Webinar series: Legal updates for Canadian employers

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Webinar series: Legal updates for Canadian employers

Webinar series: Legal updates for Canadian employers

Updated regularly

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Dentons is here to support you and your business through this unprecedented time. In light of the rapidly changing environment, Dentons’ Employment and Labour group is hosting monthly one-hour webinars on Canadian workplace issues.

Missed a webinar? We have you covered! All our webinars, including presentation materials and recordings are available below under Past Events.

Please contact dentonscanada.events@dentons.com if you want to learn more or have a suggestion for a future topic.

Past events

Part 60: From charges to checklists: Managing complex workplace scenarios

CLE,CPD Event May 30, 2025

Canada: Join us for our monthly Legal updates for Canadian employers series, a one-hour complimentary webinar series on workplace issues. This month, we’re tackling employment scenarios that come with hidden complexity and legal risk. From handling criminal charges against current employees to the nuances of hiring younger workers and navigating medical leave terminations, our team will unpack recent developments and share practical guidance for employers across the country.

Part 59: Hidden workforce risks: Strategic and legal considerations for employers

CLE,CPD Event CanadaApril 25, 2025

Canada: On Friday, April 25, we hosted our latest session in the Legal update for Canadian employers series. This session focused on hidden workforce risks – the employment relationships that can quietly create legal exposure if not proactively addressed. Our national Employment and Labour team explored overlooked employee categories and shared practical strategies for reducing risk and staying compliant.

Part 58: Workplace privacy, AI, and biometrics: Key updates for Canadian employers

CLE,CPD Event March 28, 2025

Canada: On Friday, March 28, we hosted our latest session in the Legal update for Canadian employers series, where our national Privacy & Cybersecurity team provided critical insights on how rapidly evolving privacy laws, AI, and biometric technologies are reshaping workplace solutions—and increasing risks for employers.

Part 57: Navigating workforce challenges amid economic uncertainty: A special Border Talks edition

CLE,CPD Event February 28, 2025

Canada: On Friday, February 28, 2025, we held a special combined edition of the Legal updates for Canadian employers and Border Talks series. As global economic uncertainty continues, employers face increasingly complex workforce management challenges, and we were pleased to share essential insights with you.

Part 56: Year in review

CLE,CPD Event January 31, 2025

Canada: On Friday, January 31, 2025, members of Dentons' Employment and Labour group from across the country came together to reflect on the significant developments from 2024 and explore the trends that would shape Canada's workplaces in 2025.

Part 55: Navigating the festive challenges of Canadian employment law this holiday season

CLE,CPD Event November 29, 2024

Canada: On Friday, November 29, we hosted the final webinar of 2024 in our Legal Updates for Canadian Employers series. We explored key workplace topics and provided practical insights to help you navigate the unique challenges of the holiday season.

Part 54: Navigating the haunting issues in Canadian employment law

CLE,CPD Event October 25, 2024

On Friday, October 25, we hosted a Halloween-themed webinar where we explored the latest developments in Canadian employment and labour law, addressing the concerns that keep you up at night.

Part 53: What you missed on your summer vacation

CPD Event September 27, 2024

Canada: This month’s coverage, moderated by Adrian Miedema, highlighted the Canadian employment and labour law developments that you may have missed over the summer.

Part 52: HR leaders roundtable

CLE,CPD Event June 27, 2024

Canada: In this interactive discussion, we explored current trends and issues in the workplace with HR industry leaders and gained valuable insights on topics such as return to office, employee engagement, and building a high-performance culture.

Part 51: Cross-Canada Labour and Employment update

CLE,CPD Event May 31, 2024

Canada: This month, we discussed common employer-sponsored work permit categories, differences between employees and independent contractors, and what employers need to know about Working for Workers Four and Five Acts as well as provided an update on accessibility in the workplace.

Part 50: Cross-Canada Labour and Employment update

CLE,CPD Event April 26, 2024

Canada: Andy Pushalik, Catherine Coulter, Carly Kist and Nicolas Seguin covered essential updates for Canadian employers, including Québec’s new legislation on psychological harassment, Ontario updates to vacation pay obligations, Alberta's new developments in workplace investigations and damage awards and the latest enforcement trends in post-employment duties.

Part 49: Wrongful dismissal case law update

CLE,CPD Event March 22, 2024

Canada: In this webinar we discussed how Canada’s latest wrongful dismissal case law would impact your workplace.

Part 48: Modern slavery reporting

CLE,CPD Event February 23, 2024

Canada: This webinar provided information and resources with regards to the new significant reporting obligations under Canada’s Modern Slavery Legislation. It also addressed the Ontario Court of Appeal’s landmark decision declaring Ontario’s wage cap law to be unconstitutional.

Part 47: Year in review

CLE,CPD Event January 26, 2024

Canada: Members of Dentons’ Employment and Labour group from across the country take a look back at significant developments from 2023 and a look forward to the trends that would impact Canada’s workplaces in 2024. Andy Pushalik moderates an engaging discussion with colleagues from Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, and British Columbia.

Part 46: Health and safety and wrongful dismissal updates

CLE,CPD Event December 1, 2023

Canada: This session provided an update on recent legislative developments as well as covered the Canadian employment/labour case law including a recent Supreme Court decision.

Part 45: Cross-Canada Labour & Employment update

CLE,CPD Event October 27, 2023

Canada:This session provided updates on Labour & Employment issues and topics across Canada.

Part 44: What you missed on your summer vacation

CLE,CPD Event September 29, 2023

Canada: This month’s coverage highlighted the Canadian employment/labour case law and/or legislative developments that you may have missed over the Summer.

Part 43: HR leaders roundtable

CLE,CPD Event June 23, 2023

Canada: This session provided an interactive discussion with HR industry leaders on current trends and issues in the workplace.

Part 42 - Wrongful dismissal case law update

CLE,CPD Event May 26, 2023

Canada: This session provided an update on temporary layoffs, the issue of mitigation and a without cause to a just cause dismissal.

Part 41 - Employment issues related to ChatGPT and recent employment privacy law developments

CLE,CPD Event April 28, 2023

Canada: This session provided an update on employment issues related to ChatGPT and similar AI chat bots, and what employers need to know about recent changes in employment privacy law.

Part 40 - Recent developments in Canadian employment law

CLE,CPD Event March 31, 2023

Canada: This session provided information on what you need to know about recent changes in BC, Alberta, Ontario and Quebec.

Part 39 - Employer update on competition issues in the workplace

CLE,CPD Event February 24, 2023

Canada: This session provided an update on Canada’s Competition Act and on non-competition and non-solicitation provisions.

Part 38 - A cross-country year in review of notable Canadian Labour and Employment law cases

CLE,CPD Event January 27, 2023

Canada: This month, we took a look at the cases that mattered most in Canadian Employment and Labour law and looked ahead to the trends that are likely to impact Canadian workplaces in 2023.

Part 37 - Legal update on constructive dismissals, wrongful dismissals and tips on managing diversity and inclusion in your workplace

CPD Event November 25, 2022

Canada: This session explored constructive dismissal decisions you should know about; diversity and inclusion considerations for your workplace; and the latest on wrongful dismissal case law.

Part 36 - Managing employee dismissals in a downturn

CPD Event October 28, 2022

Canada: This session discussed how to comply with your legal obligations when implementing employee dismissals in a downturn.

Part 35 - What you missed on your summer vacation (and what you need to know for the Fall)

CPD Event September 23, 2022

Canada: This month’s coverage provided an update on Ontario’s new requirement for an electronic monitoring policy; the latest on Québec's French language Charter and its implications for employers; and trends on increasing damages awards in Alberta human rights decisions.

Part 34 - HR leaders roundtable:
Current trends, best practices and strategies when engaging with employees on your return to office

CPD Event June 24, 2022

Canada: This roundtable discussion covered updates on the tight labour market, the impact of the pandemic, communication strategies, and more.

Part 33 - Human rights update, vacation refresher and best practices in hiring and onboarding

CPD Event May 27, 2022

Canada: This session provided human rights update, vacation refresher and best practices in hiring and onboarding.

Part 32 - Update on quarantine rules, masking mandates, employee surveillance laws and investigations

CPD Event April 29, 2022

Canada: This session provided an update on quarantine rules, employee surveillance laws and investigations.

Part 31 - Review of Canada’s latest lockdown measures, vaccine mandates and new Ontario employment laws

CPD Event March 25, 2022

Canada: This session provided an overview of provincial lockdown measures, the latest on vaccine mandates, and what you need to know about changes to Ontario’s employment laws.

Part 30 - Global roundtable: Employer considerations for the “right to disconnect” law

CPD Event February 25, 2022

Canada: This interactive discussion with our global panelists discussed the law in each of their respective jurisdictions and provided some practical tips for employers.

Part 29 - Employment and Labour trends for 2022

CPD Event January 28, 2022

Canada: This session explored and identified the changes that you need to know about and the trends that can be expected to impact your workplace in 2022.

Part 28 - COVID-19 Employment and Labour case law updates that you need to know about

CPD Event November 26, 2021

Canada: This session provided a case law update on the most important COVID-19 related employment and labour law cases of the pandemic.

Part 27 - Managing hybrid workplaces and vaccination policies in Canada and the US

CPD Event October 22, 2021

Canada: This session covered US law on mandatory vaccination policies; what you need to know about the Federal Government’s Policy of COVID-19 vaccination; and managing a hybrid workplace.

Part 26 - What you need to know about mandatory vaccinations and vaccine passports

CPD Event September 24, 2021

Canada: This session provided the latest on mandatory vaccination policies and a province by province summary of the various vaccine passports.

Part 25 - The view from in-house counsel: Risk management during COVID-19

CLE,CPD Event June 25, 2021

Canada: This session offered an in depth discussion with senior in-house counsel about risk management during the time of COVID-19.

Part 24 - Review of new paid sick leave and what you need to know about rapid antigen testing

CLE,CPD Event May 28, 2021

Canada: This session provided an overview of paid Sick Leave requirements in British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario followed by a summary of what you need to know about rapid antigen testing.

Part 23 - Fines and enforcement, mask refusals and vaccination

CLE,CPD Event April 23, 2021

Canada: This session provided an update on enforcement, charges and fines; as well as a discussion on Human rights and mask refusals: recent statements from human rights tribunals about the threshold for complaints; followed by an update on vaccinations and employers rights and obligations in Québec.

Part 22 - Legal update for Canadian employers: Workplace updates

CLE,CPD Event March 26, 2021

Canada: This session was an overview of vaccines and antigen testing in the workplace, deducting home office expenses in 2020 and a detailed look at work refusals.

Part 21 - Legal update for Canadian employers: Legislation, travel restriction and disciplinary action updates

CLE,CPD Event February 26, 2021

Canada: This session included an update on the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy, the latest on COVID-19 travel restrictions and COVID-related disciplinary issues.

Part 20 - Legal update for Canadian employers: Employment and Labour trends for 2021 – getting back to normal

CLE,CPD Event January 22, 2021

Canada: This session covered an update on lockdown measures, the new Toronto Public Health Requirement and trends for 2021.

Part 19 - Legal update for Canadian employers: Update on provincial lockdown measures

CLE,CPD Event December 11, 2020

Canada: This session covered frustration of employment contracts; considerations and obligations for terminations; and incentive and compensation considerations during COVID-19.

Part 18 - Legal update for Canadian employers: Contract, termination and compensation updates

CLE,CPD Event November 13, 2020

Canada: This session covered frustration of employment contracts; considerations and obligations for terminations; and incentive and compensation considerations during COVID-19.

Part 17 - Legal update for Canadian employers: Employee obligations and the reality of working from home

CLE,CPD Event October 16, 2020

Canada: This session covered COVID-19 travel restrictions and self-quarantine requirements, remote work issues and a review of provincially required COVID-19 self-assessments.

Part 16 - Legal update for Canadian employers: What you missed on your summer vacation

CLE,CPD Event September 11, 2020

Canada: To help Canada’s employers manage these uncertain times, we are providing an update on some of the most important developments that have occurred over the summer and some guidance on what may happen next.

Part 15 - Legal update for Canadian employers: HR leader roundtable

June 19, 2020

Canada: This week’s coverage of workplace issues relating to Coronavirus (COVID-19) featured a discussion with senior HR professionals, as they shared their views on how their businesses have managed through this crisis. Following their discussion, Larysa provided an updated on the CERB.

Part 14 - Legal update for Canadian employers: Lessons from the US experience

CLE,CPD Event June 12, 2020

Canada: This week’s coverage of workplace issues relating to Coronavirus (COVID-19) featured a discussion with speakers from our US offices on the return to work experience of US employers. This was followed by our regular Q&A session on Canadian employment matters arising from COVID-19.

Part 13 - Legal update for Canadian employers: Legislation and employer updates

CLE,CPD Event June 5, 2020

Canada: This week’s coverage of workplace issues relating to Coronavirus (COVID-19) included a discussion on business travel restrictions and Ontario’s newest legislative changes with respect to temporary layoffs / constructive dismissal.

Part 12 - Legal update for Canadian employers: Key considerations for reopening physical workplaces

CLE,CPD Event May 29, 2020

Canada: This week’s coverage of workplace issues relating to Coronavirus (COVID-19) continued our discussion about the issues arising as restrictions are lifted, employees return to work and businesses restart.

Part 11 - Legal update for Canadian employers: Return to work updates

CLE,CPD Event May 22, 2020

Canada: This week’s coverage of workplace issues relating to Coronavirus (COVID-19) included a discussion on liability for remote workers, latest developments to the CEWS program and workers compensation update.

Part 10 - Legal update for Canadian employers: Global perspective roundtable

CLE,CPD Event May 15, 2020

Canada: This week’s coverage of workplace issues relating to Coronavirus (COVID-19) was an interactive discussion with speakers from our European offices who shared what they have learned and the types of unexpected issues that employers faced as the European economy reopened. This was followed by our regular Q&A session on Canadian employment matters arising from COVID-19.

Part 9 - Legal update for Canadian employers: Return to work issues

CLE,CPD Event May 8, 2020

Canada: This week’s coverage of workplace issues relating to Coronavirus (COVID-19) focused on getting employers ready for the issues that they will face as we emerge from the COVID-19 lockdown and begin to re-open the economy.

Part 8 - Legal update for Canadian employers: Legislative employment changes you need to know

CLE,CPD Event May 1, 2020

Canada: This week’s coverage of workplace issues relating to Coronavirus (COVID-19) included an overview of changes to the workplace retirement and savings plans landscape in Ontario, what leaves are available under employment standards legislation and for how long, and what you need to know about work refusals.

Part 7 - Legal update for Canadian employers : Addressing employer concerns

CLE,CPD Event April 24, 2020

Canada: This week’s coverage of workplace issues relating to Coronavirus (COVID-19) included a full hour of questions and answers to help employers address the tough issues that have arisen since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

Part 6 - Legal update for Canadian employers: Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy update

CLE,CPD Event April 17, 2020

Canada: This week’s coverage of workplace issues relating to Coronavirus (COVID-19) included a high-level summary of last week’s topics, plus an overview of benefits continuation during the time of COVID-19, an update on the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy, liability for unpaid wages, and the Wage Earner Protection Program.

Part 5 - Legal update for Canadian employers: Legislative and privacy update

CLE,CPD Event April 9, 2020

Canada: This week’s coverage of workplace issues relating to Coronavirus (COVID-19) included a high-level summary of last week’s topics, plus an overview of legislative and support program updates, privacy implications of disclosing an employee’s positive diagnosis for COVID-19 and an update on amendments to employment standards legislation in Alberta.

Part 4 - Legal update for Canadian employers: Overview of government relief for employers and employees

CLE,CPD Event April 3, 2020

Canada: This week’s coverage of workplace issues relating to Coronavirus (COVID-19) included a high-level summary of last week’s topics, plus an overview of Canada’s Employment Insurance Benefit Programs, temporary layoffs, and an update on the Canada Emergency Response Benefit and the Canada Wage Emergency subsidy.

Part 3 - Legal update for Canadian employers: Province-wide update

CLE,CPD Event March 27, 2020

Canada: This week’s coverage of workplace issues relating to Coronavirus (COVID-19) included a high-level summary of last week’s topics, plus an overview of new laws announced or passed during the week (what is an essential business in Ontario and updates to employment standards legislations) and answers to most frequently asked questions.

Part 2 - Legal update for Canadian employers: Your questions answered

CLE,CPD Event March 20, 2020

Part 1 - Legal update for Canadian employers: Employer obligations, options and strategies in Canada

CLE,CPD Event March 13, 2020

Canada: This week’s coverage of workplace issues relating to Coronavirus (COVID-19) included health and safety issues, privacy issues and business continuity issues.