Explore employment law practice foundations. These on-demand programs are designed for lawyers in their first five years, or for those wanting to revisit the basics. They will be of interest to law firms and lawyers acting as employers as well as to lawyers advising clients. These on-demand programs were originally presented on October 8, 2024. The total running time for each presentation ranges between 54 minutes to 1 hour, 7 minutes.

There are certain fundamental concepts that are important to keep in mind when it comes to entering into and amending employment contracts. Explore the basics to help avoid typical pitfalls that can increase an employer’s liability, leave an employee with uncertainty as to their rights and obligations, or both. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Employment Law Fundamentals on October 8, 2024.  Total running time is 54 minutes.

There are certain fundamental concepts that are important to keep in mind when it comes to entering into and amending employment contracts. This paper will explore the basics to help avoid typical pitfalls that can increase an employer’s liability, leave an employee with uncertainty as to their rights and obligations, or both. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Employment Law Fundamentals program in Edmonton on October 8, 2024.