There are many nuances and key differences between Canadian and U.S. employment law, including varying approaches to COVID-19 policies. Whether it’s employment contracts, terms and conditions of employment or defining the working relationship, it’s important for U.S. businesses to understand these variances when dealing with clients or subsidiaries in Canada.
Join members of our Employment & Labour group as we discuss Canadian employment law and how it can impact cross-border business.
Topics:
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Should you start with an employment contract?
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Key employment compliance issues, including those related to COVID-19
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If expanding into Canada, should you engage an independent contractor or hire an employee?
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Employment law implications for M&A transactions
Blakes Speakers:
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Andrea York, Partner, Toronto
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Aldona Gudas, Partner, Montréal
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Simon Reis, Associate, Toronto
When
November 17, 2021
1 – 2 p.m. (ET)
Live Webcast
Mandatory Continuing Education
Ontario:
This program is eligible for up to 1 hour of Substantive content.
Quebec:
Please note that pursuant to the amendments to the Règlement sur la formation continue obligatoire des avocats (Regulation respecting mandatory continuing education for lawyers – available in French only) of the Barreau du Québec, which came into force on April 1, 2019, the status of “recognized provider” and the mandatory “recognition” of activities have been abolished.
Blakes will continue to provide you with a confirmation of participation for your records. As stipulated in the above-mentioned regulation, members must preserve supporting documents attesting their completion of training activities for a period of seven years beginning on April 30 following the end of the reference period during which such activities were completed.
British Columbia:
This program has been accredited for 1 CPD Credit Hour with The Law Society of British Columbia.
Other U.S. Jurisdictions:
Under Approved Jurisdiction Policies, so long as certain requirements are satisfied, attorneys may count towards their CLE requirement credit earned through participation in a New York accredited course. If you are in need of credit in another jurisdiction, please reach out to Stacey Evans Greenberg.