Saint John Half Day Workshop May 6, 2004 Topic: Today's Hot Issues in Employment Law Speaker: Kelly VanBuskirk, LL.B., Partner, Lawson & Creamer, Saint John This most informative half day law session will explore the latest issues and updates in Employment Law. In the first segment, learn why you should know the rationale behind the laws, the corporate mindset that the law won’t accept, simple principles that save time, money and risk and what makes employees sue you. You'll discover the "new" legal landscape in Canada, where the law is going and why you should be on track. The second segment will be a Human Rights update- you'll learn about the law of accommodation after Meiorin , Hiring: the mistakes many companies make, and implementing standards you are allowed to set. Further discussion on absenteeism and proactive strategies for absenteeism resolution will follow. The next segment will feature Privacy Laws- when is the employee entitled to privacy, specific cases to include internet use, medical information and surveillance. Discover the simple secret to minimizing legal problems, learn what you are up against and what your employees really want. Managers of any organization stand to benefit from this session. Register early as the event will sell out quickly!