Carman Overholt, QC, Overholt Law
Carman Overholt, Q.C., Overholt Law, practice is working closely with senior management and human resources professionals to ensure compliance with labour, employment and human rights legislation, and development of policies and strategies that minimize the risk of litigation and disruption of operations. He has appeared, on behalf of employers, before the Supreme Court of BC, the Court of Appeal for BC, the BC Human Rights Tribunal, the Employment Standards Tribunal, the BC Labour Relations Board and the Canadian Industrial Relations Board.
Carman has represented employers in numerous labour arbitration proceedings and in connection with collective bargaining. He has significant experience in advising employers in various sectors of the economy including financial services, technology, retail, service, hospitality, construction, mining, forestry and manufacturing. |
The Duty to Accommodate is now a well-established legal principle in Canadian Employment Law. The Courts, Arbitrators and Adjudicators are applying the duty to accommodate in a wide range of circumstances that has resulted in an expansion of the duty. This webinar will discuss the current state of the law as it continues to evolve.
In this presentation, you will learn:
• Understanding human rights legislation as it relates to accommodation
• Minimizing claims and complaints for failing to accommodate
• Short and Long-term Disability claims and the impact of insurance
• GRTW – Learn how to manage disability claims
Who should attend:
• HR practitioners and business professionals. Attendees will span all levels, with the largest proportion being mid and senior level practitioners. |
Agenda:
1:15PM - 1:30PM: Login Time
1:30PM - 3:00PM: 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@cphrnb.ca.
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 pd@cphrbc.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: Employee & Labour Relations |
