This seminar will focus on how courts, arbitrators, the HRTO and the OLRB are becoming more comfortable, issuing damage awards against employers, as opposed to the traditional remedies. There will be example cases that highlight the trend for each of the areas, as well as discussion on what sort of events trigger damages.
The presentation will also focus on why damages are an increasing tool in settlement discussions and the reasons why demand letters and grievances often site a claim for damages related to a violation of the OHRC or some other violation of legislation. There will be some focus on the tax implications of these types of settlements.
Learning Objectives:
That participants understand that courts, arbitrators and adjudicators are increasing the use and the quantum of damage awards.
That participants can expect that demands prior the commencement of any proceedings, include a claim that would attract damages. Where there has been no violation of, for example, an employee's human rights, it can be jarring to receive a letter from counsel indicating that either your organization or you personally have violated someone's human rights. Part of the purpose of the presentation is to explain the tax reason behind these demands so that an employer can better understand the push in that direction.
Finally, to explain how damages are taxed and to explain when they would be appropriate and when they would not be appropriate and how best to paper it. Counsel is pushing for this type of payment but if there is nothing to ground the payment, the organization would be assist in tax aviation, where there may be penalties.
Agenda
5:15 PM Registration and Networking
5:45 PM Dinner
7:00 PM Speaker Presentation In person and Virtual
8:30 PM Event Concludes
Registration Closes: June 5, 2025 at 8:00AM…or sooner if it sells out!
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