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SUMMARY:Bargaining from Start to Finish: What to expect\, what to avoid
DESCRIPTION:Program OverviewParticipants will hear from leading experts and work in small groups on skill-building exercises\, learning how to apply an EDI lens to the bargaining process from start to finish. \nThis workshop is designed for union leaders and negotiators\, employer representatives and HR professionals\, and labour relations specialists and legal experts. \nAttendees also have the option to attend our featured conferences at the same venue. Bundle pricing is available! \nWhat to Expect \nAttendees will be encouraged to ask questions\, engage with other participants\, and consider how collaborative approaches between union and management can help meet legal obligations\, enhanced workplace equity\, diversity\, and inclusion\, and benefit employees and businesses alike. \nAll participants also receive a comprehensive set of digital materials\, including textbook chapters\, case summaries\, and additional resources compiled by Lancaster House program lawyers for continued learning and reference. \nWho Should Attend \nThis workshop is ideal for: \n\nUnion Representatives and Labour Negotiators\n\n\nGovernment and Organizational Leaders\, Employer Representatives\, and Human Resources and Labour Relations Professionals\n\n\nLabour and Employment Lawyers\n\n\nMediators\, Conciliators\, and Arbitrators\n\nBargaining in the Broader Public Sector Skills Training WorkshopIn this full-day workshop\, experts will guide participants through the bargaining process\, from start to finish\, with a focus on preparing for bargaining\, applying negotiation strategies\, and crafting appropriate collective agreement language. Participants will engage in interactive exercises relevant to the principles and practices discussed throughout the day. Questions to be discussed include: \nPreparing for Bargaining \n\nHow is collective bargaining conducted in the public and broader public sectors? How do mandates affect bargaining?\nHow should parties efficiently and effectively prepare for bargaining?\nWhat factors should parties consider when developing a bargaining strategy?\nWhat are best practices for drafting bargaining proposals? What steps should employers and unions take when drafting or reviewing bargaining proposals?\nWhy is costing necessary? How should parties determine the cost of benefits under a collective agreement?\n\nNegotiating and Communicating \n\nWhat are examples of negotiation strategies and tactics?\nHow can parties identify and counteract bad faith bargaining?\nWhen should parties consider mediation or other dispute resolution options?\nWhat considerations should parties bear in mind when selecting a mediator?\nWhat actions should unions and employers avoid when communicating with members or employees and the media during bargaining? How can parties engage the media effectively?\n\nBargaining Novel or Pressing Issues and Collective Agreement Language \n\nWhat strategies should be employed when bargaining novel or pressing issues\, such as the use of artificial intelligence (“AI”) and workloads?\nWhat rules should parties keep in mind when drafting collective agreement provisions\, especially with respect to novel issues?\nHow do arbitrators interpret provisions of a collective agreement? What lessons can be learned from recent decisions in which arbitrators have interpreted contentious provisions?\n\nConcluding Bargaining \n\nWhat steps are involved in the ratification of a collective agreement?\nWhat information should parties preserve in anticipation of future disagreements or in preparation for the next round of bargaining?\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime\nSchedule\n\n\n\n\nBreakfast\n8:00 am – 9:00 am ET\n\n\nWorkshop\n9:00 am – 10:25 am ET\n\n\nMorning Break\n10:25 am – 10:40 am ET\n\n\nWorkshop\n10:40 am – 12:00 pm ET\n\n\nLunch\n12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET\n\n\nWorkshop\n1:00 pm – 2:20 pm ET\n\n\nAfternoon Break\n2:20 pm – 2:35 pm ET\n\n\nWorkshop\n2:35 pm – 4:00 pm ET\n\n\nWorkshop Ends\n4:00 pm ET\n\n\n\n\nFood and BeveragesBreakfast and lunch to be provided\, with a variety of snacks and refreshments available during breaks. Breakfast is provided prior to the workshop and will be available starting at 8:00 am. Please share any dietary requirements at the time of registration so we can best accommodate your needs. \nChanges and NotificationsAll dates\, prices\, and locations are subject to change. Registrants will be notified of any changes to venues or dates. If you have any questions\, please contact customerservice@lancasterhouse.com. \nPricingBargaining in the Broader Public Sector Skills Training – Workshop \n$1\,355.00Add to cart	\n			\n \nAttendees have the option to attend our featured conferences taking place on December 2 and 3 at the same venue. Bundle pricing is available. \nBargaining in the Broader Public Sector Conference 2026  \nLancaster House’s Bargaining in the Broader Public Sector Conference returns in-person on Wednesday\, December 2\, bringing together leading experts\, union representatives\, employer negotiators\, and neutrals to examine the latest developments shaping collective bargaining in the public sector. This year’s program will provide crucial updates on the economic outlook and its implications for labour relations\, as well as recent case law\, legislative changes\, and major political and policy developments that will inform your next round of bargaining. \nLabour Arbitration and Policy Conference 2026 \nLancaster House’s Labour Arbitration and Policy Conference will take place in person on Thursday\, December 3 at the Hilton Downtown\, offering essential updates and analysis for union and management representatives\, legal practitioners\, and labour relations professionals. This year’s program will delve into the real-world workplace impact of significant legal\, legislative\, and policy developments\, with a focus on how recent news and trends are shaping arbitration and labour relations in and beyond. \nLabour Arbitration and Policy Skills Training WorkshopLancaster House’s Labour Arbitration and Policy Skills Training Workshop will take place in person on Friday\, December 4\, simultaneous to this workshop. \nSpeakers\n\n \nAbe Nasirzadeh\nLabour Relations AdvisorToronto District School Board \n\n\nCPDCPD\nLancaster House provides professional education programs that qualify for CPD credit for human resources professionals\, lawyers\, and paralegals across Canada. More details regarding specific approvals from CPD accreditors to come.
URL:https://lancasterhouse.com/event/ontario-bargaining-in-the-broader-public-sector-skills-training-workshop/
LOCATION:Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel\, 123 Queen Street West\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5H 3M9 Most popular places at this add\, Canada
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SUMMARY:An In-Depth Workshop on Accommodating Chronic\, Episodic\, and Dynamic Disabilities: Current medical science and practical solutions
DESCRIPTION:Program OverviewDesigned for management\, union participants\, and legal practitioners alike\, attendees will hear from leading experts and work in small groups on skill-building exercises. \nAttendees also have the option to attend our featured conferences at the same venue. Bundle pricing is available. \nWhat to Expect: \nIn this full-day workshop\, an experienced facilitator\, along with employer and union representatives\, will guide participants through a facilitated discussion and interactive exercises. \nAttendees will be encouraged to ask questions and engage with other participants. All participants also receive a comprehensive set of digital materials\, including textbook chapters\, case summaries\, and additional resources compiled by Lancaster House program lawyers for continued learning and reference. \nWho Should Attend \nThis workshop is ideal for: \n\nHuman Resources (HR) Managers and Directors\n\n\nUnion Officers and Representatives\n\n\nLegal Practitioners\n\nLabour Arbitration and Policy Skills Training WorkshopThis workshop examines the latest information surrounding chronic\, episodic\, and dynamic disabilities and what it means for workplace accommodation in practice. Participants will explore practical strategies for navigating complex accommodation requests and evolving medical information requirements and practices. Specifically\, the workshop will address: \nPart I – Understanding the science \n\nWhat is an episodic disability? What is a dynamic disability\, and how do they differ? How do these contrast with disabilities with more stable or non-fluctuating limitations?\nWhat does medical science tell us about fluctuating mental health disabilities such as bipolar disorder and schizoaffective disorder? What does medical science tell us about physical disabilities that can involve significant fluctuations in symptoms and functioning such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis (RA)?\n\nPart II – Rethinking accommodation \n\nDo traditional accommodation models adequately address disabilities where an employee’s functional capacity changes over time? How can workplaces build flexibility into their workplace practices so that they can better adapt to changing needs?\nWhat happens when an employee discloses an episodic or dynamic disability only after attendance\, performance\, or conduct concerns have arisen? How should the employer respond?\nWhat information can employers legitimately request about an employee’s condition and anticipated absences?\nWhat happens when medical information is incomplete\, inconsistent\, or keeps changing? How should employers respond when medical documentation evolves\, different health-care providers provide different information\, or an employee’s condition does not follow the expected trajectory?\n\nPart III – Practical Accommodation \n\nWhen does flexibility become an accommodation and when does it become unworkable? How should employers approach flexible scheduling\, remote work\, modified duties\, intermittent leave\, reduced hours\, attendance flexibility\, and other arrangements for employees with dynamic\, chronic\, and episodic disabilities?\nHow should employers and unions monitor an accommodation to determine whether it is working\, and when should the accommodation plan be revisited?\nWhat happens when an accommodation plan stops working? When circumstances change\, can an employer revisit or modify an existing accommodation\, and what does a proper reassessment process look like?\nHow can employers design attendance-management policies that appropriately account for episodic and dynamic disabilities? What input should unions have?\nHow do employers distinguish disability-related limitations from performance\, attendance\, or conduct issues? What should employers do when the two overlap?\n\nPart IV – Legal boundaries and difficult cases \n\nHow should employers approach concerns about safety\, reliability\, or workplace behaviour when they intersect with a disability?\nWhen should employers seek additional medical\, occupational\, or other expert input when accommodation\, safety\, or functional capacity is unclear?\nWhen does accommodation reach the point of undue hardship\, and what evidence is actually required to establish it?\nWhat does a genuinely collaborative accommodation process look like in difficult cases? How should employers\, employees\, unions\, medical professionals\, and counsel work together when there is disagreement about restrictions\, proposed accommodations\, or whether further accommodation is possible?\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime\nSchedule\n\n\n\n\nBreakfast\n8:00 am – 9:00 am ET\n\n\nWorkshop\n9:00 am – 10:25 am ET\n\n\nMorning Break\n10:25 am – 10:40 am ET\n\n\nWorkshop\n10:40 am – 12:00 pm ET\n\n\nLunch\n12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET\n\n\nWorkshop\n1:00 pm – 2:20 pm ET\n\n\nAfternoon Break\n2:20 pm – 2:35 pm ET\n\n\nWorkshop\n2:35 pm – 4:00 pm ET\n\n\nWorkshop Ends\n4:00 pm ET\n\n\n\n\nFood and BeveragesBreakfast and lunch to be provided\, with a variety of snacks and refreshments available during breaks. Breakfast is provided prior to the workshop and will be available starting at 8:00 am. Please share any dietary requirements at the time of registration so we can best accommodate your needs. \nChanges and NotificationsAll dates\, prices\, and locations are subject to change. Registrants will be notified of any changes to venues or dates. If you have any questions\, please contact customerservice@lancasterhouse.com. \nPricingLabour Arbitration and Policy Skills Training Conference – Workshop \n$1\,355.00Add to cart	\n			\n \nFeatured ConferencesAttendees have the option to attend our featured conferences taking place on December 2 and 3 at the same venue. Bundle pricing is available. \nBargaining in the Broader Public Sector Conference 2026  \nLancaster House’s Bargaining in the Broader Public Sector Conference returns in person on Wednesday\, December 2\, bringing together leading experts\, union representatives\, employer negotiators\, and neutrals to examine the latest developments shaping collective bargaining in the public sector. This year’s program will provide crucial updates on the economic outlook and its implications for labour relations\, as well as recent case law\, legislative changes\, and major political and policy developments that will inform your next round of bargaining. \nLabour Arbitration and Policy Conference 2026 \nLancaster House’s Labour Arbitration and Policy Conference will take place in person on Thursday December 3\, offering essential updates and analysis for union and management representatives\, legal practitioners\, and labour relations professionals. This year’s program will delve into the real-world workplace impact of significant legal\, legislative\, and policy developments\, with a focus on how recent news and trends are shaping arbitration and labour relations in and beyond. \nAttendees also have the option to attend the Public Sector Bargaining Workshop on Friday December 4\, 2026\, concurrent to this workshop. \nSpeakers\n\n\n \nPaula Turtle\nArbitrator\n \n\n \nMelissa Egan\nNational Lead Episodic Disabilities\nRealize Canada\n \n\n\n \nShibil Siddiqi\nEmployer Counsel\nProgressive Barristers\n \n\n\nCPDCPD\nLancaster House provides professional education programs that qualify for CPD credit for human resources professionals\, lawyers\, and paralegals across Canada. More details regarding specific approvals from CPD accreditors to come.
URL:https://lancasterhouse.com/event/ontario-labour-arbitration-and-policy-skills-training-workshop/
LOCATION:Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel\, 123 Queen Street West\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5H 3M9 Most popular places at this add\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Skills Training,Workshop
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