Dentons HR insights 2025: Navigating Québec’s unique workplace landscape

Half-day of training presented by the Montréal Employment and Labour group

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Dentons HR insights 2025: Navigating Québec’s unique workplace landscape

Dentons HR insights 2025: Navigating Québec’s unique workplace landscape

Half-day of training presented by the Montréal Employment and Labour group

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Date and time:

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
1:15 – 1:30 p.m. EST – Registration
1:30 – 5:00 p.m. EST – Trainings
5 – 6 p.m. EST – Networking reception

Location:
Dentons Canada LLP 1 Place Ville Marie, 39th Floor
Montréal, Québec, H3B 4M7
Canada

Join us for a practical and engaging afternoon of training tailored to the realities of managing workplaces in Québec. Dentons’ Employment and Labour team will address some of today’s most pressing employment law challenges, offering clear, actionable guidance to help you navigate complex issues with confidence.

This year’s program will focus on real-world concerns facing HR professionals and employers in Québec, including:

Topic	Presenter
Access to employee medical records: A legal framework in evolution. A discussion on the challenges of managing absence and disability in the context of increased restrictions on employers' access to medical information, with a focus on identifying practical and effective solutions.	Sarah-Émilie Dubois, Senior Associate
Understanding the evolving enforceability of restrictive covenants. An overview of recent developments affecting non-compete, non-solicitation, and confidentiality agreements, with practical guidance for employers on adapting contracts and policies to ensure enforceability and protection of business interests.	Arianne Bouchard, Partner
Implementing best practices in performance management. Gain practical strategies for addressing performance issues fairly and legally, properly documenting and building performance cases, and minimizing the risk of legal claims under both provincial and federal legislation.	Virginie Dandurand, Partner

Throughout the seminar, our speakers will:

Highlight key recent decisions shaping Québec’s employment law landscape
Provide insights that reflect Québec’s unique legal and cultural context

Whether you’re managing a small team or leading a large organization, this session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to confidently handle today’s HR and legal challenges.

Please note: This seminar will be delivered in French.

Accreditation

The eligibility of this learning activity has been acknowledged by Barreau du Quebec for 3 CLE hours.

Questions

Please contact montreal.rsvp@dentons.com if you have any dietary restrictions or allergies, or if you have any questions.

Dentons Canada LLP is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. Please contact us at montreal.rsvp@dentons.com in advance of the event if you have any particular accommodation requirements. We will work with you to make appropriate arrangements.