Reminder: ABLE BC Member Webinar This Wednesday How to Navigate Employee Layoffs with go2HR

We know that many ABLE BC members are beginning to, or already have, make the incredibly tough decision to lay off staff. While laying staff off is never the first choice, right now it may seem like an inevitable option.

The liquor, hospitality, and cannabis retail industries are also experiencing profound labour shortages. The impact of trying to replace currently committed staff, should they find employment elsewhere during a layoff, is significant. Additionally, there are important HR, mental health, and legal responsibilities to consider when facing layoffs.

Facilitators:

  • Ginger Brunner, Manager, Industry HR, go2HR

  • Sarah Moseley, HR Consultant, go2HR

Date: Wednesday, August 31, 2022

Time: 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Location: Zoom  

Register here

If you are considering, or have recently moved towards laying off your employees, join go2HR for this practical and informative webinar.

By the end of the session, participants will: 

  • Identify the pros and cons of laying off some, or all, of your workforce

  • Recognize critical human resource (HR) procedures that employers need to have in place prior to any lay-off conversations happening

  • Understand applicable BC Employment Standards Act (ESA) provisions for layoffs, including: employer responsibilities, timelines and what to do if you cannot bring employees back from layoff and need to terminate

  • Gain tips, with sample scripts, to help guide difficult layoff conversations with employees

  • Recognize resources available to help support mental health and wellness for you and your employees during these challenging times

  • Understand how to stay connected with laid off employees to minimize the potential risk of loss through turnover

This webinar is geared specifically toward ABLE BC members. Members will have an opportunity to submit questions during registration for the session.

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Ann Brydle