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Coffee ’n’ Law is an employment law–focused podcast that delivers timely, relevant workplace law insights in an engaging, accessible format. Each episode covers a specific topic HR professionals and business leaders need to understand, without being overly technical or academic.

Aug 12

Why Employees Unionize: Labour Law & What Employers Need to Know

This week on Coffee ‘n’ Law, a podcast from First30 for HR leaders and employers, host Amy Davies welcomes Peter W. Vlaar, founder and principal lawyer at In Good Counsel, to discuss unions, labour law and employee relations in Canadian workplaces. What’s the difference between labour law and employment law? Peter breaks down the distinction and explains what HR leaders and employers need to understand about unionized and non-unionized workplaces. Amy and Peter also explore why employees choose to unionize, the workplace conditions that can contribute to unionization, and what employers can do to build stronger employee relationships long before a unionization effort begins. In this episode: • The difference between labour law and employment law • Why employees choose to unionize • Workplace issues that can contribute to unionization • The role of leadership, culture and employee relations • What employers can do before unionization becomes a concern • What HR leaders should know about unionized workplaces About Coffee ‘n’ Law Hosted by Amy Davies, Founder and CEO of First30, Coffee ‘n’ Law brings HR and legal experts together for candid conversations about the workplace issues HR leaders and employers are navigating today. First30 is a Canadian HR solutions provider offering outplacement and career transition services, employee onboarding technology, onboarding programs, retention and employee engagement solutions, and workforce planning support. Coffee ‘n’ Law is produced by Storyphora. Connect with Peter Vlaar: On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-w-vlaar-66028b21/ Email: info@ingoodcounsel.ca Visit Seabrook Workplace Law’s website: www.ingoodcounsel.ca Connect with Amy Davies: On LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/daviesamy Email: amy@first30ready.com Visit First30's website: www.first30ready.com HR Law Canada Stay up to date with employment law news by subscribing to HR Law Canada: www.hrlawcanada.com This podcast is produced by Storyphora, www.storyphora.com, info@storyphora.com #amydavies #petervlaar #coffeenlaw #employmentlaw #HRleaders #workplacelaw #labourlaw #unionization
Jul 29

Parental Leave

Seabrook Workplace Law founder, Samantha Seabrook, makes her debut on Coffee ‘n’ Law to speak with Amy Davies of First30 about parental leave. As both an HR practitioner and an employment lawyer, Samantha has unique expertise. Parental leave has changed significantly over the past few years, and it will continue to change in the years to come. It’s an important topic for HR to track, and this episode is a great place to get started. Connect with Samantha Seabrook: On LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-seabrook-1a6a213b/ Email: samantha@swl.ca Visit Seabrook Workplace Law’s website: www.seabrookworkplacelaw.ca Connect with Amy Davies: On LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/daviesamy Email: amy@first30ready.com Visit First30's website: www.first30ready.com HR Law Canada Stay up to date with employment law news by subscribing to HR Law Canada: www.hrlawcanada.com This podcast is produced by Storyphora, www.storyphora.com, info@storyphora.com #amydavies #samanthaseabrook #coffeenlaw #employmentlaw #HRleaders #workplacelaw #parentalleave
Jul 8

Conversations That Can Get You Fired!

Gowling WLG partner and employment lawyer Neena Gupta returns to Coffee ‘n’ Law to discuss workplace communications that can result in termination. Neena outlines the importance of determining context in communication, and how because comments can be linked to culture, they may be acceptable in some workplaces and not others. Neena also touches on the specific areas of workplace communications that HR should be very careful about. And with respect to written communication, she provides very specific advice that we could all benefit from following. Connect with Neena Gupta: On LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/neena-gupta-0107aa4 Email: neena.gupta@gowlingwlg.com Visit Gowling WLG's website: www.gowlingwlg.com Connect with Amy Davies: On LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/daviesamy Email: amy@first30ready.com Visit First30's website: www.first30ready.com HR Law Canada Stay up to date with employment law news by subscribing to HR Law Canada: www.hrlawcanada.com This podcast is produced by Storyphora, www.storyphora.com, info@storyphora.com #amydavies #neenagupta #coffeenlaw #employmentlaw #HRleaders #workplacelaw #employeemonitoring #privacy
Jun 24

HR in the Age of AI: Managing People, Performance and Risk

SpringLaw Managing Partner Lisa Stam joins First30's Amy Davies to discuss the widespread implications of AI on people management, performance evaluation, and the very real opportunities and risks it can create. Adopting AI means organizations need an up-to-date AI policy, and you might be surprised how often Lisa recommends updating this document to keep up with the rapid pace of change! HR must prepare now for the future of AI in the workplace, and Lisa shares her thoughts on what that requires. Connect with Lisa Stam: On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisastam/ Email: lstam@springlaw.ca Visit Spring Law's website: www.canadaemploymenthumanrightslaw.com (Blog) www.springlaw.ca (Company) Connect with Amy Davies: On LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/daviesamy Email: amy@first30ready.com Visit First30's website: www.first30ready.com HR Law Canada Stay up to date with employment law news by subscribing to HR Law Canada: www.hrlawcanada.com This podcast is produced by Storyphora, www.storyphora.com, info@storyphora.com #amydavies #lisastam #coffeenlaw #employmentlaw #HRleaders #workplacelaw #workplaceai
Jun 10

Employee Monitoring

Gowling WLG's Neena Gupta returns to Coffee ’n’ Law to discuss the complex topic of employee monitoring. Neena and host Amy Davies explore what constitutes electronic monitoring in today's workplaces, from key fobs and GPS tracking to keystroke monitoring and workplace cameras. They also discuss employers' obligations to disclose these practices to employees. The conversation covers audio recordings in the workplace, employee surveys, and AI-powered workplace tools, all areas where Human Resources professionals and employers need to stay informed as workplace laws continue to evolve alongside advances in technology and artificial intelligence. Connect with Neena Gupta: On LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/neena-gupta-0107aa4 Email: neena.gupta@gowlingwlg.com Visit Gowling WLG's website: www.gowlingwlg.com Connect with Amy Davies: On LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/daviesamy Email: amy@first30ready.com Visit First30's website: www.first30ready.com HR Law Canada Stay up to date with employment law news by subscribing to HR Law Canada: www.hrlawcanada.com This podcast is produced by Storyphora, www.storyphora.com, info@storyphora.com #amydavies #neenagupta #coffeenlaw #employmentlaw #HRleaders #workplacelaw #employeemonitoring #privacy
May 27

Pay Equity

Ontario Pay Equity Commissioner and CEO Kadie Philp joins First30 CEO Amy Davies in this episode of Coffee ’n’ Law for an insightful discussion on pay equity, workplace compliance, and the importance of proactive HR practices. Amy and Kadie explore how the Pay Equity Office identifies high-risk sectors, what can trigger investigations or complaints, and why maintaining strong documentation and compensation records is essential for organizations of all sizes. Kadie also explains how employers can proactively assess pay equity risks, what happens when gaps are identified, and why transparency around compensation is becoming increasingly important. Connect with Kadie Philp: On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kadiewardphilp/ Visit the Pay Equity Office: www.payequity.gov.on.ca Resources from the Ontario Pay Equity Office: · Learn more about the Pay Equity Act: Pay Equity and You · Read Ontario’s Pay Equity Act with Selected Case References, 2022 · Learn how to do Pay Equity in 7 Steps · Access the Pay Equity Solution for Small Business Do-It-Yourself Toolkit · Listen to the PEO’s podcast “Level the Paying Field” · I Work in Ontario: answers to some commonly asked questions · I Hire in Ontario: answers to some commonly asked questions · Contact the Pay Equity Office and file a complaint Reports from the Ontario Pay Equity Office: · Theory of Change for Achieving Equal Pay for Work of Equal Value report · Understanding the Gender Pension Gap in Canada report Ontario Pay Equity Office Social Media Accounts: · LinkedIn: Ontario Pay Equity Office · English X: @OntPayEquity · French X: @OntPayEquityFR · YouTube: Ontario Pay Equity Office · Email: AskPayEquity@ontario.ca Connect with Amy Davies: On LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/daviesamy Email: amy@first30ready.com Visit First30's website: www.first30ready.com HR Law Canada Stay up to date with employment law news by subscribing to HR Law Canada: www.hrlawcanada.com This podcast is produced by Storyphora, www.storyphora.com, info@storyphora.com #amydavies #coffeenlaw #employmentlaw #HRleaders #payequity #workplacelaw #genderpaygap
May 6

Accommodations: When Do Employers Need to Accommodate?

Gowling WLG partner Neena Gupta returns to Coffee ‘n’ Law this week to explore what employer accommodation means from a legal perspective. Neena and host Amy Davies discuss how accommodations can exist in many forms, from modified duties and adjusted schedules to leaves of absence, and why the process requires thoughtful analysis, collaboration, and documentation. The conversation also covers common and evolving accommodation requests, including work-from-home arrangements, and Neena explains what employers are entitled to ask for in terms of documentation. Connect with Neena Gupta: On LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/neena-gupta-0107aa4 Email: neena.gupta@gowlingwlg.com Visit Gowling WLG's website: www.gowlingwlg.com Connect with Amy Davies: On LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/daviesamy Email: amy@first30ready.com Visit First30's website: www.first30ready.com HR Law Canada Stay up to date with employment law news by subscribing to HR Law Canada: www.hrlawcanada.com This podcast is produced by Storyphora, www.storyphora.com, info@storyphora.com #amydavies #neenagupta #coffeenlaw #employmentlaw #HRleaders #workplacelaw #employmentaccommodation
Apr 22

Dismissals Demystified: With Cause, Without Cause and Constructive Dismissal

Employment lawyer Stuart Rudner joins First30 CEO Amy Davies in this episode of Coffee ’n’ Law for an in-depth discussion on dismissals and terminations. Amy and Stuart talk about termination as a legal risk for organizations, and misconceptions like the “one month per year” severance. Stuart explains the important distinctions between termination with cause and without cause, and why employers often have more flexibility than they realize. In this episode’s “Spill the Tea” segment, Stuart describes an instance of employee misuse of company phones by sending and receiving inappropriate texts and images, and the positions of the employees involved proved even more shocking. Connect with Stuart Rudner: On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/stuartrudner/ Visit Rudner Law: www.rudnerlaw.ca Get your copy of Stuart’s book, You’re Fired! Cause For Dismissal in Canada, here: www.rudnerlaw.ca/publications/ Connect with Amy Davies: On LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/daviesamy Email: amy@first30ready.com Visit First30's website: www.first30ready.com HR Law Canada Stay up to date with employment law news by subscribing to HR Law Canada: www.hrlawcanada.com This podcast is produced by Storyphora, www.storyphora.com, info@storyphora.com #amydavies #coffeenlaw #employmentlaw #HRleaders #termination #workplacelaw

Coffee ’n’ Law is an employment law–focused podcast that delivers timely, relevant workplace law insights in an engaging, accessible format. Each episode covers a specific topic HR professionals and business leaders need to understand, without being overly technical or academic.

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Amy Davies
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2026
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