The New World of Work

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Organizations have seen unprecedented upheaval over the last year, resulting in workplace realities that differ vastly from those in early 2020. Many of these changes are expected to become part of the ‘next normal’ that business leaders and HR will have to contend with in the near and distant future.

With this reality in mind, the theme of the following HR Law content is “The New World of Work”. The content contained in these videos is excerpted from the Williams HR Law Proactive Workplace Law Workshop and is current as of May 27, 2021.

What is the new world of work?

In this video, Laura Williams explains what the New World of Work is and explores its causes and effects. Please note that the content contained is excerpted from the Williams HR Law Proactive Workplace Law Workshop and is current as of May 27, 2021.

This information is intended as an information service and is not legal advice.

How we work

In this video Seth Holland, Ioana Pantis and Aleksandra Pressey explore the effects that the New World of Work (including the pandemic and the mental health crisis) have on how we work. Please note that the content contained is excerpted from the Williams HR Law Proactive Workplace Law Workshop and is current as of May 27, 2021.

This information is intended as an information service and is not legal advice.

Where we work

One of the first aspects of the pandemic was felt on where we work, but the questions and legal implications of where we work have evolved. Please note that the content contained is excerpted from the Williams HR Law Proactive Workplace Law Workshop and is current as of May 27, 2021.

This information is intended as an information service and is not legal advice.

When we work

In this video Seth Holland and Ioana Pantis explain how the pandemic and other conditions related to the workplace climate have affected when we work. Please note that the content contained is excerpted from the Williams HR Law Proactive Workplace Law Workshop and is current as of May 27, 2021.

This information is intended as an information service and is not legal advice.

Why we work

In this video Laura Williams explains why it is so crucial for employers to communicate why they are making particular decisions and changes when it comes to dealing with the New World of Work. Please note that the content contained is excerpted from the Williams HR Law Proactive Workplace Law Workshop and is current as of May 27, 2021.

This information is intended as an information service and is not legal advice.

COVID-19 Impact on Labour Relations and Collective Bargaining

In this video Aleksandra Pressey discusses what unionized employers should consider when planning for collective bargaining during, and after, the pandemic. Please note that the content contained is excerpted from the Williams HR Law Proactive Workplace Law Workshop and is current as of May 27, 2021.

This information is intended as an information service and is not legal advice.

Triaging Complaints

Employers have been dealing with many new complexities related to complaints, and in particular, workplace harassment and discrimination complaints. Ioana Pantis examines the pitfalls employers are struggling with, and what should they keep in mind to avoid these pitfalls. Please note that the content contained is excerpted from the Williams HR Law Proactive Workplace Law Workshop and is current as of May 27, 2021.

This information is intended as an information service and is not legal advice.

Whistleblower Policies & Considerations

Many whistleblower complaints lead to workplace investigation complaints. Therefore whistleblower policies have been a “hot topic” for employers recently. Ioana Pantis discusses the considerations that should be on employers’ radars with respect to drafting and implementing whistleblower policies. Please note that the content contained is excerpted from the Williams HR Law Proactive Workplace Law Workshop and is current as of May 27, 2021.

This information is intended as an information service and is not legal advice.

COVID-19 Testing in the Workplace

In this video Mark Wolfe examines considerations employers should keep in mind when creating, and updating, their COVID-19 testing policies. Please note that the content contained is excerpted from the Williams HR Law Proactive Workplace Law Workshop and is current as of May 27, 2021.

This information is intended as an information service and is not legal advice.

Layoff Considerations

In this video Mark Wolfe discusses the requirements related to layoffs during the pandemic, including the temporary rules that apply and when these rules will expire. Please note that the content contained is excerpted from the Williams HR Law Proactive Workplace Law Workshop and is current as of May 27, 2021.

This information is intended as an information service and is not legal advice.

Investigating With A Trauma-Informed Approach

In this video Sheldon Jean-Baptiste examines the need for employers to conduct workplace investigations from a trauma-informed approach when necessary. Please note that the content contained is excerpted from the Williams HR Law Proactive Workplace Law Workshop and is current as of May 27, 2021.

This information is intended as an information service and is not legal advice.

Reasonable Notice Entitlements

In this video Sheldon Jean-Baptiste examines looks at how common law reasonable notice entitlements have been impacted by the pandemic. Please note that the content contained is excerpted from the Williams HR Law Proactive Workplace Law Workshop and is current as of May 27, 2021.

This information is intended as an information service and is not legal advice.

Additional resources

COVID-19 Resource Centre – The Williams HR Law COVD-19 Resource Centre contains over 200 articles and FAQ videos related to COVID-19 and employment. It is updated regularly with the latest news and developments.

Spring 2021 Newsletter – Download Williams HR Law’s spring 2021 newsletter, which contains resources that provide additional insights for employers navigating The New World of Work.

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