Construction Law Module 6: Labour Law and the Construction Industry

Course details:
  • Date: October 29, 2026
  • Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  • Duration: One session (3.5 hours)
  • Format: Virtual (Instructor-led live course)
  • Gold Seal accreditation: 1 credit
  • Pricing:
    • ·       Member: $445 + HST (WIPSI discount $222.50 + HST for eligible members)
    • ·       Non-Member: $575 + HST
 
Overview:

People are the biggest factor in any construction project. Knowing labour laws that apply specifically to construction is key to project success. This workshop offers a legal perspective and shares insights from recent rulings. This workshop provides a legal perspective on essential topics such as labour standards, human rights in the workplace, drug and alcohol policies, and workers’ compensation. Participants will also explore union-related laws, certification processes, and what constitutes unfair labour practices, alongside insights from recent rulings affecting the industry.

 

Learning Objectives:
    • ·       Understand human rights, labour standards and regulations relevant to industry
    • ·       Understand drug and alcohol testing policies
    • ·       Learn essential from the Workers Compensation Act and the Trade Union Act
    • ·       Learn how union certification affects companies and open periods for employees to be non-union

 

Facilitator: Malcolm Boyle, KC, J.D. (McInnes Cooper)

 



Qty Item Price Description
CANS Connect Non-Member: $575.00
Members: $445.00 		1 CANS Connect Video Available
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