DATE: August 20, 2025
TIME: 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET
Are you prepared for the most significant employment law changes impacting Canadian franchisors in 2025?
As Canada’s employment law landscape continues to evolve, franchisors must understand their obligations to minimize legal risk. Join Jennifer Shayko, Partner and Leader of the Aird & Berlis LLP Franchising Group, and Maliesa Cadogan, Founder of Hot Perspectives, for a timely and practical legal update tailored specifically for franchise systems operating in Canada.
This expert-led session will break down the key legal and regulatory developments affecting franchise employment practices in 2025, including:
- New Federal Proposals to the Employment Rights Bill
- Explore the latest federal initiatives that redefine employment classifications and strengthen worker protections, including the presumption that paid workers are employees unless proven otherwise
- Canada Labour Code Amendments
- Learn how Bill C-58 affects federally regulated employers, including a ban on replacement workers during strikes and lockouts, and updates to termination notice periods and leave entitlements
- Joint Employer Liability in Canada
- Understand how evolving interpretations of joint employment could increase franchisor exposure to employment-related claims and what steps you can take to mitigate risk
This session is ideal for franchisors, legal counsel, HR professionals, compliance officers and anyone responsible for employment practices within a franchise system. You’ll walk away with actionable insights and legal strategies to help you adapt your policies, contracts and compliance frameworks with confidence.
Learn & Grow webinars are eligible for 50 CFE participation credits each! Learn more about CFE program here.
SPEAKERS:
Jennifer Shayko is a recognized leader in Canada’s legal franchise community, known for her rare blend of corporate, litigation and in-house expertise. She is a Partner and Leader of the Aird & Berlis LLP Franchising Group, where she provides strategic, full-spectrum counsel to franchisors across industries, including food and beverage, hospitality, trucking and logistics, automotive, fashion and retail.
Maliesa Cadogan is the founder of HOT Perspectives, where she equips leaders with the skills and framework for courageous conversations that drive business results and build brand value.
With nearly 20 years of Franchise experience across HR, Operations & Training, and a deep commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – Maliesa has a record of success on-boarding more than 50 new franchise partners, opening over 50 locations, and playing a key role in record-setting growth for some of Canada’s most iconic QSR brands.
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