As the “sandwich generation” is increasingly responsible for the care of both parents and children, accommodating family status in the workplace has become a live issue for employers. A series of recent cases have both clarified and broadened the scope of the protection from discrimination on the basis of family status. Gain need-to-know practical advice from our expert panel as they unravel the key issues using an interactive case study approach, including:

• How is discrimination on the basis of family status established?
• What is the difference between "need" versus "choice" or "preference”?
• Which family members are covered? How far does the protection extend? 
• How do the legal tests vary across jurisdictions?
• What is family status accommodation? When is accommodation warranted?
• What obligations do employees have to keep the employer advised and seek independent solutions?

The majority of employers polled at a recent employment law webinar reported that family status accommodation has become a significant issue in their organizations. Gain the necessary tools and knowledge to effectively manage this evolving issue.

PROGRAM CHAIRS

Sheryl Smolkin, Lawyer and Journalist

SPEAKERS

Jodi Gallagher Healy, Hicks Morley Hamilton Stewart Storie LLP
Arleen Huggins, Koskie Minsky LLP
Karen Jensen, Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP