High-risk terminations are fraught with difficult legal and practical issues, particularly when they
involve a disabled, pregnant or potentially violent employee. In this session you will examine the risks involved in these terminations and how you can minimize them. Explore the entire termination process from start to finish, including due diligence and proper documentation.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify potential high-risk terminations
- Evaluate the issues that need to be considered in proceeding with such terminations
- Identify specific risks such as a human rights complaint, ministry of labour complaint or litigation
- Consider tactics for reducing these risks
- Take away useful strategies for conducting high-risk terminations
Presenter Biography:
Lauren Bernardi
For more than 17 years, Lauren M. Bernardi has been providing strategic advice and representation to employers. Lauren works extensively in the field of workplace respect, harassment and violence, including conducting manager and employee training sessions, preparing harassment and code-of-conduct policies and investigating and resolving complaints. Lauren is the author of Powerful Employment Policies, published by Canada Law Book. She has been quoted in national newspapers and has been a guest expert on CBC Radio.