HRPA 2025 Annual HR Law Conference

Come early, grab something to each and connect with fellow HR participants before the learning begins.

We’ll kick off the day with a welcome from our co-chairs and tease a few event expectations.

Staying abreast of employment law requirements is not just beneficial; it’s essential. In these dynamic 8-minute sessions, refresh and expand your understanding of key legal principles that govern the workplace.

Participants will gain insight into legal precedents, procedural fairness, evidentiary standards, and practical approaches to conducting effective investigations while ensuring the well-being of all parties involved. We will also examine the importance of trauma-informed investigation techniques, which prioritize sensitivity, fairness, and minimizing harm when handling cases involving harassment, discrimination, or misconduct.

Take a well-deserved break to refuel and re-energize while engaging with esteemed exhibitors and fellow participants.

This case study will examine the legal and HR challenges surrounding pay equity, wage disputes, and salary transparency, focusing on a real-world scenario where an employer faced litigation over alleged pay discrimination or wage violations. HR professionals will explore best practices for ensuring compliance with pay equity laws, avoiding wage discrimination claims, and addressing employee concerns about compensation fairness.

Terminating an employee is always a sensitive process, but high-risk terminations—such as those involving employees on leaves of absence, disability accommodations, mass layoffs, or potential human rights violations—require extra caution to avoid legal, financial, and reputational consequences. This session will provide HR professionals with critical strategies for handling these complex terminations while ensuring compliance with employment laws and human rights regulations.

Fuel up, connect and recharge for the afternoon ahead.

Get ready for an exciting new spin on the classic “Ask the Expert” session! This time, we’re turning up the energy with a Jeopardy-style HR Law showdown, where your toughest workplace law questions take center stage. Our expert panel will tackle real-world HR challenges in a fast-paced, interactive format that keeps you engaged and informed. But the fun starts before the event – submit your most pressing HR law questions in advance by completing our pre-event survey and see them come to life in the game!

Moderator:
Cassandra Fultz, RCIC-IRB, Founder and Senior Consultant, Doherty Fultz Immigration

Speaker(s):
Rich Appiah, Principal, Appiah Law, Employment + Labour Counsel
Misha Munim, Lawyer, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Consultant, Munim Consulting
Hena Singh, Partner, Singh Lamarche LLP & Singh Investigations and Mediations

Join us for an in-depth discussion that explores the opportunities and challenges of leveraging foreign-trained talent. Explore the challenges related to credential recognition and gain insights into the importance of cultural competency in HR practices when working with foreign-trained talent, including understanding cultural nuances, communication styles, and workplace norms.

Use this time to network, explore innovative solutions, and gain fresh insights as you get ready for the exciting closing sessions ahead.

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more integrated into HR practices – from recruitment and performance management to employee monitoring and decision-making – understanding its legal and ethical implications is critical. This session will explore the evolving legal landscape surrounding AI in HR, highlighting key compliance risks, discrimination concerns, and regulatory developments.

Reflect, recap, and what’s ahead as our co-chairs provide the event’s final takeaways.

Join us for a relaxed Mix & Mingle Reception, where you can network with fellow attendees, share insights from the day, and build meaningful connections in a casual and engaging atmosphere. Enjoy great conversations, refreshments, and a chance to wrap up the event on a high note!