Experience the Small Business Growth Series hosted by the Humber River Centre, where each session is guided by industry professionals committed to delivering practical and relevant content to help support your business at any stage of growth.
HRC...
Experience the Small Business Growth Series hosted by the Humber River Centre, where each session is guided by industry professionals committed to delivering practical and relevant content to help support your business at any stage of growth.
HRC Small Business Growth Series: Navigating Labour Laws & Compliance for Small Business Owners
Date: Thursday, October 30th, 2025.
Location: 28 Ann Street, Bolton Ontario L7E 1B9. In the Humber River Centre (2nd floor)
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
This presentation equips small business owners with actionable insights to navigate labour laws, reduce risks, and build an engaged team of employees.
You will learn:
- Understanding Employment Standards – Key regulations on wages, hours, breaks, vacation time and pay, and termination.
- Hiring Compliance – Applying non-discriminatory talent recruiting and hiring practices and avoiding misclassification issues.
- Workplace Policies – Documenting your commitment to fair employment practices through legally compliant policies on harassment, health and safety, and workplace rights.
- Risk Management – Limiting the risk of employee disengagement through ethical, respectful, trusting leadership practices and behaviours.
Speaker Bio:
Marcella-Penny Kowalchuk is a Human Resources Leadership Consultant with over 20 years of experience in strategic workforce planning, labor law compliance, and business operations. She specializes in helping organizations navigate workplace challenges by assessing priorities, co-creating action plans, and integrating industry-leading HR practices.
Her expertise spans employee engagement, performance management, workplace accommodations, talent acquisition, union/labor relations, and workplace investigations. Marcella is a trusted advisor for small business owners, assisting them in understanding employment standards, mitigating legal risks, and fostering fair work environments. She also serves as a professor, teaching HR and business administration courses. As a Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) and HRPA member, she holds a Certificate in Human Resources Management alongside training in workplace investigations, management development, psychological health and safety, and organizational design.
