Explore an update on human rights. Consider potential future implications on workplace safety, employer rights, disability, and more arising from the current global pandemic. Hear about the changes at the Alberta Human Rights Commission with Michael Gottheil, Chief of the Commission and Tribunals.

Topics:

1. Human Rights Update

• Poor performance and human rights’ complaints
• Sexual harassment claims
• Case law update on the duty to accommodate
• Impact on the work environment in light of the Black Lives Matter movement
• Family status discrimination
• Case law update on damage awards

2. Changes at the Human Rights Commission

3. Panel Discussion on COVID-19 Related Matters

• Workplace safety during COVID-19: the right to refuse unsafe work
• Constructive dismissal in a global pandemic
• Employer rights in vaccinating employees
• Disability due to general stress
• Future implications arising from the current global pandemic

This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar on February 23, 2021. Total running time is 3 hours, 21 minutes.

Save $45 when combined with Labour and Employment Law Update Part 2

Chair

Teresa Haykowsky, McLennan Ross LLP

Presenters

Craig W. Neuman QC, Neuman Thompson

Clayton Cook, McGown Cook Barristers & Solicitors

Michael Gottheil, Alberta Human Rights Commission, Chief of the Commission and Tribunals

Melissa Luhtanen, Alberta Human Rights Commission

Jean Torrens, MLT Aikins LLP