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As Ontario’s employment landscape continues to evolve, HR professionals must stay informed about the latest legal developments shaping their workplaces. This insightful webinar will explore several key emerging trends in employment law that every HR leader should understand heading into the new year.
Join us as we examine the growing impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in hiring and management, including practical considerations and potential legal pitfalls. We’ll also unpack the new job posting requirements under Ontario law—clarifying what’s required, how they’ll be enforced, and what employers should do now to ensure compliance. The session will also highlight recent updates regarding leaves of absence and occupational health and safety, providing a clear overview of what these changes mean for HR practices and workplace policies.
Designed for HRPA members and HR professionals, this session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to confidently navigate these emerging challenges and support legally compliant, forward-thinking HR strategies.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand how AI tools intersect with employment law and human rights.
- Learn about Ontario’s new job posting transparency requirements and their practical enforcement.
- Stay up to date on current and emerging changes in leaves of absence and occupational health and safety.
- Gain actionable insights to proactively manage compliance within your organization.
Registration Difficulties/Questions: Please reach out to the Professional Development team at PDwebinars@hrpa.ca
Speaker(s):
Lesha Van Der Bij is an accomplished employment and pensions lawyer with more than 20 years of experience advising organizations on complex workplace and compliance issues. After several years at a large national law firm, she co-founded Compliance Works, a legal information platform designed to make HR compliance faster, clearer, and more accessible for employers.
As CEO of Compliance Works, Lesha leads the company’s strategic vision and product roadmap, translating legal complexity into practical, actionable guidance for HR and legal professionals. Known for her ability to connect legal requirements to real-world workplace challenges, she brings clarity, relevance, and insight to every presentation.
Lesha is a regular and highly regarded speaker for the Ontario Bar Association, Lancaster House, and CPHR, where she presents on employment law, HR compliance, and emerging workplace trends.
Gayle Wadden is an experienced corporate commercial litigator and legal researcher with more than 20 years of practice, specializing in employment law and workplace compliance. After spending several years at a large national law firm, she co-founded Compliance Works, a legal information platform dedicated to making HR compliance fast, clear, and accessible for organizations.
As Chief Legal Officer of Compliance Works, Gayle oversees the development and integrity of the platform’s legal content and leads strategic partnerships with HR professional organizations and industry associations. Her work bridges the gap between legal theory and practical application, ensuring employers and HR professionals have reliable, up-to-date guidance they can trust.
Gayle is a frequent provider of continuing legal education for lawyers and HR professionals and has been a featured speaker for HRPA and CPHR webinars and conferences. Her CPD programs have been accredited by the Law Society of Ontario, reflecting her recognized expertise and commitment to legal education.