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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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Employer Huddle: Strategies to Incentivize: Commissions, Stock Options, Paid Time Off & More!

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.

We 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.

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Employer Huddle (Webinar): Restrictive Covenants: Practical Considerations and Advice for Drafting Non-Solicitation and Non-Compete Clauses to Protect Employers’ Interests

Speakers: David Brown and Jessica Gibson

Friday, November 18, 2022 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.

Join us for this exciting session! Ascent Co-Founder and Partner, David Brown and Associate, Jessica Gibson, will be guiding us through the hot topic of restrictive covenants. This complimentary webinar will cover recent, relevant cases on the current legal principles that govern restrictive covenants in the context of employment relationships, as well as practical tips and tricks when considering and drafting non-solicitation and non-compete clauses and options to improve the enforceability of these important clauses.

David and Jessica will also discuss important practical considerations for employers including the legal costs and court process for seeking to enforce a restrictive covenant.

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Employee Maximization and Performance Management: A Toolkit!

Join us on May 15 for our next Employer Huddle!

Ascent 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.

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Mastering the Pay Transparency Act: A Must-Attend Webinar for Employers

Presented by Geoffrey Howard of Howard Employment Law and David Brown of Ascent Employment Law

Understanding new legislation is crucial for your business’s success, particularly when it relates to your employees. To assist, we invite you to join our upcoming webinar on the recently enacted Pay Transparency Act (PTA). This BC legislation presents significant changes to hiring, pay practices, and workforce data reporting.

Our presentation will help you navigate the new rules, understand their practical implications, and develop strategies to ensure your business is fully compliant. We’ll also explore how the PTA aims to address pay inequities, providing a transparent work environment.

Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed and proactive about changes that directly impact your business operations.

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