You’re likely asking yourself…has Dave lost it?  What does Small Claims Court have to do with benefits, or  how does this help the great clients he works with?  It’s all about protecting you.

We are starting to see employees use Small Claims Courts for resolving reasonable notice periods at termination (suing for the severance they think they deserve).  Read the article below for more…

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Effective January 1, 2020, the monetary claims limit for Small Claims Court in Ontario will increase from $25,000.00 to $35,000.00 (excluding interest and legal costs). Of note, the previous limit has been in place since 2010 when the limit was increased from $10,000.00.

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From time to time we have prospective, or existing clients ask us about WSIB coverage and if it is mandatory.  In some cases they have never “signed up”, in others the activities of the business have changed.

This article explains a bit about how WSIB registration works, and why you should do so voluntarily (if required), rather than be found in violation and subject to fines, penalties and back premium.

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A surprisingly common event in the practice of workers’ compensation law is the frantic, sometimes even panicked email or phone call from a client, potential client, or the lawyer or accountant of such a business. The pattern is generally the same.

“We have been in business for X years. Nobody ever told us before that we had to register for workers’ compensation, but now so and so is telling me that we have a big problem because we didn’t. If this is compulsory, why doesn’t somebody tell you that at the beginning?”

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Littler is one of the worlds largest employment law firms and they do an annual HR conference on issues around…you guessed it, employment law.

If you are an HR professional and want a great place to learn more sign up now.  The event sells out fast (and is free!) so book a spot quickly if interested.  Register HERE

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2019 Canada Conference – November 21, 2019 – Toronto

The premier labour and employment law conference returns to Toronto for its fourth annual single-day event.

As part of Littler’s 2019 International Conference series and through this year’s theme – Fueled by Ingenuity, Inspired by You: Your Challenges, Our Solutions – we’ll help you navigate the continually shifting employment and labour law terrain.

Together, we’ll explore how to minimize organizational risk, develop strategic solutions to enhance compliance, and implement practical measures that will benefit and sustain your workplace. Challenges will be tackled with ingenuity and we will suggest innovative groundbreaking solutions that your business needs to succeed.

Speakers from multiple jurisdictions will cover:

• The 2019 Employment Law Update
• Life Cycle Issues in the Workplace: How to Attract and Retain Employees with Family Friendly Benefits, Programs and Policies
• Trending Employment Law Issues for Canada’s Leading Corporations
• Key Issues in Employment Agreements from a Canadian and American Perspective: Practical Pointers, Strategies and Tips

New to this year’s agenda will be the addition of Littler Talks, stories of achievement and success through life’s challenges and how the journey shaped the professional and personal lives of lawyers in our firm.

The conference will feature keynote speaker Frank Iacobucci, retired Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada (1991 – 2004). Justice Iacobucci will provide a retrospective on seminal employment law decisions of the Supreme Court of Canada and analyze emerging employment law issues.

For more information about this year’s conference, please refer to the agenda.

This conference has been specifically designed for those within the legal, human resources and employee relations professions.

Date:	November 21, 2019
Location:	The St. Regis Toronto — Toronto, Ontario
Registration:	8:30 a.m. — 9:00 a.m.
Conference:	9:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m.
Professional Development:	CLE, HRPA, HRCI and SHRM credit is pending. This program contains: – 3 hours and 45 minutes of Substantive Content – 1 hour of Professionalism Content – 30 minutes of EDI Professionalism Content
Event Information:	Conference is complimentary and includes: meals, valet parking and program materials.

Register HERE