Seminar + Webinar: Labour + Employment Trends Shaping Your Workplace in 2026 - Part 2

This session has been approved by CPHR Alberta.

In-Person Seminars

Feb 24, 2026
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM MST
Cost:Complimentary
Location:Field Law Calgary + Edmonton Offices
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Webinar

Feb 26, 2026
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM MST
Cost:Complimentary
Location:Online
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Historically, our annual "Labour + Employment Year in Review" sessions provided key legal updates on topics like off-duty conduct terminations, employee privacy, and changes to the Occupational Health + Safety Code.

This year, we’re once again taking a forward-thinking approach, focusing on how 2025's legal developments will shape your business in 2026. These sessions will help you anticipate challenges, adapt policies, and stay compliant.

Join us for practical guidance on navigating recent case law and legislative changes, positioning your organization for success in the evolving labour and employment landscape.

Part 2: Occupational Health + Safety, Human Rights, Artificial Intelligence

Occupational Health + Safety Presented by Steve Eichler + Joël Michaud

  • Key 2025 OHS decisions and what they signal for employers
  • A review of changes to Alberta's Occupational Health and Safety legislation
  • Is Occupational Health and Safety Law constitutional? Hear what the Court of Appeal thinks
  • How do Occupational Health and Safety and Human Rights intersect? (Ask us how!)

Human Rights Presented by Evie Maldonado + David Di Gianvittorio

  • How the Alberta Human Rights Commission with consider the timing of post-leave terminations
  • Increasing costs awards and the impact on employers
  • How growing deference to arbitration outcomes can affect human rights disputes
  • How the Human Rights Commission’s focus on efficiency and fairness is shaping outcomes
  • Recent elaboration on the importance and timing of settlement strategy

Artificial Intelligence Presented by Laura MacFarlane + Michael Sharp

  • Responsible integration of AI tools while balancing innovation with legal and operational risks
  • How to protect employer ownership of AI-generated work and other intellectual property considerations
  • Safeguarding your data and staying onside with privacy, human rights, and intellectual property laws
  • AI-use policies that support responsible and consistent implementation

Questions? Contact Kate at krieger@fieldlaw.com.

In-Person Seminars

A link to the webinar recording from February 26 will also be sent to those who attend the in-person seminars.

Webinar

If you are unable to attend at the scheduled time please register and a link to the recording will be sent to you.

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