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Breakfast Learning Seminar | |
| Topic | Business Immigration: Making the Rules Work for your Organization |
| Date | Wednesday, November 26, 2008 |
| Time | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
| Place | Harris & Company, Vancouver Office, Main Boardroom 14th Floor, Bentall Five, 550 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 2B5 |
In the current labour market, employers are often unable to recruit enough Canadian employees to fill their staffing needs. In order to address these shortages employers need to recruit employees from other countries. In this hour long session, Paul McLean and Rhonda Bender of Harris & Company LLP, will discuss how employers can utilize various immigration programs to their advantage. Topics to be discussed include:
Registration Fee $131.25 ($125.00 plus $6.25 GST). Cheques can be made payable to Harris & Company, and submitted to: Accounts Receivable, 1400-550 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 2B5. Attendance is limited, so register early to avoid disappointment. Payment must be submitted in order to confirm the registration. Seminar materials are provided and continental breakfast will be served |
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Webinar | |
| Topic | Business Immigration: Making the Rules Work for Your Organization |
| Date | Thursday, November 27, 2008 |
| Time | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
| Place | On-Line Webinar |
| Please see above BLS info for details about this seminar.
Registrants for this Webinar will be able to listen to the speakers, view the PowerPoints slides, and then take part in an interactive question and answer period, all from the comfort of their own home or office. Further information and a link to the virtual meeting room will be provided when registration is confirmed.
Registration Fee $131.25 ($125.00 plus $6.25 GST). Cheques can be made payable to Harris & Company, and submitted to: Accounts Receivable, 1400-550 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 2B5. Please note, there will be a limit of one phone-in connection per registration payment. **This is an on-line webinar, and will require a web browser, telephone and light program installation before use. Harris & Company uses LiveMeeting, a Microsoft based technology for their webinars. Please contact your IT department before registering to confirm software compatability. |
| Click here to register for this seminar, Business Immigration: Making the Rules Work for Your Organization |
Breakfast Learning Seminar | |
| Topic | How to Conduct a Workplace Investigation |
| Date | Tuesday, January 13, 2009 |
| Time | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
| Place | Harris & Company, Vancouver Office, Main Boardroom 14th Floor, Bentall Five, 550 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 2B5 |
This program will focus on providing employers with strategies for conducting fair and effective workplace investigations. Paul Fairweather and Audrey Ackah will discuss the principles derived from recent case law to provide employers with practical tips relevant to investigating allegations of harassment, discrimination and employee misconduct in the workplace. Topics to be discussed include:
Registration Fee $131.25 ($125.00 plus $6.25 GST). Cheques can be made payable to Harris & Company, and submitted to: Accounts Receivable, 1400-550 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 2B5. Attendance is limited, so register early to avoid disappointment. Payment must be submitted in order to confirm the registration. Seminar materials are provided and continental breakfast will be served |
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Webinar | |
| Topic | How to Conduct a Workplace Investigation |
| Date | Wednesday, January 14, 2009 |
| Time | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
| Place | On-line Webinar |
| Please see above BLS info for details about this seminar.
Registrants for this Webinar will be able to listen to the speakers, view the PowerPoints slides, and then take part in an interactive question and answer period, all from the comfort of their own home or office. Further information and a link to the virtual meeting room will be provided when registration is confirmed.
Registration Fee $131.25 ($125.00 plus $6.25 GST). Cheques can be made payable to Harris & Company LLP, and submitted to: Accounts Receivable, 1400-550 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 2B5. Please note, there will be a limit of one phone-in connection per registration payment. **This is an on-line webinar, and will require a web browser, telephone and light program installation before use. Harris & Company uses LiveMeeting, a Microsoft based technology for their webinars. Please contact your IT department before registering to confirm software compatability. |
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Webinar | |
| Topic | Labour and Employment Update for Federal Employers |
| Date | Wednesday, January 21, 2009 |
| Time | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
| Place | On-Line Webinar. Link to be provided once registration is confirmed. |
During this one hour session, Chris Leenheer, a partner with Harris & Company LLP, will discuss issues that matter for federal employers. The session will review any significant changes to the Canadian Labour Code, Canadian Human Rights Act, and any new labour arbitration and employment law cases that affect federal employers and their dealings with their employees in both unionized and non-unionized environments. Registrants for this Webinar will be able to listen to the speakers, view the PowerPoints slides, and then take part in an interactive question and answer period, all from the comfort of their own home or office. Further information and a link to the virtual meeting room will be provided when registration is confirmed. Registration Fee $131.25 ($125.00 plus $6.25 GST). Cheques can be made payable to Harris & Company LLP, and submitted to: Accounts Receivable, 1400-550 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 2B5. Please note, there will be a limit of one phone-in connection per registration payment. **This is an on-line webinar, and will require a web browser, telephone and light program installation before use. Harris & Company uses LiveMeeting, a Microsoft based technology for their webinars. Please contact your IT department before registering to confirm software compatability. |
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Breakfast Learning Seminar | |
| Topic | Calling in Sick: An Employer's Right to Employee Medical Information |
| Date | Wednesday, February 11, 2009 |
| Time | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
| Place | Harris & Company, Vancouver Office, Main Boardroom 14th Floor, Bentall Five, 550 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 2B5 |
In this hour long session, Michael Coady and Grady Tyler from Harris & Company LLP, will discuss an employers rights and responsbilities with regards to employee medical information. Topics to be discussed include:
Registration Fee $131.25 ($125.00 plus $6.25 GST). Cheques can be made payable to Harris & Company, and submitted to: Accounts Receivable, 1400-550 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 2B5. Attendance is limited, so register early to avoid disappointment. Payment must be submitted in order to confirm the registration. Seminar materials are provided and continental breakfast will be served |
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Webinar | |
| Topic | Calling in Sick: An Employer's Right to Employee Medical Information |
| Date | Thursday, February 12, 2009 |
| Time | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
| Place | On-Line Webinar |
| Please see above BLS info for details about this seminar.
Registrants for this Webinar will be able to listen to the speakers, view the PowerPoints slides, and then take part in an interactive question and answer period, all from the comfort of their own home or office. Further information and a link to the virtual meeting room will be provided when registration is confirmed.
Registration Fee $131.25 ($125.00 plus $6.25 GST). Cheques can be made payable to Harris & Company, and submitted to: Accounts Receivable, 1400-550 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 2B5. Please note, there will be a limit of one phone-in connection per registration payment. **This is an on-line webinar, and will require a web browser, telephone and light program installation before use. Harris & Company uses LiveMeeting, a Microsoft based technology for their webinars. Please contact your IT department before registering to confirm software compatability. |
| Click here to register for this seminar, Calling in Sick: An Employer's Right to Employee Medical Information |
1/2-Day Seminar | |
| Topic | The Duty to Accommodate - What are the Limits? |
| Date | Friday, February 20, 2009 |
| Time | 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM (Check-in begins at 8:00 AM) |
| Place | Bental Five Meeting Room
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Employers have a statutory duty to accommodate disabled employees with work-related limitations up to the point of undue hardship. Increased demands, evolving case law, and escalating liabilities in this area combine to create significant practical challenges for employers. This half-day workshop provides an overview on accommodation with the latest legal developments and their impact in the workplace. Topics to be discussed include:
The registration fee for this seminar is $315.00 ($300.00 plus $15.00 GST) and includes the half-day seminar, and materials. Continental breakfast will be served. |
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Breakfast Learning Series | |
| Topic | Employment Policies at Work |
| Date | Wednesday, March 04, 2009 |
| Time | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM (Check-in begins at 7:45 AM) |
| Place | Harris & Company, Vancouver Office, Main Boardroom 14th Floor, Bentall Five, 550 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 2B5 |
In this hour long session, Nazeer Mitha and Alka Kundi from Harris & Company LLP, will discuss tips and strategies to ensure employment policies work for you. Topics to be discussed include:
Registration Fee $131.25 ($125.00 plus $6.25 GST). Cheques can be made payable to Harris & Company, and submitted to: Accounts Receivable, 1400-550 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 2B5. Attendance is limited, so register early to avoid disappointment. Payment must be submitted in order to confirm the registration. Seminar materials are provided and continental breakfast will be served |
| Click here to register for this seminar, Employment Policies at Work |
Webinar | |
| Topic | Employment Policies at Work |
| Date | Thursday, March 05, 2009 |
| Time | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
| Place | On-line Webinar |
| Please see above BLS info for details about this seminar.
Registrants for this Webinar will be able to listen to the speakers, view the PowerPoints slides, and then take part in an interactive question and answer period, all from the comfort of their own home or office. Further information and a link to the virtual meeting room will be provided when registration is confirmed.
Registration Fee $131.25 ($125.00 plus $6.25 GST). Cheques can be made payable to Harris & Company, and submitted to: Accounts Receivable, 1400-550 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 2B5. Please note, there will be a limit of one phone-in connection per registration payment. **This is an on-line webinar, and will require a web browser, telephone and light program installation before use. Harris & Company uses LiveMeeting, a Microsoft based technology for their webinars. Please contact your IT department before registering to confirm software compatability. |
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Breakfast Learning Series | |
| Topic | Discrimination and Harassment in the Workplace |
| Date | Wednesday, March 25, 2009 |
| Time | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM (Check-in begins at 7:45 AM) |
| Place | Harris & Company, Vancouver Office, Main Boardroom 14th Floor, Bentall Five, 550 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 2B5 |
In this hour long session, Keith Mitchell and Jennifer Wiegele from Harris & Company LLP, will discuss how to identify discrimination and harassment as well as how to effectively manage complaints. Topics to be discussed include:
Registration Fee $131.25 ($125.00 plus $6.25 GST). Cheques can be made payable to Harris & Company, and submitted to: Accounts Receivable, 1400-550 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 2B5. Attendance is limited, so register early to avoid disappointment. Payment must be submitted in order to confirm the registration. Seminar materials are provided and continental breakfast will be served |
| Click here to register for this seminar, Discrimination and Harassment in the Workplace |
Webinar | |
| Topic | Discrimination and Harassment in the Workplace |
| Date | Thursday, March 26, 2009 |
| Time | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
| Place | On-line webinar |
| Please see above BLS info for details about this seminar.
Registrants for this Webinar will be able to listen to the speakers, view the PowerPoints slides, and then take part in an interactive question and answer period, all from the comfort of their own home or office. Further information and a link to the virtual meeting room will be provided when registration is confirmed.
Registration Fee $131.25 ($125.00 plus $6.25 GST). Cheques can be made payable to Harris & Company, and submitted to: Accounts Receivable, 1400-550 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 2B5. Please note, there will be a limit of one phone-in connection per registration payment. **This is an on-line webinar, and will require a web browser, telephone and light program installation before use. Harris & Company uses LiveMeeting, a Microsoft based technology for their webinars. Please contact your IT department before registering to confirm software compatability. |
| Click here to register for this seminar, Discrimination and Harassment in the Workplace |
1/2-Day Seminar | |
| Topic | Attendance Management Programs |
| Date | Monday, April 20, 2009 |
| Time | 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM (Check-in begins at 8:00 AM) |
| Place | Bental Five Meeting Room
550 Burrard Street Vancouver, BC, (Beside Cactus Club Cafe) |
This workshop is intended to provide those responsible for managing or supervising human resources with the necessary knowledge and practical tools to properly identify and address problem absenteeism in the workplace. The workshop will consist of the presentation of a best practices in attendance management, a review of important new developments in the law in this area, open discussion and question/answer periods, as well as practical hands-on exercises. By the end of this session attendees will:
The registration fee for this seminar is $315.00 ($300.00 plus $15.00 GST) and includes the half-day seminar, and materials. Continental breakfast will be served. |
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Breakfast Learning Series | |
| Topic | Occupational Health and Safety: How to Meet Your Obligations and Avoid Risk |
| Date | Wednesday, April 29, 2009 |
| Time | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM (Check-in begins at 7:45 AM) |
| Place | Harris & Company, Vancouver Office, Main Boardroom 14th Floor, Bentall Five, 550 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 2B5 |
In this hour long session, Andrew Wood and Alka Kundi from Harris & Company LLP, will discuss the core health and safety obligations of employers and strategies for satisfying these obligations. Topics to be discussed include:
Registration Fee $131.25 ($125.00 plus $6.25 GST). Cheques can be made payable to Harris & Company, and submitted to: Accounts Receivable, 1400-550 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 2B5. Attendance is limited, so register early to avoid disappointment. Payment must be submitted in order to confirm the registration. Seminar materials are provided and continental breakfast will be served |
| Click here to register for this seminar, Occupational Health and Safety: How to Meet Your Obligations and Avoid Risk |
Webinar | |
| Topic | Occupational Health and Safety: How to Meet Your Obligations and Avoid Risk |
| Date | Thursday, April 30, 2009 |
| Time | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
| Place | On-line webinar |
| Please see above BLS info for details about this seminar.
Registrants for this Webinar will be able to listen to the speakers, view the PowerPoints slides, and then take part in an interactive question and answer period, all from the comfort of their own home or office. Further information and a link to the virtual meeting room will be provided when registration is confirmed.
Registration Fee $131.25 ($125.00 plus $6.25 GST). Cheques can be made payable to Harris & Company, and submitted to: Accounts Receivable, 1400-550 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 2B5. Please note, there will be a limit of one phone-in connection per registration payment. **This is an on-line webinar, and will require a web browser, telephone and light program installation before use. Harris & Company uses LiveMeeting, a Microsoft based technology for their webinars. Please contact your IT department before registering to confirm software compatability. |
| Click here to register for this seminar, Occupational Health and Safety: How to Meet Your Obligations and Avoid Risk |
Breakfast Learning Series | |
| Topic | Email and Internet Abuse: Practical Strategies for Managing Cyberspace Misconduct |
| Date | Wednesday, May 13, 2009 |
| Time | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM (Check-in beings at 7:45 AM) |
| Place | Harris & Company, Vancouver Office, Main Boardroom 14th Floor, Bentall Five, 550 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 2B5 |
In this hour long session, Terri Cohen and Audrey Ackah from Harris & Company LLP, will discuss practical issues for employers in connection with employee e-mail and internet abuse in the workplace, including:
Registration Fee $131.25 ($125.00 plus $6.25 GST). Cheques can be made payable to Harris & Company, and submitted to: Accounts Receivable, 1400-550 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 2B5. Attendance is limited, so register early to avoid disappointment. Payment must be submitted in order to confirm the registration. Seminar materials are provided and continental breakfast will be served |
| Click here to register for this seminar, Email and Internet Abuse: Practical Strategies for Managing Cyberspace Misconduct |
Webinar | |
| Topic | Email and Internet Abuse: Practical Strategies for Managing Cyberspace Misconduct |
| Date | Thursday, May 14, 2009 |
| Time | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
| Place | On-line Webinar |
| Please see above BLS info for details about this seminar.
Registrants for this Webinar will be able to listen to the speakers, view the PowerPoints slides, and then take part in an interactive question and answer period, all from the comfort of their own home or office. Further information and a link to the virtual meeting room will be provided when registration is confirmed.
Registration Fee $131.25 ($125.00 plus $6.25 GST). Cheques can be made payable to Harris & Company, and submitted to: Accounts Receivable, 1400-550 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 2B5. Please note, there will be a limit of one phone-in connection per registration payment. **This is an on-line webinar, and will require a web browser, telephone and light program installation before use. Harris & Company uses LiveMeeting, a Microsoft based technology for their webinars. Please contact your IT department before registering to confirm software compatability. |
| Click here to register for this seminar, Email and Internet Abuse: Practical Strategies for Managing Cyberspace Misconduct |
Breakfast Learning Series | |
| Topic | "Hello, We are the Union..": An Employers Guide to Union Organizing Activity |
| Date | Wednesday, June 17, 2009 |
| Time | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM (Check-in begins at 7:45 AM) |
| Place | Harris & Company, Vancouver Office, Main Boardroom 14th Floor, Bentall Five, 550 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 2B5 |
| In this hour long session, Barry Dong and Ryan Anderson from Harris & Company LLP, will focus on the practical "dos and don'ts" during union organizing activity. Topics to be discussed include:
Registration Fee $131.25 ($125.00 plus $6.25 GST). Cheques can be made payable to Harris & Company, and submitted to: Accounts Receivable, 1400-550 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 2B5. Attendance is limited, so register early to avoid disappointment. Payment must be submitted in order to confirm the registration. Seminar materials are provided and continental breakfast will be served |
| Click here to register for this seminar, "Hello, We are the Union..": An Employers Guide to Union Organizing Activity |
Webinar | |
| Topic | "Hello, We are the Union..": An Employers Guide to Union Organzing Activity |
| Date | Thursday, June 18, 2009 |
| Time | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
| Place | On-line Webinar |
| Please see above BLS info for details about this seminar.
Registrants for this Webinar will be able to listen to the speakers, view the PowerPoints slides, and then take part in an interactive question and answer period, all from the comfort of their own home or office. Further information and a link to the virtual meeting room will be provided when registration is confirmed.
Registration Fee $131.25 ($125.00 plus $6.25 GST). Cheques can be made payable to Harris & Company, and submitted to: Accounts Receivable, 1400-550 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 2B5. Please note, there will be a limit of one phone-in connection per registration payment. **This is an on-line webinar, and will require a web browser, telephone and light program installation before use. Harris & Company uses LiveMeeting, a Microsoft based technology for their webinars. Please contact your IT department before registering to confirm software compatability. |
| Click here to register for this seminar, "Hello, We are the Union..": An Employers Guide to Union Organzing Activity |
