Misunderstandings surrounding duty to accommodate obligations are common, and even more so now as this legal obligation is evolving in groundbreaking ways. Creating a respectful, diverse and barrier-free workplace requires leadership that is committed to understanding the eleven grounds of discrimination that are protected under the Canadian Human Rights Act: how do they manifest in the workplace, what can we do to prevent unfair treatment, and how can we support the accommodation process for those that need it. Each case is unique, and we can’t take a one-size-fits-all approach.
Jeff Willbond, Director General, Proactive Compliance, Canadian Human Rights Commission will keynote Birchmount Group’s Duty to Accommodate Conference 2024 where we will go beyond the fundamentals and provide an update on where accommodation obligations stand today. We will set out the actions to show exemplary leadership in fostering an inclusive workplace. We will hear from legal experts on how to avoid liability and common pitfalls.
Human resources, employee relations, disability management, employee health and safety, and in-house counsel from:
10:30 am – 10:40 am (EDT)
10:40 am – 11:30 am (EDT)
11:30 am – 11:45 am (EDT)
11:45 am – 12:45 pm (EDT)
12:45 pm – 1:15 pm (EDT)
2:15 pm – 2:30 pm (EDT)
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm (EDT)
3:30 pm (EDT)
10:30 am – 10:40 am (EDT)
10:40 am – 11:40 am (EDT)
11:40 am – 11:50 am (EDT)
11:50 am – 12:50 pm (EDT)
12:50 pm – 1:10 pm (EDT)
1:10 pm – 2:10 pm (EDT)
2:10 pm – 2:20 pm (EDT)
2:20 pm – 3:30 pm (EDT)
3:30 pm (EDT)
Attend this conference from wherever you are and hear our faculty of experts share their expertise and insights on optimizing your approach to faculty misconduct. Share your comments, get answers to your questions and have your say in the discussion just as you would at an in-person event:
Individual Rate | $495 + HST each
Group Rate (2 or more) | $395 + HST each
Your registration fee includes full access to all presentation materials, participation in sessions in real time, and full access to a recording of the event to view at your convenience for three (3) months.
Payment can be made by all major credit cards. Payment can also be made by cheque by emailing info@birchmountgroup.com and requesting an invoice.
Substitutions can be made at any time. If you are unable to attend, a colleague may take your place at the event. Simply contact us so we can be sure your colleague receives full access to the conference materials, a name badge, and a seat reserved at the conference.
BIRCHMOUNT CONFERENCES GROUP reserves the right to cancel any conference it deems necessary. In the unlikely event that a conference is cancelled, BIRCHMOUNT CONFERENCES GROUP’s liability is limited to paid registration fees.
BIRCHMOUNT CONFERENCE GROUP also reserves the right to change the date, location, and content for event(s) offered herein without further notice and assumes no liability for such changes.
Learned new strategies and networked with other professionals.
Touched on real aspects we face on a day-to-day basis.
Loved the opportunity to ask questions and scenarios represented.
Learned a lot and will be recommending this conference.
It addressed all the major topics in creating and maintaining a program.
Great content, thoroughly enjoyed.
10:45 am – 11:45 am (EDT)
11:45 am – 11:55 am (EDT)
11:55 am – 12:55 pm (EDT)
12:55 pm – 1:05 pm (EDT)
1:05 pm – 2:05 pm (EDT)
Academic freedom lies at the core of the mission of the university. Universities must defend it together with the broader expressive rights of their community members, yet have legitimate competing interests and obligations. Neither academic freedom nor the right of free expression provide a license to break the law, be dishonest, or breach ethical and disciplinary standards. Requiring civility and striving for inclusion is no doubt legitimate, but taken too far can impinge on expression and constrain teaching and research.
What is the difference between academic freedom and freedom of expression? Where is the legal line? When does expression violate the law or constitute harassment or threats? What mechanisms can administrators use to resolve these issues?
Some areas we will cover:
2:05 pm – 3:00 pm (EDT)
10:45 am – 11:45 am (EDT)
11:45 am – 11:55 am (EDT)
11:55 am – 12:55 pm (EDT)
The legal rules which may govern student and staff or faculty relationships.
12:55 pm – 1:05 pm (EDT)
1:05 pm – 2:05 pm (EDT)
2:05 pm – 3:00 pm (EDT)