McInnis Cooper – Digital Nova Scotia – Leading Digital Industry

Managing COVID @Work

Online

Vaccinations are now widely available in Canada, but the COVID-19 pandemic continues. We’re now entering the “living with COVID” pandemic phase and, by necessity, the “working with COVID” phase. As the status quo seems likely to persist for the foreseeable future, employers must be prepared to manage COVID-19 as an ongoing workplace factor. Can you mandate COVID vaccinations for your employees? What are your options - and the risks - if an employee refuses? Does an employee have the right to work remotely? Join McInnes Cooper Labour & Employment Lawyers Ian Pickard and Brad Proctor for an invitation-only virtual roundtable conversation, led by your questions, about how to manage COVID in your workplace.

WEBINAR | The Legal Case for Supporting Gender Diversity @ Work

Online

WEBINAR | The Legal Case for Supporting Gender Diversity @ Work The current labour crunch is only strengthening the business case for building a workplace that’s welcoming to diverse employee pools – including gender-diverse employees. But there’s also a legal case for employers to do so – and legal consequences for employers that fail to meet those obligations. Why do employers have a legal obligations to create a safe and healthy workplace for gender diverse employees? What steps can employers take to support a gender-inclusive workplace - and fulfill their legal obligations? How can failure to do so lead to legal liability for employers? Join McInnes Cooper Labour & Employment Lawyers Amanda Nash and Brittany Keating for an invitation-only virtual roundtable conversation, led by your questions, about the legal case for you to support gender diversity in your workplace. WHEN: Thursday, June 23, 2022 TIME: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. AST | 11:30 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. NST