Western (Stoney Creek): HYBRID Law Update and Change isn’t a 4-letter word


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Date and Time

Starts:03/26/2025 8:00 AM

Ends:03/26/2025 11:30 AM

Registration Closes:03/17/2025 8:00 AM

Event Type: Professional Development

2.5 CPD Hour(s)

Location:
Grand Olympia 660 Barton St., Stoney Creek, ON

Price:

HRPA Members: Free

Non-Members:
IN-PERSON: $60 + tax

Non-Members:
VIRTUAL: $35 + tax

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THIS EVENT WILL NOT BE RECORDED. REMINDER! Our cancellation policy has changed. Click here for more information.

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Event Sponsor

"Hire Ground": Keeping up with the Latest in Employment Law – presented by Lisa Feinberg

With the sixth "Working for Workers" Act now passed and a steady flow of new court decisions, staying on top of employment law can feel overwhelming. Join workplace lawyer Lisa Feinberg for an interactive presentation that cuts through the noise. Lisa will unpack the key legislative changes HR professionals need to know and spotlight significant updates in case law. Lisa will break down the key legislative changes HR professionals need to know and highlight recent developments in case law. This engaging session will not only bring you up to speed but will also provide you with practical strategies for navigating these changes in your day-to-day work. Don't miss this chance to elevate your HR practice with timely insights and actionable guidance! 

Change Isn't a Four-Letter Word – presented by Laura Barker

Most leaders know that change is inevitable. So what stops leaders from welcoming it? In this session we will explore humanity's natural resistance to change and why now, more than ever, we need leaders who are master change agents. We will learn how to greet resistance with a positive mindset and embrace growth at difficult times. We will also dig in and dive deep into understanding your own superpowers when it comes to championing growth. 

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn about the latest legislative updates in employment law, particularly to the Employment Standards Act; 
  • Learn about the latest employment cases that have changed the landscape of employment law; 
  • Discuss with colleagues how to adapt HR practices to comply with these changes. 
  • Develop Change Management Skills - Honing essential change management skills like critical thinking, decision-making, negotiation, and influencing are important ways that HR can address employees' emotional journeys and provide a roadmap for transitions.
  • Cultivate a Positive Mindset - Leading by example, HR leaders build resilience by adopting a solution-focused, positive approach to challenges. They embrace emotional intelligence and use effective and inclusive relationship-management strategies.
  • Foster a Learning Culture - To promote continuous learning and growth, HR professionals can assess and support a company’s capacity for change adoption and develop strategies to address barriers. This may involve training and resourcing managers to execute change as well as equipping them with new problem-solving skills that provide a more fulsome view of any given situation.

Agenda

8:00am-8:30am Registration & Breakfast
8:30am-9:45am Lisa Feinberg - "Hire Ground": Keeping up with the Latest in Employment Law
9:45-10:00am Break
10:00am-11:15am Laura Barker - Change Isn't a Four-Letter Word
11:15-11:30am Wrap-up

Registration Difficulties or Questions: Please reach out to Tracey Gallacher, Specialist, Member Engagement

Speaker bio(s)
Lisa Feinberg

Lisa Feinberg is a partner with Glick Feinberg Stone LLP, practising in all aspects of workplace law, including employment and human rights. She acts as an advisor and advocate for both employers and employees, drawing upon her wide-ranging experiences as counsel and adjudicator. Lisa regularly appears before administrative tribunals and courts on human rights, employment, and professional regulation matters. However, Lisa's goal for her clients is to resolve matters without resort to litigation. In addition to resolving disputes, Lisa offers clients strategic advice in sensitive situations and assistance with drafting contracts and policies that are both compliant with the applicable laws and responsive to client needs.

Laura Barker

Laura Barker focuses on leadership coaching, specifically, leading with purpose, developing executive presence, communicating effectively, and insightfully navigating change. She guides clients to build and sustain peak performance through developing self-awareness around strengths as well as areas for growth. Clients gain clarity about what motivates them intrinsically which impacts how they show up as leaders. Laura’s coaching work is always underlined with a grounded sense of purpose. Knowing who you are creates alignment with what you do. Laura has 20+ years of business experience in HR and project management and has worked with small, mid-market, and large companies, ranging from national to international in scope, in the following industries: pharmaceutical, hospitality, employee engagement, supply chain, and food manufacturing. Laura holds a B.A. from McGill University and is coach-certified with the International Coaching Federation and Co-Active Training Institute.