Topic: The workplace is a rapidly changing and developing environment which is influenced by a variety of factors. Employers and workplace leaders, including Paramedic Chiefs, are wrestling with a new generation of employees and a new generation of issues. The first step towards change is awareness. The second step is acceptance. In this fast-paced discussion, we will review the key changes that are influencing the modern workplace, including sexual harassment, bullying, diversity and inclusivity, and discuss the tools that our EMS leaders will need to engage going forward to successfully navigate the deep but fast-moving waters. We will clarify the roles and responsibilities in the workplace and make acceptance of the new world easier by equipping our EMS leaders with a better understanding of the issues in play and ways to manage those issues.
Speaker: Mark H. Mason
Mark Mason is a labour and employment lawyer in Hicks Morley’s Toronto office. His practice includes arbitration advocacy, employment litigation, human rights proceedings and the entire spectrum of collective bargaining, including interest arbitrations and strike management. Mark advises a variety of public and private sector employers and brings a practical and solution-focused approach to the legal services he provides.
Mark is recognized as one of Ontario’s leading counsel in the emergency services sector through his work with municipalities in managing their relationships with both firefighters and paramedics. He works extensively in this area and keeps his clients current on existing and emerging sector trends. Mark also chairs the firm’s Municipal industry practice group.
A portion of Mark’s practice also involves day-to-day human resources and workplace consulting. He works closely with various employer groups, speaks extensively at conferences and seminars and conducts client training workshops, all on a wide variety of issues facing management in both labour and employment law. He provides employers with the knowledge and tools they need to anticipate and manage their workplace issues.
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