BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Lancaster House - ECPv6.15.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Lancaster House X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://lancasterhouse.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Lancaster House REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/St_Johns BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0330 TZOFFSETTO:-0230 TZNAME:NDT DTSTART:20260308T053000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0230 TZOFFSETTO:-0330 TZNAME:NST DTSTART:20261101T043000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20260101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/St_Johns:20261117T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/St_Johns:20261126T153000 DTSTAMP:20260719T032707 CREATED:20250228T152543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T185218Z UID:16125-1794916800-1795707000@lancasterhouse.com SUMMARY:Effective Grievance Handling and Arbitration Advocacy: Intensive training for employers and unions DESCRIPTION:4 sessions over 2 weeks – Tuesdays and Thursdays\, 12:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. ET each day \nThis virtual program is taking place in partnership with the Gardiner Centre at Memorial University of Newfoundland. \nProgram Details Employer and union representatives should cultivate the skills and knowledge necessary to resolve grievances early\, before expensive and unpredictable arbitration is necessary. However\, not every grievance can be settled without arbitration. When arbitration is necessary\, both employer and union representatives need to be able to effectively mount a successful position or provide meaningful support to counsel.   \nThroughout this program\, an experienced arbitrator and two seasoned advocates (one union-side and one management side) lead participants through the core elements of grievance handling\, settlement considerations\, case preparation\, preliminary issues\, and the rules of evidence.   \nIn the latter half of the program\, participants will work in groups to prepare for and take part in a realistic mock grievance arbitration. With guidance and feedback from the arbitrator\, participants collaborate to develop opening and closing statements and examine and cross examine witnesses.   \nThis hands on and practical certificate program equips both employer and union representatives with the skills they need to resolve grievances effectively and to advocate with confidence when arbitration becomes necessary.  \n\nWhat to Expect:\nThis virtual certificate program takes place over four half-day afternoon sessions\, held on Tuesdays and Thursdays across two weeks. Designed to fit into busy work schedules\, the program blends theoretical foundations with practical strategies to support effective grievance handling in unionized workplaces.  \nDay 1 – Explore the fundamentals of grievance handling\, settlement considerations\, and advocacy strategy\, including how to gather and share evidence effectively.  \nDay 2 – Dive into preliminary arbitration issues\, key rules of evidence\, and the essentials of delivering opening and closing statements.  \nDay 3 – Learn about mediation options and begin the hands-on mock arbitration\, delivering opening statements\, examining witnesses\, and receiving feedback from the arbitrator.  \nDay 4 – Conclude the mock arbitration\, complete witness examinations\, deliver closing statements\, and receive final feedback from the arbitrator.  \nAll participants will receive a comprehensive digital resource package that includes textbook chapters\, case summaries\, and additional materials prepared by Lancaster House program lawyers to support ongoing learning. Upon completion of the program\, participants will receive a certificate jointly issued by Lancaster House and Memorial University of Newfoundland.  \nWho Should Attend?\nThis program is ideal for professionals involved in grievance handling\, workplace dispute resolution\, and arbitration advocacy\, including: \n\nUnion Representatives and Labour Advocates – Individuals responsible for filing\, advancing\, or representing members in grievance processes who want to strengthen their settlement strategies and arbitration skills. \nHuman Resources and Labour Relations Professionals – HR and LR practitioners who manage grievances\, participate in hearings\, or support legal counsel in preparing arbitration cases. \nLabour and Employment Lawyers – Legal professionals seeking practical insights into the advocacy strategies used by experienced union and management representatives.\nManagers and Supervisors in Unionized Workplaces – Operational leaders who attend grievance meetings or provide key evidence and documentation for arbitration proceedings. \nPublic Sector Administrators and Organizational Leaders – Individuals involved in labour relations oversight or policy who need to understand how grievance and arbitration processes impact workplace dynamics and decision-making. \n\nLearning Outcomes:\nParticipants will leave this training equipped to:  \n\nPrepare effectively for grievance meetings and arbitration hearings; \nIdentify which grievances should proceed to arbitration; \nAnalyze the strengths and weaknesses of grievance cases; \nPresent persuasive arguments through examination and oral advocacy; and \nSupport early and strategic resolution of workplace disputes. \n\nPricing $1\,995.00Add to cart \n \n \nFacilitator Coming Soon. \nSpeakers Coming Soon. \nCPD\n\n\nThis program has been approved by CPHR Alberta for 12 Continuing Professional Development hours.\n\n\n\n\nThis program has been approved by CPHR BC & Yukon for 12 Continuing Professional Development hours.\n\n\n\n\nThis program has been approved for 12 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours under Section A of the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Log of the Human Resource Professionals Association (HRPA).\n\n\n\n\n \n\nThis program has been approved by the Law Society of British Columbia for 12 Continuing Professional Development hours.\nMembers of the Law Society of Ontario may consider counting this program for 12 Substantive hours; 0 Professionalism hours.\nMembers of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society may count this program for 12 Continuing Professional Development hours.\nMembers of the Law Society of New Brunswick may consider this program for 12 Continuing Professional Development hours. URL:https://lancasterhouse.com/event/effective-grievance-handling-and-arbitration-advocacy-intensive-training-for-employers-and-unions/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Professional Learning Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lancasterhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Effective-Grievance-Handling-and-Arbitration-Advocacy-banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261126T123000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261126T140000 DTSTAMP:20260719T032707 CREATED:20250825T193655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T153528Z UID:17510-1795696200-1795701600@lancasterhouse.com SUMMARY:Family Status Accommodation in Ontario: Exploring caselaw\, challenges\, and emerging trends through practical scenarios DESCRIPTION:Select an option\n \n Live Webinar \n \n Live Webinar\, video\, and MP3 Bundle \n \n\n \n\n Add to Cart\n \n\n \n \nIn this interactive webinar\, legal experts will examine the leading Ontario cases and legislation defining the scope of family status discrimination\, the duties of accommodation\, and what constitutes undue hardship. We will explore how recent decisions are being applied in workplaces across the province\, and what they mean for both employers and employees. Whether you’re implementing accommodation policies\, advising clients\, or managing requests for flexible work\, this session will help you stay ahead of emerging trends and compliance risks. \nPanelists will address the following questions: \n\nIn what circumstances have adjudicators found that employees must be accommodated through work-from-home arrangements to accommodate child- or elder-care responsibilities?\nWhat information can employers require to support work-from-home arrangements in order to accommodate family responsibilities? Can employees be required to use their own resources before asking management for accommodation?\nWhen will a requirement that an employee return to in-person work amount to a bona fide occupational requirement? When will an employer be able to establish that it would amount to undue hardship to allow an employee to work on a remote\, hybrid or flexible basis?\nWhat practical considerations should be considered when assessing whether employees should be permitted to work from home? What flexible working options are available other than remote or hybrid work?\nWhat trends are emerging in damage awards for discrimination\, failure to accommodate\, and reprisals relating to family status claims?\n\nModerator \n\n\n \nJessica Connell\nMediator\, Arbitrator and Investigator \nJM Connell Professional Corporation – Dispute Resolution and Legal Service \n\n\nSpeakers \n\n\n \nAndrew Astritis\nUnion Counsel\nRavenlaw LLP \n\n\n \nJessica Connell\nMediator\, Arbitrator and Investigator \nJM Connell Professional Corporation – Dispute Resolution and Legal Service \n\n\n \nLaurie Jessome\nEmployer Counsel\nCassels Brock & Blackwell LLP \n\n\nLive Webinar: Attend the session in real time and engage directly with the speakers. \nIncludes: \n\nDownloadable comprehensive reference materials researched by Lancaster House lawyers\nAccess to the live session\nOpportunity to ask the experts direct questions and participate in the chat with your peers\n\nOption: Live Webinar$295.00Add to cart \n \n \nBundle (Video\, MP3\, & Audio)Get the full live experience plus post-event resources for continued learning. \nIncludes: \n\nDownloadable comprehensive reference materials researched by Lancaster House lawyers\nAccess to the live session\nOpportunity to ask the experts direct questions and participate in the chat with your peers\nVideo recording of the session\nMP3 audio recording\nFull transcript\n\nOption: Live Webinar\, video\, and MP3 Bundle$595.00Add to cart \n \n \nWebinar On DemandAccess the session anytime\, at your convenience. On-demand content is only available after the live session has concluded. For a full list of Lancaster’s library of webinars on demand\, click here. \nIncludes: \n\nDownloadable comprehensive reference materials researched by Lancaster House lawyers\nVideo recording of the session\nMP3 audio recording\nFull transcript\n\nAccreditation \nCPD\nLancaster House provides professional education programs that qualify for CPD credit for human resources professionals\, lawyers\, and paralegals across Canada. URL:https://lancasterhouse.com/event/family-status-accommodation-in-ontario-exploring-caselaw-challenges-and-emerging-trends-through-practical-scenarios/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lancasterhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/family-status-accommodation-in-ontario-exploring-caselaw-challenges-and-emerging-trends-through-practical-scenarios.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR