Historically, our annual "Labour + Employment Year in Review" sessions provided key legal updates on topics like off-duty conduct terminations, employee privacy, and changes to the Canada Labour Code.

This year, we’re taking a forward-thinking approach, focusing on how 2024's legal developments will shape your business in 2025. These sessions will help you anticipate challenges, adapt policies, and stay compliant.

Join us for practical guidance on navigating recent case law and legislative changes, positioning your organization for success in the evolving labour and employment landscape.

Part 1 of this series will cover Labour, Employment and Intellectual Property. To register for Part 2, which will cover Occupational Health + Safety, Privacy, and Human Rights, please click here. 

Labour Presented by Frank Molnar, KC + Jason Kully

• Assessing the test for work-from-home accommodations
• Determining when an arbitration will be held in person versus virtually 
• Reviewing the importance of privacy in drug and alcohol testing  
• Do WhatsApp messages fall outside the scope of a sexual harassment investigation?
• Canada Labour Code legislative update: key changes for employers to know

Employment Presented by Matt Vernon + Evie Maldonado

• Application and impact of new Alberta Streamlined Trial procedures on wrongful termination disputes
• Updates on workplace drug testing policy and practices
• Restrictive Covenants and fiduciary duties concerning departing employees: thresholds for injunctive relief
• Discussion of the Alberta Bill of Rights Amendment Act, 2024 and its impact on employers

Intellectual Property Presented by Laura MacFarlane + Michael Sharp

• Key clauses to include in employee IP agreements
• How to ensure your company retains exclusive rights to employee-created IP
• Tips to safeguard trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets in the workplace
• Practical steps to mitigate risks and enforce IP rights in employment relationships

This session has been approved by CPHR Alberta for 1.5 CPD hours.

Questions? Contact Kate at krieger@fieldlaw.com