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Mark practices in the Labour and Employment department. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts (2015) and Juris Doctor (2018) from the University of Manitoba where he was involved in student leadership and government. Mark prides himself on being personal and approachable to his clients and providing an excellent lawyer-client line of communication.
In this episode, we discuss important changes coming to Canada involving competition law, and the effects they will have on employers. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Mark Alward (email) (Taylor McCaffrey LLP / Manitoba) Guest Speaker: Erin Kuzz (email) (Sherrard Kuzz LLP / Ontario) Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.
On October 11, many employers in Ontario will be required to have a written policy on the electronic monitoring of employees. On July 13 of this year, the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development released its chapter material on this new requirement. Our guests today will be answering frequently asked questions about this new electronic monitoring of employees policy and what employers need to know. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. View Sherrard Kuzz's guide on what employers need to know here. Host: Mark Alward (email) (Taylor McCaffrey LLP / Manitoba) Guest Speakers: Allyson Lee (email) & Natalie Nicholson (email) (Sherrard Kuzz LLP / Ontario) Visit the ELA website at www.ela.law.
Restrictive covenants, which include non-compete, non-solicitation and non-disclosure agreements, are important features in many employer-employee agreements. In this episode, we explain more about restrictive covenants for employment agreements in Alberta and what employers need to consider in preparing their employment contracts. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Mark Alward (email) (Taylor McCaffrey LLP / Manitoba) Guest Speakers: Danica McLellan (email) & Gab Joshee-Arnal (email) (Neuman Thompson / Alberta) Visit the ELA website at www.ela.law.
In this episode, we discuss the recent decisions by Canada’s Supreme Court and the Alberta Human Rights Commission regarding religious exemptions to mask wearing, and a number of administrative and procedural changes that the Commission is implementing as a result. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Moderator: Mark Alward (Taylor McCaffrey LLP / Manitoba) Guest Speaker: Danica P. McLellan (Neuman Thompson / Alberta) Visit the ELA website at www.ela.law.
In this episode, we provide an overview of the collective bargaining process, along with strategies and tips helpful to employers in Alberta. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Moderator: Mark Alward (Taylor McCaffrey LLP / Manitoba) Guest Speakers: Gabriel Joshee-Arnal & Chris Monfette (Neuman Thompson / Alberta) Visit the ELA website at www.ela.law.
In this episode, we discuss challenges employers are facing when implementing mandatory vaccination policies, including requests for religious exemptions. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Moderator: Mark Alward (Taylor McCaffrey LLP / Manitoba) Guest Speakers: Gabriel Joshee-Arnal & Chris Monfette (Neuman Thompson / Alberta)
In our new Travel Tuesdays series, we explore the 'need to know' items for doing business in various jurisdictions around the world. This week, we take a closer look at California, Manitoba and Argentina. Moderator: Peter Walts (Employment Law Alliance / Global) Guest Speaker: Mark Alward (Taylor McCaffrey LLP / Manitoba)
In this episode, we provide insight for Ontario employers on how to safely return employees to the workplace. We focus on COVID-19 vaccinations, leave and accommodation, and work reintegration. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Moderator: Mark Alward (Taylor McCaffrey LLP / Manitoba) Guest Speakers: Shana French & Jeffrey Stewart (Sherrard Kuzz LLP / Ontario)
In this episode, we discuss the challenges employers can face when dealing with employees who behave poorly while off-duty. We explain why discipline can be tricky, as each circumstance is different. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Moderator: Peter Walts (Employment Law Alliance / Global) Guest Speakers: Mark Alward & Jeff Palamar (Taylor McCaffrey LLP / Manitoba)
In this episode, we discuss employer's obligations regarding employee privacy in Canada, specifically British Columbia. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Moderator: Mark Alward (Taylor McCaffrey LLP / Manitoba) Guest Speaker: Keri Bennett (Roper Greyell LLP / British Columbia)
In this episode, we provide some updates and advice for employers with employees working from home on a long-term basis in Canada. Moderators: Peter Walts (Employment Law Alliance / Global) & Mark Alward (Taylor McCaffrey LLP / Manitoba) Guest Speaker: Danny Bernstein (Roper Greyell LLP / British Columbia)
In this episode, we discuss some key changes in the Canada Labour Code dealing with new requirements for Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention. We also examine two specific cases, including Waksdale and Dolski. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Moderator: Peter Walts (Employment Law Alliance / Global) Guest Speaker: Mark Alward (Taylor McCaffrey LLP / Manitoba)