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Workplace Bullying Harassment and Discrimination Masterclass

In this half-day workshop, Richard B. Johnson of Ascent Employment Law and Sofia Arisheh of Upskill Consulting collaborate to provide you with decades of their respective legal and HR knowledge and experience. You will learn how to proactively deal with bullying, harassment and discrimination. You’ll also learn how to conduct investigations with confidence! Saving you time and money.

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2026 Workplace Law Forum: The Latest in Employment, Human Rights & Labour Law

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This  in-person conference explored key developments in employment, human rights, and labour law, offering practical guidance for employers navigating complex workplace challenges in both unionized and non-unionized settings.

Presentations included:

  • 2025 in Review, 2026 in View: Key Decisions, Practical Lessons for Employers, and Emerging Issues
  • Workplace Conduct and Culture: Incremental Changes Move Mountains!
  • Using AI at Work: What Employers Should Embrace (and What to Control)
  • Labour Law Updates: Key Developments and Emerging Issues
  • Ask the Lawyers: Have a question about your workplace or a specific situation you’re navigating? Bring your questions forward!
  • Networking Reception

Interested in future sessions? Stay tuned for upcoming events and training opportunities from the Ascent team.

 
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From Policy to Practice: Legal + HR Tactics to Build Safer and More Effective Workplaces

This interactive half-day virtual training combined legal expertise with HR best practices, helping employers meet their legal obligations, including the mandatory staff training requirement in B.C., while equipping leaders with the tools to foster a safer, more inclusive workplace.

This presentation helped employers:

  • Understand legal responsibilities: It outlined the legal obligations and requirements around bullying, harassment, and discrimination in the workplace to ensure compliance with the Workers Compensation Act and the Human Rights Code.
  • Recognize the real impacts: It walked through the practical, legal, and cultural impacts of bullying, harassment, and discrimination in the workplace.
  • Take action with confidence: It equipped employees with the knowledge to identify, prevent, and address these issues effectively.
  • Tailor solutions: It highlighted how to align organizational policies, values, and culture to foster stronger employee engagement and support.
  • Gain expert guidance: It distilled decades of real-world HR and legal experience into practical, actionable strategies.

Interested in future sessions? Stay tuned for upcoming events and training opportunities from the Ascent team.

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Ascent 2025 Workplace Law Forum: Employment, Human Rights, and Labour Law in Focus

This two-day in-person conference explored key developments in employment, human rights, and labour law, offering practical guidance for employers navigating complex workplace challenges in both unionized and non-unionized settings.

Presentations included:

  • Significant Cases of 2024
  • Promoting Employee Health and Resilience
  • Exploring Free Speech in the Workplace
  • Adapting to Changes in the Canada Labour Code
  • Using AI in the Workplace
  • Navigating LRB Arbitration and Collective Agreement Negotiations
  • Conducting Effective Investigations
  • Managing Employee Compensation Amid Economic Pressures
  • Strategic Litigation Across Multiple Venues

Interested in future sessions? Stay tuned for upcoming events and training opportunities from the Ascent team.

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Ascent Employer Huddle: Human Rights in the Trenches

Join us as Ascent Employment Law co-founders David Brown and Trevor Thomas delve into the practical application of human rights within the workplace.
 
Drawing from recent case studies and leveraging Ascent Employment’s firsthand experience in four recent hearings before the BC Human Rights Tribunal, we will explore the nuances and complexities of human rights law as it unfolds on the ground. In so doing, we will discuss not only the legal test for workplace discrimination, but also technical issues on presenting evidence, assessing damages and creating a compelling narrative for the tribunal to follow.
 
Whether you’re navigating current challenges or proactively planning for the future, this presentation will equip you with the knowledge and insights to foster an inclusive and compliant work environment, while balancing business needs.
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Employer Huddle: Managing Disability Claims

Speakers: Richard Johnson & Trevor Thomas

Richard and Trevor will review best practice for managing disability claims, from what information can be requested to verify the leave, to how to handle an eventual return to work. They will answer common questions (can I communicate with an employee on leave? How long can a leave last before the employment contract is frustrated?), and share strategies for managing disability claims.

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