HAVANx – Terminations & Layoffs: Navigating Legal and HR Best Practices in Construction

Description

1 CPD - Pending Approval

Course Description:

Terminations and layoffs are some of the most challenging situations for any employer—especially in the construction industry, where project demands and workforce needs can change rapidly. This 1-hour session, led by Andrea Roberts CEO of RascalHR Systems Inc., will break down the fundamentals of managing terminations in “How to Fire Your ‘Bob’—Legally, Ethically, and Confidently.” 

Course Outline:

• Why every company ends up with a “Bob”
• Employment law basics: types of terminations and why they matter
• What to have in place before you ever consider terminating someone
• How to terminate without cause (and avoid costly mistakes)
• When and how to terminate with cause (and why it’s rarely your best option)
• The essential termination checklist you need to protect your business
• Q&A

Learning Objectives:

1. A clear understanding of your legal responsibilities
2. A practical checklist you can use immediately
3. Confidence to have the tough conversations — without hesitation
4. Tools to protect your team, culture, and company from risk

SPEAKER:

Andrea Roberts, CEO, RascalHR Systems Inc. & Vine23 Consulting Inc.

Andrea Roberts is the CEO and Founder of RascalHR Systems Inc., a British Columbia-based company transforming legal HR for small and medium-sized businesses across Canada. RascalHR has become Canada’s first platform to make legal HR compliance both accessible and affordable—no lawyers on speed dial required.

With over 25 years of experience in employment law and HR, Andrea knows a thing or two about building strong teams and keeping the right people on board. She’s a certified TopGrading recruiter who helps organizations hire and retain top talent (without the usual HR headaches).

An award-winning leader, Andrea was named the 2025 Corporate Leader of the Year at the Surrey Women in Business Awards by the Surrey Board of Trade—proof that shaking up the status quo pays off. She’s also a sought-after speaker and consultant known for her passion for practical, people-first HR solutions that empower businesses and foster positive workplace cultures.