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Understand your rights and responsibilities as an employer

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Understand your rights and responsibilities as an employer

Time: June 10, 2019 from 2:30pm to 4:30pm
Location: Exeter United Church
Street: 42 James St, Exeter,
City/Town: ON N0M 1S6, Canada
Phone: 519-272-1532
Event Type: information, session
Organized By: Ontario Pork Industry Council
Latest Activity: May 27, 2019

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Event Description

Join for an HR information session

Human resources regulations are always changing and as a business owner, it’s important you know the rules.

Katie DeBlock Boersma, employment law specialist with Monteith Ritsma Phillips Professional Corporation will walk you through the recent updates and how they could impact your farm.

Some topics she’ll cover:

  • Technology and your farm – managing online bullying and social media
  • Employee sick days – employer obligations and rights
  • Employee dismissals – know the process and risks 

$20 (OPIC members) / $25 (Non-OPIC members)

To pre-register, contact Donna Kaczmarczyk at 519-272-1532, or email dkaczmarczyk@Southwestvets.ca.

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