Program Chair(s)
Kiran Kang
Associate, Goldblatt Partners LLP
Jennifer Trépanier
Keel Cottrelle LLP
Partners
A constantly evolving legal landscape contributes to increasingly complex HR challenges in the education sector.
What do you do when your investigation reveals improper conduct? How do you balance competing human rights? What are your obligations for your employees’ mental health? These and other challenges make it imperative that you have a clear understanding of the law, its implications and your obligations.
Can’t Make the Date? Registration includes 120-day unlimited, online access to the recorded program.
What You’ll Learn
Focusing on the most critical human resource issues facing school boards today, you will gain a practical, up-to-date understanding of these complex and often thorny legal issues and how best to manage them including:
The top HR issues facing educators today
Privacy rights: striking the right balance
The human rights of staff vs. students: how should you prioritize?
What are the implications when your board ignores inappropriate behavior?
Employer obligations to provide a safe workplace
Who Should Attend
School Administrators including Principals and VPs
Teachers
Superintendents/Directors/Managers of HR
HR Education Consultants
Education Lawyers
School Board personnel including Directors of Education, Supervisory Officers
Representatives from Federations, the Ministry of Education, and Ontario College of Teachers
Ombudsmen’s Office
Faculty
Program Chairs
Jennifer Trépanier
Keel Cottrelle LLP
Nicola Simmons
Keel Cottrelle LLP
Program Agenda
Welcome and Introduction from the Chairs (8:30 a.m. ET)
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Build to a certificate
This course can build towards Education Law.
CPD and 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.
| Substantive | 4h 55m |
|---|---|
| Professionalism | 45m |
| EDI | 1h |
| Total | 6h 40m |
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