OBA Labour and Employment Law PROGRAM | 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM

This program is part of the Labour and Employment Law Breakfast Series – Simplified Procedure and Small Claims Changes: Impacts for Your Employment Law Practice

Following amendments coming into force on January 1, 2020, a much higher percentage of employment matters will fall within simplified procedure jurisdiction. Ensure you are up to speed and have the latest advice on bringing or responding to claims in this streamlined forum. Hear from our expert panel as they share valuable insights and strategies on:

• Mandatory and optional simplified procedure: when to opt in
• Making the most of 3 hour discoveries
• The ins and outs of setting matters down for trial in simplified matters (as compared to ordinary procedure)
• New requirements for pre-trials
• When is summary judgment or cross-examination appropriate in simplified matters for wrongful dismissals?
• Balancing your ethical obligations on efficiency and fearless advocacy

PROGRAM CHAIR

Samantha Lucifora, Monkhouse Law

SPEAKERS

Lumi Pungea, Samfiru Tumarkin LLP Employment Lawyers
Meaghen Russell, Dentons Canada LLP