Client Seminars
Workplace Law Education Series
Certification Trends / Union Drives
In the last few years the Labour Relations Code (British Columbia) has been amended to circumscribe employer free speech rights regarding the topic of unionization, and to allow for union certification of an employer if 55 percent or more of employees in a proposed bargaining unit have signed a union membership card, without any subsequent voting, if the proposed bargaining unit is appropriate. In the wake of these amendments, there has been an increase in unionizations, including in the private sector, and often the first an employer is learning about unionization is when a certification application is filed. This on-demand webinar examines these legislative changes, the impact of these changes and how adjudicators have interpreted these changes. The purpose of this webinar is to provide employers with knowledge of the legal landscape, such that the employer can act in a lawful, proactive fashion regarding union drives, instead of being reactionary. This webinar will also explore trends and best practices.
Note: This is an on-demand webinar that can be viewed at any time. A link to access the video will be sent to those registered for the webinar by 09:00 AM on Thursday, June 4, 2026.
Roper Greyell’s Workplace Law Education Series Webinars are currently only available to clients of the firm. Clients may reach out to marketing@ropergreyell.com to obtain the registration code for the webinar.
Drug and Alcohol – Managing Impairment, Addictions, and Safety in 2026
In 2026, the management of workplace impairment requires a sophisticated understanding of the intersection between safety, privacy, and human rights. This on-demand webinar reviews the current standards for drug and alcohol management, covering topics such as: the limited circumstances for which substance testing may be permissible, balancing of employee privacy interests, testing technology limitations when it comes to detecting ‘current impairment’, and accommodation issues.
Note: This is an on-demand webinar that can be viewed at any time. A link to access the video will be sent to those registered for the webinar by 09:00 AM on Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Roper Greyell’s Workplace Law Education Series Webinars are currently only available to clients of the firm. Clients may reach out to marketing@ropergreyell.com to obtain the registration code for the webinar.