Saskatchewan Labour Update 2025 – Saskatoon/Virtual
May 22 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm CST
$427.50 – $475.00
Workplace rules and practices continue to evolve at a rapid pace – and so do the legal risks and obligations facing employers. At the SK Labour Update, leading labour and employment lawyers will cover emerging trends in employee health and safety, discuss the complexities of employee free speech, address the most recent developments in drafting employment agreements, review workplace accommodations involving neurodiversity and more.
This in-person and virtual seminar will inform you of recent cases and legislative amendments, offering practical insights on how employers can navigate these complex issues while fostering an inclusive and legally compliant work environment. The MLT Aikins Labour Update is designed for both unionized and non-unionized employers.
Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve in today’s evolving work environment!
On the agenda:
The Complexities of Employee Free Speech
- When do employees’ opinions become the employer’s business?
- Maintaining a discrimination-free workplace
- Discipline for off-duty misconduct
Changing Landscape of Employment Agreements
- Recent Court challenges to termination provisions
- Consideration for bonus and share based (equity) compensation terms
- Implications on enforceability of employment agreements when employment positions change
Case Law and Legislation Update
- Hear about the latest cases impacting Saskatchewan employers
- Learn about legislative updates for Saskatchewan and federally regulated employers
Accommodation Update – Neurodiversity and Family Status
- Overview of procedural and substantive components of the duty to accommodate
- Accommodating neurodiversity and the duty to Inquire
- Accommodating family status obligations in Saskatchewan
Employee Health, Safety and Wellness Trends
- Recent OH&S case law and enforcement trends
- Liability for supervisors and managers
- Penalties and other sentencing trends for OH&S violations
Open forum
- Senior labour and employment lawyers will answer your hard-hitting questions on labour and employment issues.
Speakers:
- John Agioritis
- Milad Alishahi
- Shane Buchanan
- Ashton Butler
- Robert Frost-Hinz
- Amy Gibson
- Allison Graham
- Zoe Johansen-Hill
- Meghan Johnson
- Jana Linner, K.C.
- Brent Matkowski
- Jianna Rieder
- Callie Schwartz
- Anna Sigurdson (Moderator)
- Stephanie Yang-Morris
- Kevin Wilson, K.C.
Event details:
- Date: May 22, 2025 | The seminar begins at 9 a.m. and runs until 4 p.m.
- In-person seminar: Breakfast starts at 8:30 a.m. Lunch and snacks will be provided.
- Virtual seminar: This virtual seminar is a live stream of the in-person seminar in Sheraton Cavalier, Saskatoon. All virtual registrants will receive electronic materials unless otherwise requested. If you require physical materials instead, the materials will be couriered to you prior to the event.
- Cost:
- Early Bird Rate (until February 28): $427.50 + $21.38 GST = $448.88
- Registration Fee: Individual Tickets: $475 + $23.75 GST = $498.75
- Registration closes: May 9, 2025
- Cancel before May 9, 2025, for a full refund. Contact Angela Leflar at (306) 347-8421 to inquire about a refund.
- Late registrations will be accepted as space permits.
- Space is limited. Only employers or their representatives are eligible to attend. We reserve the right to decline registrants.
- Pre-approved for 6.0 CPD hours with CPHR Saskatchewan.
