Zaheer Lakhani

Do you feel you have just cause to terminate an employee, but you are worried about the risks and the hurdles of doing so? This session will outline the legal factors and help alleviate your fears of a just cause termination. Learning objectives: Understanding the risks of alleging cause Legal definition of cause under the ESA vs. common law Factors that can be considered to establish cause

Many employers find themselves overwhelmed when workplace bullying and harassment complaints arise. This session will outline the appropriate concrete and practical steps that HR professionals should be taking when dealing with such complaints. Learning objectives: what practical steps to take when an employee lodges a complaint why it's important to take these steps and what are the possible ramifications for botching the complaint process Review of Case Law

Although employers have the right to end the relationship with an employee, this right comes with legal obligations and corresponding pitfalls. In fact, if the termination is not done properly and lawfully, the damages that can result can be substantial. This session will offer guidance on an employer's legal obligations with respect to terminations, how to structure a termination package and offer guidance on how to arrive at a negotiated outcome as opposed to a spending legal fees in litigation. Learning Objectives: the meaning of for cause without cause