Designed as a deeper learning experience for all professionals, certificates are intensive, practice-based programs taught by faculty with real-world experience.
Human Resources Law for HR Professionals
Program Directors
Natalie C. MacDonald
MacDonald & Associates
Stuart E. Rudner
Rudner Law
Eligible for
The law of the workplace – learn what you need to know in this leading-edge certificate program
Being on the top of your game and the complex rules and regulations governing the workplace has never been more important. Get to know the key challenges and the strategies and tactics necessary to overcome them.
Do you have a solid understanding of the ever-evolving laws governing the employment relationship and the risks for employers? Do you know the law in regard to drafting employment agreements; conducting workplace investigations and addressing the myriad problems surrounding discipline and dismissal?
Benefit from our distinguished faculty’s expertise and practical insights in these and other key areas, in the 13th annual offering of this highly acclaimed Certificate program.
What You’ll Learn
Designed specifically for human resource professionals by leading employment lawyers, this comprehensive 5-day program focuses on the key laws that impact the employment relationship.
Do’s and don’t’s when drafting employment agreements
Navigating the Employment Standards Act, including:
overtime pay
minimum wage
leaves of absence
pregnancy leave
personal emergency leave
employees’ obligations when on leave
termination of employment, and
severance pay
Resolving Human Rights Code claims
Addressing equity, diversity and inclusion obligations, with tips and tools for reducing discrimination complaints
Occupational health and safety: the key provisions
Practical strategies regarding the duty to accommodate
Practical considerations when assessing the legitimacy of a refusal of unsafe work
preparing and writing an effective investigative report
Terminating the employment relationship and minimizing your legal exposure
The challenges posed by employees’ use of social media and its impact on the workplace
Who Should Attend
HR Professionals/Executives
VPs/Directors/Managers of Human Resources
VPs/Directors/Managers of Labour Relations
Disability and Return to Work Managers
Training and Benefits Specialists
HR, Employment and/or Labour Relations Consultants
Mediators and Arbitrators of Employment and Labour Law Disputes
HR Consultants
Business Owners
Employment and Labour Law Lawyers
Matt LeMaire
VP of People & Operations, Peel Mutual Insurance
“The difficulty and potential pitfalls and dangers of investigations and terminating an employment relationship are topics which can always use more fleshing-out and… the sessions were excellent in that regard. They will surely prove useful in helping protect our organization”
Faculty
Program Directors
Natalie C. MacDonald
MacDonald & Associates
Stuart E. Rudner
Rudner Law
Advisory Board
Michael Bach
Founder and CEO, Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion
Sunil Kapur
Partner, McCarthy Tétrault LLP
Richard J. Nixon
Partner, DLA Piper (Canada) LLP
Mardi Walker
Executive Counsellor at McLean & Company
Ryan Campbell
Assistant General Counsel & Head of Global Employment Law, RBC
Sarah Crossley
Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP
R. Mark Fletcher
Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
Tedd Flett
Zubas Flett Law
Behzad Hassibi
Israel Foulon Wong LLP
John Illingworth
Mathews, Dinsdale & Clark LLP
Natalie C. MacDonald
MacDonald & Associates
Christopher Randall
MacDonald & Associates
Stuart E. Rudner
Rudner Law
Krista Siedlak
Turnpenney Milne LLP
Lisa Stam
SpringLaw
Titus Totan
DLA Piper (Canada) LLP
Monty Verlint
Littler LLP
Ozlem Yucel
Turnpenney Milne LLP
Agenda
View the 2023 program brochure and agenda. A new detailed brochure and agenda will be available soon.
“This course is a wise investment for any company that wants to ensure a profitable and positive future with a happy and healthy workforce. The program content was excellent and the all of the speakers were engaging and informative.””
Substitution of registrants is permitted at any time. If you are unable to find a substitute, a full refund is available if a cancellation request is received in writing 21 days prior to the program date. If a cancellation request is made with less than 21 days notice, a $150.00 administration fee will apply. No other refund is available.
We will make every effort to present the program as advertised, but it may be necessary to change the date, location, speakers or content with little or no notice. In the event of program cancellation, York University’s and Osgoode Hall Law School’s liability is limited to reimbursement of paid fees.
As law evolves, we know how important it is to stay up to date. We also understand the financial implications of continuously upgrading your professional skills and knowledge. For more information on available options, including Job Grants, OSAP, please visit:
To receive an Osgoode Certificate, you must complete all program modules, and successfully complete an online assessment within 30 days of the last module.
CPD & accreditation
OsgoodePD is an accredited provider with the LSO, the Law Society of BC and NY CLE Board. Select your location to view the eligible hours you may claim.
30 continuing professional development (CPD) hours under Section A3 of the continuing professional development (CPD) log of the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA)
Are you a law graduate or an executive/senior professional with at least 5 years of specialized experience? Consider a full-time or part-time LLM degree.
Labour and Employment Law
Students typically complete the LLM in two years (6 terms).
Stay competitive with deep dives into the most critical issues in law. Taught by leading experts and designed for flexible learning, choose from multi-day programs or take courses at your own pace to build towards a certificate.
Do you have an LLB/JD? Consider taking a single LLM course for deeper learning in a specific area of practice – all credits will apply towards a Professional LLM.
Once a program reaches capacity, a waitlist will be created. This does not guarantee your registration in the program; however, it places you on a priority contact list. If any spots become available, you may be notified by email or phone to confirm if you would like to proceed with the registration. Once contacted, you will typically be given 24 hours to confirm your interest. If you do not confirm interest within the provided timeframe, you will be removed from the waitlist and the next person will be contacted.
A selection of our Certificates are eligible for OSAP funding.
Please note the following exceptions that may affect OSAP funding eligibility for our certificates:
Students receiving Second Career funding for a micro-credential during their study period are ineligible;
Although grants will not be converted to loans, a grant may become repayable if a student withdraws, is determined to be overpaid in grant funding, or income cannot be verified within one year;
A student cannot receive OSAP for micro-credential assistance for their study period if it overlaps with another micro-credential study period in which they are concurrently receiving OSAP for micro-credential funding. However, students may overlap their micro-credential study period with a study period that is part of a different full- or part-time program that they are concurrently receiving funding for through Full-Time OSAP or Part-Time OSAP, provided that OSAP funding was not assessed for the micro-credential course(s) through a Full-Time or Part-Time OSAP application.
NOTE: In order to obtain access to the program, full payment is required at least 1 business day prior to the first module of the program.
Job Grants
The Canada-Ontario Job grant may be applicable to employers seeking to train their staff. To find out if your organization is eligible for the grant and the program you wish to enrol in qualifies, visit: The MTCU Canada-Ontario Job Grant page
Many of our programs include 120-day unlimited, online access to view the recorded program. See the program page or brochure to find out if the program you’re interested in includes this access. If you need more time to view the content, or have questions about the access, please email: OPDSupport@osgoode.yorku.ca.
Our programs are typically offered once annually, around the same time each year; however, there are a few exceptions where certain programs are offered multiple times throughout the year (i.e. The Certificate in Adjudication). To receive updates on all our new and upcoming program offerings, please click here to subscribe to our email list.
If the program includes access to the recording, you will have unlimited online access to the recorded content for 120-days from the end date of the program.
Access is only for the registered delegate. In the event of misuse, access can be revoked.
CPD hours for each program can be found on the program web page and program brochure. For questions regarding CPD hours, please email cpd@osgoode.yorku.ca
A limited amount of financial assistance is available for OsgoodePD Programs unless specific bursary information appears on the program page/program brochure. Head to our Financial Assistance page for more information.
Yes. We do offer group rates on our programs. Please visit our group rate page for more information. Some exceptions apply, and rates are subject to change.
Our Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs, ranging from one-hour briefings to more intensive certificate programs, are for all professionals. There are no general prerequisites for these programs; however, individual programs often have specific requirements to register. These are noted on individual program pages and .pdf brochures.
