In this episode, we welcome Brian Gottheil, Director of Training and Transformation at Bernardi Human Resource Law LLP, who brings a wealth of knowledge on employment law and human resources. Brian delves into the nuances of wrongful dismissal and termination, offering practical advice on handling performance issues with fairness and consistency. He underscores the importance of not letting age-related biases affect how older employees are managed, advocating for equitable treatment and careful performance management across all age groups. As the workforce evolves and retirement timelines shift, Brian explores the challenges faced by older workers and the need for employers to update their practices accordingly. He discusses the significance of avoiding unconscious age discrimination in hiring processes and the value of leveraging the extensive experience that older employees bring to the table. This episode provides insightful strategies for creating an inclusive work environment and managing employees with respect and fairness, regardless of their age. Connect with our Hosts: Adrian’s LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/adrianblake1 Trevor’s LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/millerwealthmanagement Connect with out guest: Brian’s LinkedIn:

https://ca.linkedin.com/in/brian-gottheil-10b07649 Connect with Cherry Hill Private Wealth, a trade name of Harbourfront Wealth Management Inc. https://www.cherryhillprivatewealth.ca/ https://www.harbourfrontwealth.com Timestamps: 00:00 00:18 – Shift to the Brian’s introduction and background. 01:40 – Discussion on employment law and recent changes. 03:15 – Focus on wrongful dismissal and termination issues. 05:45 – Talk about employee rights and legal protections. 08:22 – Shift to discussing specific cases and examples. 11:10 – Transition to topics related to employer obligations and best practices. 14:30 – Introduction of the topic on performance management. 17:55 – Discussion on age-related issues in the workplace. 21:12 – Focus on managing older employees and biases. 24:38 – Conversation about retirement and the aging workforce. 28:05 – Shift to discussing technology adoption by older workers. 32:45 – Transition to hiring practices and age discrimination. 37:20 – Focus on unconscious bias in hiring decisions. 42:12 – Shift to wrapping up the conversation and final thoughts. We'd love to hear from you. Let’s schedule a call to meet each other and see if we can help you achieve a financial roadmap that helps you create a financial plan that focuses on what, and whom, means the most to you. Book a consultation call here.https://www.cherryhillprivatewealth.ca/contact