UBC Sauder - Employment and Human Rights Law for Managers

This course describes the law as it affects employment contracts, wrongful dismissal, employment standards, human rights and the Charter of Rights. It covers both British Columbia and federal jurisdictions, and outlines recent legislative developments. (It does not focus on the Labour Relations Code.)

Benefits of Attending
In the context of the work environment, you will learn about:

• whether just cause exists for dismissal in a non-union setting
• the appropriate notice period in wrongful dismissal cases
• punitive damages in the dismissal context
• legal requirements needed for effective enforcement of restrictive covenants
• types of express clauses being used in individual employment contracts
• critical issues to be considered in all areas of discrimination—race, religion, maternity leave, sexual harassment
• the effect of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms on the employment relationship

Course Content