphasis on problem solving, Sandra has also designed and conducted workplace audits for employers. She also provides strategic advice to employers in addressing issues related to discrimination and workplace harassment and in the handling of formal complaints provincially and federally. Sandra is an experienced facilitator and speaker, and has conducted numerous workshops dealing with management issues, discrimination, accommodation, and workplace harassment and bullying. She is an instructor with the National Institute of Disability Management and Research, now the Pacific Coast University for Workplace Health Services, and has been a guest lecturer at BCIT. She is also a volunteer with the Law Society and Continuing Legal Education, serving as co-chair of the annual CLE Human Rights Conference. Michael Kilgallin provides strategic advice to employers in labour relations, employment, privacy and human rights issues. He has appeared as counsel before the Labour Relations Board, Human Rights Tribunal, Employment Standards Tribunal, Arbitration panels and the British Columbia Courts. In addition, Michael provides training for employers on a wide variety of workplace topics and is available to conduct workplace investigations. Michael obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from U.B.C. and a law degree from Dalhousie University. After articling at a large national firm, Michael was called to the B.C. Bar in 2006 and joined Roper Greyell that same year. Outside of work Michael enjoys time with his young family and is an outdoor enthusiast with specific interests in skiing and travel.
Description:
Program Summary: Management of attendance issues in the workplace can present a variety of challenges. In this session, we will cover issues related to attendance management in both unionized and non-unionized workplaces, including implementation of policies, human rights challenges, termination for non-culpable absenteeism, and frustration of contract. You Will Learn: • Innocent vs Culpable: How do you tell and why are they treated differently? • Accommodation and Statutory Rights to be Absent • Drafting an Attendance Policy: What to include, what to avoid • Case Law Update • Union vs Non-union
Special Notes:
Agenda: 12:15PM – 12:30PM: Login Time 12:30PM – 2:00PM: Presentation All login information will be sent to you via email the day prior to the session. Both registration and payment are required for every person attending this webinar. Questions about registration or receipt can be directed to info@hranb.org. NOTE: If you have not received your login access information the day prior to the webinar date, or for inquiries regarding online workshops, please email pdcoordinator@hrma.ca or call 604.694.6941. Early Bird pricing will apply to all registrants who register at least two weeks prior to this workshop. HR Competency: Labour & Employee Relations