Handling Termination of Employment (Live Webinar)
Overview
This session will provide an overview of issues surrounding the termination of employment, and will include any recent updates in the area. Participants will receive a comprehensive summary of employer termination liabilities, become more aware of all the issues relating to termination of employment and learn a practical framework for planning.
Advisory: This session is scheduled to be recorded and made available for sale as part of our PD On-demand inventory. The recording will focus solely on the instructor's video and discussions that do not pertain directly to the course content will be edited out.
Applicable for
Content
- when can you fire an employee?
- dishonesty and other forms of misconduct
- how serious does it have to be?
- when are warnings necessary?
- poor performance – the progressive discipline model
- how much severance do you have to pay?
- Employment Standards minimums
- reasonable notice
- employment contracts
- bonuses and benefits: what needs to be included
- structuring the severance package
- when to use working notice
- the employee’s duty to look for another job and how it impacts severance offers
- lump sum vs. salary continuation
- special cases
- sanctions for “Bad Faith” behaviour by employers during the termination process
- sick or disabled employees
- employees who have been “enticed” from secure employment
- pregnant employees
- avoiding human rights violations
Course Dates & Registration
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GEOFFREY HOWARD, LL.B. is the Founder and Principal of Howard Chern Employment Law. He provides strategic and practical advice on employment and labour law and represents clients in employment-related litigation. Geoff has extensive experience representing both employers and employees in all aspects of the employment relationship, including employment agreements, employment policies, compliance with employment legislation such as the Employment Standards Act and Human Rights Code and termination of employment. He also advises and represents clients in disputes over post-employment competition. In recent years, he has been a board member of the Chartered Professionals in Human Resources BC and founded its Public Policy Committee. Geoff advises many non-profits at reduced fees or pro bono. GEOFFREY HOWARD, LL.B. is the Founder and Principal of Howard Chern Employment Law. He provides strategic and practical advice on employment and labour law and represents clients in employment-related litigation. Geoff has extensive experience representing both employers and employees in all aspects of the employment relationship, including employment agreements, employment policies, compliance with employment legislation such as the Employment Standards Act and Human Rights Code and termination of employment. He also advises and represents clients in disputes over post-employment competition. In recent years, he has been a board member of the Chartered Professionals in Human Resources BC and founded its Public Policy Committee. Geoff advises many non-profits at reduced fees or pro bono.Improving Your Virtual Learning Experience
Live webinars have varying levels of expected interaction, with some requiring microphone and camera capabilities to support a proper learning experience – please email pdreg@bccpa.ca if you have concerns.
In general, we encourage participants to have their cameras turned on to enhance their virtual learning experience. This practice promotes a stronger connection with the instructor and fellow participants, and fosters improved communication and collaboration.
Live Webinar FAQs can be found here.
Registration terms and conditions, including the cancellation policy can be found here. If you require further assistance, please contact the PD Department.
- 2
- CPD Hours
- 0
- Ethics Hours
- 0
- AML Hours
- 3
- Credits
Starting April 1, 2026, a 2.1% fee will be applied to all credit card transactions. Learn more about this fee and how it relates to PD registrations.
Handling Termination of Employment (Live Webinar)
- 2
- CPD Hours
- 0
- Ethics Hours
- 0
- AML Hours
- 3
- Credits
Overview
This session will provide an overview of issues surrounding the termination of employment, and will include any recent updates in the area. Participants will receive a comprehensive summary of employer termination liabilities, become more aware of all the issues relating to termination of employment and learn a practical framework for planning.
Advisory: This session is scheduled to be recorded and made available for sale as part of our PD On-demand inventory. The recording will focus solely on the instructor's video and discussions that do not pertain directly to the course content will be edited out.
Applicable for
Content
- when can you fire an employee?
- dishonesty and other forms of misconduct
- how serious does it have to be?
- when are warnings necessary?
- poor performance – the progressive discipline model
- how much severance do you have to pay?
- Employment Standards minimums
- reasonable notice
- employment contracts
- bonuses and benefits: what needs to be included
- structuring the severance package
- when to use working notice
- the employee’s duty to look for another job and how it impacts severance offers
- lump sum vs. salary continuation
- special cases
- sanctions for “Bad Faith” behaviour by employers during the termination process
- sick or disabled employees
- employees who have been “enticed” from secure employment
- pregnant employees
- avoiding human rights violations
Course Dates & Registration
GEOFFREY HOWARD, LL.B. is the Founder and Principal of Howard Chern Employment Law. He provides strategic and practical advice on employment and labour law and represents clients in employment-related litigation. Geoff has extensive experience representing both employers and employees in all aspects of the employment relationship, including employment agreements, employment policies, compliance with employment legislation such as the Employment Standards Act and Human Rights Code and termination of employment. He also advises and represents clients in disputes over post-employment competition. In recent years, he has been a board member of the Chartered Professionals in Human Resources BC and founded its Public Policy Committee. Geoff advises many non-profits at reduced fees or pro bono. GEOFFREY HOWARD, LL.B. is the Founder and Principal of Howard Chern Employment Law. He provides strategic and practical advice on employment and labour law and represents clients in employment-related litigation. Geoff has extensive experience representing both employers and employees in all aspects of the employment relationship, including employment agreements, employment policies, compliance with employment legislation such as the Employment Standards Act and Human Rights Code and termination of employment. He also advises and represents clients in disputes over post-employment competition. In recent years, he has been a board member of the Chartered Professionals in Human Resources BC and founded its Public Policy Committee. Geoff advises many non-profits at reduced fees or pro bono.Improving Your Virtual Learning Experience
Live webinars have varying levels of expected interaction, with some requiring microphone and camera capabilities to support a proper learning experience – please email pdreg@bccpa.ca if you have concerns.
In general, we encourage participants to have their cameras turned on to enhance their virtual learning experience. This practice promotes a stronger connection with the instructor and fellow participants, and fosters improved communication and collaboration.
Live Webinar FAQs can be found here.
Registration terms and conditions, including the cancellation policy can be found here. If you require further assistance, please contact the PD Department.
Starting April 1, 2026, a 2.1% fee will be applied to all credit card transactions. Learn more about this fee and how it relates to PD registrations.