{"id":7318,"date":"2026-08-11T12:58:19","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T16:58:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ccib.ca\/tib\/?page_id=7318"},"modified":"2026-08-11T13:03:16","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T17:03:16","slug":"employment-law-101-foundations-for-indigenous-businesses","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ccib.ca\/tib\/employment-law-101-foundations-for-indigenous-businesses\/","title":{"rendered":"Employment Law 101: Foundations for Indigenous Businesses"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=&#8221;7321&#8243; img_size=&#8221;1500 by 650&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/h3>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/events.teams.microsoft.com\/event\/20ec50bf-d03b-469f-ba07-6932d90b58c7@dc0a4247-e6b3-41e6-a60a-81a35d882da3\">Register Now<\/a><\/h1>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/h1>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Description<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>This informative webinar features employment law experts Lindsay Gluck and Khiam Nong from Turnpenney Milne LLP, a\u00a0boutique, full-service law firm focused exclusively on workplace\u00a0law.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>This webinar will be an introduction to Employment Law, and will cover the topics listed in the objectives. This will be a good foundation for Indigenous Businesses to build upon their knowledge of Employment Law.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Key learning objectives include:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Understanding employment law considerations for Indigenous employers, including jurisdiction, band governance, policies, and business structures on and off reserve.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Understanding the difference between employees and contractors, and how workplace laws apply.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Creating fair hiring practices, employment agreements, job descriptions and essential workplace policies.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Understanding minimum employment standards, including wages, overtime, leaves, vacations, termination and severance.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Balancing Indigenous cultural practices and community expectations with employment legislation.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>If you\u2019re an Indigenous business owner, register today to gain practical guidance from legal experts.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"title\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>About Turnpenney Milne<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Turnpenney Milne LLP is a boutique law firm practicing exclusively in workplace law.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>They advise on every stage of the employment relationship \u2013 from recruitment, policy design and issues during the employment relationship, to terminations, layoffs and post-employment restrictions. Their practice is distinctive: they represent employers, employees, and act as independent investigators in complex workplace matters. This 360\u00b0 perspective helps them understand where workplace issues come from, how they look from every angle, and how to resolve them in a practical way.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Their advice is pragmatic and strategic. They help clients anticipate risk, stay compliant, and make sound decisions. When disputes cannot be resolved, they bring the advocacy skills, insight and experience needed to litigate effectively.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Their investigation philosophy is informed by their broad perspective on the workplace. While their role is neutral, their experience as a full service employment law firm helps them remain mindful of the overall impact investigations have on the working environment.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1779808990865{padding-top: 5% !important;padding-bottom: 5% !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/vimeo.com\/1195361267?share=copy&amp;fl=sv&amp;fe=ci&#8221; el_width=&#8221;60&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Webinar Facilitators<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;7326&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Lindsay Gluck, Partner<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Guided by a commitment to fairness, integrity and practical solutions, Lindsay is an experienced employment lawyer with a practice <\/strong><strong>dedicated to both workplace investigations, training, and advocacy. She is known for delivering clear, thorough, and impartial <\/strong><strong>investigations, with sensitivity and a trauma informed approach. She works across a wide range of sectors including with Indigenous <\/strong><strong>employers, governments and advocacy groups.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Drawing on a longstanding background in litigation, Lindsay brings a seasoned perspective and skill set to complex workplace <\/strong><strong>issues, ensuring that investigations and advocacy are handled with rigor and fairness. Whether leading sensitive investigations, <\/strong><strong>advising on workplace disputes, or representing clients as an advocate, Lindsay is committed to helping organizations and <\/strong><strong>individuals navigate challenges with integrity and confidence. Lindsay is deeply proud of the firm\u2019s commitment to improving the <\/strong><strong>workplace experience for employers and employees, through all aspects of its client services.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Lindsay is also a leader in the firm\u2019s mentorship program and serves as both a formal and informal mentor for young lawyers both <\/strong><strong>inside and outside of the firm.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;100px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;7328&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Khiam Nong, Partner<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Khiam\u2019s practice focuses on employment and human rights law, workplace investigations and restorative coaching and mediation.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Khiam advises employers on all workplace matters, including best practices, workplace policies, employment agreements and <\/strong><strong>responses to employee concerns and misconduct. She provides employers with day-to-day advice about all aspects of the <\/strong><strong>workplace, including employment standards, human rights compliance and methods of reducing risk in the workplace. While her <\/strong><strong>experience ranges from small start-up companies to large institutional employers in the private sector, she works closely with<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Indigenous communities and is a trusted advisor to several Indigenous organizations.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Khiam is a trained and certified coach and communications facilitator. She facilitates restorative mediations to assist workplace <\/strong><strong>parties to move forward following conflict in the workplace and provides executive coaching to organizational leaders.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Khiam is a skilled litigator and negotiator. She has successfully defended wrongful dismissal actions, employment standards appeals <\/strong><strong>and human rights complaints at court and administrative tribunals in both the provincial and federal spheres. Khiam\u2019s practical <\/strong><strong>approach to workplace disputes is efficient and appreciated by her clients.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/turnpenneymilne.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more about Turnpenney Milne<\/a><\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=&#8221;7321&#8243; img_size=&#8221;1500 by 650&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;] Register Now [\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;] Description This informative webinar features employment law experts Lindsay Gluck and Khiam Nong from Turnpenney Milne LLP, a\u00a0boutique, full-service law firm focused exclusively on workplace\u00a0law. 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