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SUMMARY:2026 Workplace Law Forum: The Latest in Employment\,  Human Rights & Labour Law
DESCRIPTION:This event is now closed.\nThis  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.\n\nPresentations included: \n\n\n2025 in Review\, 2026 in View: Key Decisions\, Practical Lessons for Employers\, and Emerging Issues\nWorkplace Conduct and Culture: Incremental Changes Move Mountains!\nUsing AI at Work: What Employers Should Embrace (and What to Control)\nLabour Law Updates: Key Developments and Emerging Issues\nAsk the Lawyers: Have a question about your workplace or a specific situation you’re navigating? Bring your questions forward!\nNetworking Reception\n\nInterested in future sessions? Stay tuned for upcoming events and training opportunities from the Ascent team. \n 
URL:https://ascentemploymentlaw.ca/events-training/2026-workplace-law-forum-the-latest-in-employment-human-rights-labour-law/
LOCATION:Pomeroy Hotel & Conference Centre Fort St John\, 11308 Alaska Rd N\, Fort St. John\, British Columbia\, V1J 0P2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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SUMMARY:From Policy to Practice: Legal + HR Tactics to Build Safer and More Effective Workplaces
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis presentation helped employers: \n\nUnderstand 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.\nRecognize the real impacts: It walked through the practical\, legal\, and cultural impacts of bullying\, harassment\, and discrimination in the workplace.\nTake action with confidence: It equipped employees with the knowledge to identify\, prevent\, and address these issues effectively.\nTailor solutions: It highlighted how to align organizational policies\, values\, and culture to foster stronger employee engagement and support.\nGain expert guidance: It distilled decades of real-world HR and legal experience into practical\, actionable strategies.\n\nInterested in future sessions? Stay tuned for upcoming events and training opportunities from the Ascent team.
URL:https://ascentemploymentlaw.ca/events-training/from-policy-to-practice-legal-hr-tactics-to-build-safer-and-more-effective-workplaces/
LOCATION:This is a virtual event held over Zoom.
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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SUMMARY:Ascent 2025 Workplace Law Forum: Employment\, Human Rights\, and Labour Law in Focus
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nPresentations included: \n\nSignificant Cases of 2024\nPromoting Employee Health and Resilience\nExploring Free Speech in the Workplace\nAdapting to Changes in the Canada Labour Code\nUsing AI in the Workplace\nNavigating LRB Arbitration and Collective Agreement Negotiations\nConducting Effective Investigations\nManaging Employee Compensation Amid Economic Pressures\nStrategic Litigation Across Multiple Venues\n\nInterested in future sessions? Stay tuned for upcoming events and training opportunities from the Ascent team.
URL:https://ascentemploymentlaw.ca/events-training/workplace-law-forum-employment-human-rights-and-labour-law-in-focus/
LOCATION:Pomeroy Hotel & Conference Centre Fort St John\, 11308 Alaska Rd N\, Fort St. John\, British Columbia\, V1J 0P2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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SUMMARY:Ascent Employer Huddle: Human Rights in the Trenches
DESCRIPTION:Join us as Ascent Employment Law co-founders David Brown and Trevor Thomas delve into the practical application of human rights within the workplace.\n\n \nDrawing 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.\n \nWhether 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.
URL:https://ascentemploymentlaw.ca/events-training/ascent-employer-huddle-human-rights-in-the-trenches/
LOCATION:Ascent Employment Law Employer Huddle\, 422 Richards Street\, Unit 170\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 2Z4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars,Trainings
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SUMMARY:Employer Huddle: Managing Disability Claims
DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Richard Johnson & Trevor Thomas\nRichard 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.
URL:https://ascentemploymentlaw.ca/events-training/employer-huddle-managing-disability-claims/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220910
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SUMMARY:Employer Huddle: Employment Contracts 101
DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Victoria Merritt & Jessica Gibson\nDown with Latin and heretofores! Employment contracts can be legally effective\, without being written in legalese. Join Victoria and Jessica as they review the benefits of having written employment contracts in place\, and tips for how to draft contracts that are both enforceable\, and readable. We’ll discuss key terms\, common drafting pitfalls\, and the basic rules around enforceability of employment contracts. \nRegistration is now closed\, but please watch the presentation here!
URL:https://ascentemploymentlaw.ca/events-training/employer-huddle-employment-contracts-101/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Webinars,Trainings
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220910
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SUMMARY:Employer Huddle: Diversity and Inclusion\, Not Just Buzzwords!
DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Trevor Thomas & Marla Calvert\nJoin us for a primer on why “diversity”\, “inclusion”\, “intersectionality” and “equity” are much more than buzzwords. Trevor and Marla will review relevant recent human rights cases that illustrate what employers should do (or not do!) when tackling issues in this area\, and provide our practical recommendations for improving the inclusivity of your workplace.
URL:https://ascentemploymentlaw.ca/events-training/employer-huddle-diversity-and-inclusion-not-just-buzzwords/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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SUMMARY:Bullying and Harassment in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:Ascent lawyers\, Victoria Merritt & Richard Johnson\, will discuss the key challenges employers face when addressing bullying and harassment in the workplace. Topics will include: \n\n\nUnderstanding the line between reasonable management and bullying; \n\n\nDrafting and implementing effective policies; \n\n\nHandling complaints in a timely and responsible manner; \n\n\nTips for handling investigations; and \n\n\nHow to deal appropriately with frivolous or vexatious complaints. \n\n\nAs always\, Q&A will be a key part of this session!
URL:https://ascentemploymentlaw.ca/events-training/bullying-and-harassment-in-the-workplace/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Webinars,Trainings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220909
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220910
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UID:4228-1662681600-1662767999@ascentemploymentlaw.ca
SUMMARY:Employer Huddle: Strategies to Incentivize: Commissions\, Stock Options\, Paid Time Off & More!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion on new and effective strategies that employers can consider to attract\, retain and reward the best talent. Richard and Glen will review relevant recent decisions on the law surrounding commissions and stock options and what employers should do (or not do!) when considering incentives\, and provide practical advice for incentivizing employees while protecting the employer’s interests. \nWe will also provide advice on tips and tricks for drafting employment agreements with commission and stock terms which protect the employer should things go awry with an employee.
URL:https://ascentemploymentlaw.ca/events-training/employer-huddle-strategies-to-incentivize-commissions-stock-options-paid-time-off-more/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Webinars,Trainings
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220910
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UID:4230-1662681600-1662767999@ascentemploymentlaw.ca
SUMMARY:Employee Maximization and Performance Management: A Toolkit!
DESCRIPTION:Join us on May 15 for our next Employer Huddle!\nAscent Co-Founder + Partner\, Richard Johnson\, and senior HR expert\, Sofia Arisheh of Upskill Consulting will discuss how you can engage in the best practices for performance management\, reviews and assessments\, while ensuring that your staff retention and productivity is at a peak. \nRegister to reserve your virtual seat here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_M9ECYBSQR-S9b5QF-Eet5A
URL:https://ascentemploymentlaw.ca/events-training/employee-maximization-and-performance-management-a-toolkit/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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