Grand Valley: 06.19.19 - HR After #Me TooThe #MeToo movement was one of the most
significant wake-up calls for workplaces in decades. Once the clouds of guilt and shame began to
lift, workers from all walks began to feel more comfortable sharing their
stories of mistreatment, even if it was just an admission that it had happened
to them, too. Yet a few years down the road, employment lawyers are trying to
figure out what happens next? Will those
accused of harassment or assault ever be able to safely re-integrate into a
workplace? What obligations might an
employer have when hiring someone with a checkered past while still striving to
keep their employees safe? Is there a
way to truly ensure best behavior from troublesome individuals? Join Stuart Rudner as he explores some of the
complex issues that have arisen out of the aftermath of the #metoo movement.
About the Speaker: Stuart Rudner
Stuart
is the founder of Rudner Law, a firm based in York Region specializing in
Employment Law (or HR Law, as it is often called). They work with business
owners, HR Professionals, in-house counsel, and anyone else tasked with looking
after HR in the organization. He and his team know that you don’t have
"employment law issues"; you have business decisions to make. And you
need to make informed decisions. That’s where they come in. They can explain
how the law applies to your situation, discuss the options and strategies
available to you, and the pros and cons of each. You can then take all of that
into account, along with the business and other factors, and decide what makes
sense for your organization. Stuart practices as counsel to both employers and
employees, and also as Mediator in Employment Law Matters.
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