Labour Arbitration Skills

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4 Credits

Learning the advocate’s art and science of building and presenting winning arbitration cases.

Upcoming Sessions

June 10, 2024 - June 13, 2024
Kingston
$5295

Registration Deadline: June 7, 2024

In-Person

Program Overview

Learning Outcomes

Who Should Attend

Facilitators and Speakers

Takeaway Tools

Program Overview

Learning the Advocate’s Art and Science of Building and Presenting Winning Arbitration Cases

Effective advocacy before an arbitrator requires the same blend of skills, and techniques as advocacy before a judge in a courtroom. It requires careful and extensive preparation before the hearing, concise opening statements, organized and efficient presentation of evidence, and persuasive argument. Leading advocates and arbitrators will coach you through the preparation and presentation of a challenging arbitration case.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Objectives

Prepare effectively for the hearing and develop the theory of the case
Make opening and closing statements
Examine and cross-examine witnesses effectively
Tender evidence and object to evidence
Prepare and present a mock arbitration before an experienced arbitrator

Organizational Benefits

Significant savings in grievance arbitration costs
Faster and more streamlined preparation for hearings
Better labour management relations

Who Should Attend

Labour Lawyers

Gain increased knowledge of the grievance process.

Labour Relations Professionals

Prepare and present cases before a board of arbitrators with confidence.

Facilitators and Speakers

Macey Nielissen

Speaker

Deborah Leighton

Facilitator

Craig Flood

Speaker

Takeaway Tools

Case studies and handouts

“The Queen's IRC courses are excellent! I learned many new and valuable skills and increased my knowledge base. I wish I had learned a lot of this information years ago; it definitely would have helped me in my work. I am very pleased that I have this information and these new skills moving forward.”

Lynn WardellVP, Program Operations & Regional Director, Oxford & East Middlesex Canadian Mental Health Association

“Queen’s IRC delivers quality training – effectively bridging theory and practice and offering meaningful opportunities to engage in your learning process.”

Corinne GuindonSenior Change Management Advisor, Integrated Investment Strategy, Research Programs,
Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Government of Canada

“This is my first time attending a course at Queen's IRC and it will not be my last. This is one of the best professional development experiences that I have had. From the moment I registered, the course was thoughtfully organized and executed with incredibly talented faculty. I am excited to take this learning back and start applying it right away.”

Sara JohnstonChief, Paramedic Services, City of Kawartha Lakes

“Queen’s IRC delivers quality training – effectively bridging theory and practice and offering meaningful opportunities to engage in your learning process.”