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The Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) is the foundation of Ontario’s workplace legislation, governing everything from wages and hours to leaves, layoffs, and terminations. Failing to stay current with ESA updates can put your organization at risk of non-compliance, costly penalties, and legal challenges. This comprehensive two half-day online seminar provides clear, practical guidance on key ESA provisions, recent updates, and how to navigate common HR challenges with confidence.
Why This Course Matters for HR Professionals
- Avoid Compliance Pitfalls & Legal Risks – Ensure your organization meets ESA requirements and prevents costly violations.
- Stay Ahead of Legislative Changes – Get up-to-date insights on evolving ESA laws and what they mean for your workplace.
- Confidently Handle Employee Inquiries – Gain the knowledge to answer common HR questions on wages, leaves, layoffs, and terminations.
- Strengthen HR Decision-Making – Learn best practices for implementing ESA policies in your organization.
Who Should Attend?
- HR professionals responsible for ESA compliance and workplace policies.
- Managers and business leaders overseeing HR operations.
- HR professionals new to ESA legislation or looking for a legal refresher.
What You’ll Learn
- A practical introduction to employment law in Ontario
- Key updates to the Employment Standards Act (ESA) and how to stay current
- Proactive strategies for maintaining legal compliance
- How to handle ESA-related complaints and enforcement actions
- Hands-on exercises to apply legal concepts to real workplace scenarios
Detailed Agenda of the Program
This Program combines live virtual instruction through Zoom with hands-on experiential learning through case studies, scenarios, discussions and simulations.
Live Virtual Sessions: There will be online instructor-led modules, during which practical examples and experiences will be shared.
Materials: Participants will be provided with session workbooks (digital format) to follow along with the content covered in each module and to take notes, as well as additional post-session materials for future use.
Peer Learning and Group Work: Participants will have the opportunity to learn from each other while answering questions and sharing experiences and observations during the modules, as well as through practical, hands-on exercises
Day 1
- Introduction and Overview
- Public Holidays and Public Holiday Pay
- Hours of Work and Overtime
- Vacation Time and Vacation Pay
Day 2
- Leaves of Absence
- Termination and Severance Pay
- Complaints and Enforcements
Registration Difficulties/Questions: Please reach out to the Professional Development team at Professionaldevelopment@hrpa.ca