Program Directors

Lauren Bernardi

Bernardi Human Resource Law LLP

Brian Gottheil

Bernardi Human Resource Law LLP

Eligible for

OSAP

Creating and maintaining a mentally healthy workplace has never been more important.

Designed and taught by legal and mental healthcare experts, this intensive, practical Certificate program is ideal for those who seek to better understand the applicable laws bearing on mental health issues in the workplace, and to make use of the processes and best practices for reducing legal liability, while creating and maintaining a psychologically safe workplace

Practice case studies and accompanying toolkits and precedents will be provided to maximize your understanding of this evolving and notoriously vexing area.

Can’t make the live date? Registration includes 120-day unlimited, online access to the recorded program.

What You’ll Learn

How to have the conversation when you are concerned about an employee’s mental health

To what extent do employers face a legal duty of care in relation to employees’ psychological wellbeing?

Does the existence of the voluntary National Standard for Psychological Health and Safety In the Workplace create a default standard by which courts will measure employers?

The effect of Bill 132 and the Occupational Health and Safety Act on employers’ duties

Are employers liable for negligent or intentional infliction of mental harm during the employment relationship and after it ends?

Accommodating mental health disabilities in the workplace

Addressing substance abuse problems – including impact on performance, legal liabilities, accidents, sick leave and benefit costs, and the status of ‘last chance’ agreements

Creating inclusive attendance management policies and return-to-work programs that appropriately consider mental health contexts

Early and successful returns to work after mental-health-related absences

How unions, health and safety committees, occupational health nurses and employers can effectively work together and further the organization’s due diligence strategy

Lauren Canzius

Manager, Human Resources

“A good program that delivered exactly what HR professionals need to know about managing mental health accommodations in the workplace, and providing a psychologically safe workplace.”

Who Should Attend

Human Resources Professional

Occupational Health & Safety Professionals

Disability and Return-to-Work Managers

Trade Union Representatives

Workplace Mental Health Professionals/Advocates

Employment and Labour Relations Consultants

Workplace Mediators and Arbitrators

Employment and Labour Law lawyers

Faculty

Program Directors

Lauren Bernardi

Bernardi Human Resource Law LLP

Brian Gottheil

Bernardi Human Resource Law LLP

Advisory Board

Donna Hardaker

Principal, Hardaker Consulting

Sapna Mahajan, MPH, PMP, CHE

Director, Genomics and Society, Genome Canada

Sari Sairanen

National Director, Health and Safety, UNIFOR

Instructors

Agenda

Across four intensive, one-day modules, the components of workplace mental health law will be explored by a multi-disciplinary faculty with many years of experience in a broad variety of workplaces. Classes will include interactive discussions and case studies. Practical approaches and solutions will be emphasized throughout.

Daniel Paterson

Superintendent, Peel Regional Paramedic Service

“Excellent… potentially complex topics were presented in easily digestible terms…extremely high-calibre presenters.”

Nov 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2023

$2,995 + HST

Time

November 7, 2023

9:00 a.m – 4:00 p.m (ET)

November 14, 2023

9:00 a.m – 4:00 p.m (ET)

November 21, 2023

9:00 a.m – 4:00 p.m (ET)

November 28, 2023

9:00 a.m – 4:00 p.m (ET)



Printable Registration Form

If a downloadable form is required, please contact osgoodepd@osgoode.yorku.ca.

“Is financial assistance or funding available?”

As law evolves, we know how important it is to stay up to date. We also understand the financial implications of continuously upgrading your professional skills and knowledge. For more information on available options, including Job Grants, OSAP, please visit:


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Certificate Requirements

In order to successfully receive an Osgoode Certificate, participants must view all program modules, either live or archived, and pass the post-program multiple-choice assessment by December 28, 2023.

CPD and Accreditation

OsgoodePD is an accredited provider with the LSO, the Law Society of BC and NY CLE Board. Select your location to view the eligible hours you may claim.

CPD Hours
Format
Contact us for inquiries about other provinces.
Substantive19h
EDI4h 30m
Total23h 30m CPD
Approved by HRPA for21 Continuing Professional Development hours

Are you reporting hours from a previous date?

View our CPD & Accreditation page to see previously calculated hours for this course.

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Deeper Learning Opportunities

LLMs

Are you a law graduate or an executive/senior professional with at least 5 years of specialized experience? Consider a full-time or part-time LLM degree.

Labour Relations and Employment Law

Single Course Enrollment

Do you have an LLB/JD? Consider taking a single LLM course for deeper learning in a specific area of practice – all credits will apply towards a Professional LLM.

Frequently Asked Questions

Client and Technical Support

Have questions? Get advice in person, by email or over the phone.

Program content questions

David Thomas, Program Lawyer
dthomas@osgoode.yorku.ca


Online Technical Requirements

To ensure you do not encounter any issues that will impact or limit your learning experience, please review the following information.