Having a solid foundation of employment law principles and understanding more recent changes in the law is important when advising clients, and within lawyers’ own practices and firms. This program will explore employment law practice foundations, including:
- The very basics of employment law
- Making and amending employment contracts
- Key employer and employee duties during and post-employment
- Termination of employment relationships
- Damages for wrongful dismissal and duty to mitigate
- Overlap with human rights and intro to duty to accommodate
This program is designed for lawyers in their first five years, or for those wanting to revisit the basics.
Program Details
Date: October 8, 9:00 AM-4:30 PM
Location: Edmonton (in-person) or Livestream (online)
Early Bird Price: $356.25 – $475.00
Early bird pricing ends on September 9, 2024. Regular price: $393.75 – $ 525.00
Faculty
Chair
Roger S. Hofer KC, Neuman Thompson
Presenters
Monica Bokenfohr, Neuman Thompson
Sarah Coderre, Bow River Law LLP
Anthony Espejo, McLennan Ross LLP
Laura Inglis, Bennet Jones LLP
Patrick G. Nugent, Nugent Law Office
Kelly Nychka, Chivers Carpenter Lawyers
How to Register
Click here to register for this program.
Note: Reduced pricing is available for newly called lawyers (called within five years) as well as students. Click the link above and select the appropriate ticket to register with reduced pricing.
