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Provider:
Cornell University-ILR (View Profile)
Topic(s):
Human Resources > Labor Relations
Who Should Attend?
Labor relations/human resource professionals involved in the administration or negotiation of collective bargaining agreements
- Increasing Effectiveness in Arbitration
- Labor Relations Law
- Effective Grievance Handling: From Step One to Arbitration
Full Seminar Description
This workshop is designed to provide labor relations practitioners with a sold, practical understanding of what contract language means and how it will likely be interpreted by an arbitrator in the event of a contract language dispute. One day. Fee per person: $895. Fee includes breakfast, lunch and refreshments.A collective bargaining agreement is a living document referred to by the parties involved on a daily basis. Whether they are adminstering contact language or proposing language at the bargaining table, this workshop is designed to provide labor relations practitioners with a solid, practical understanding of what contact language means and how it will likely be interpreted by an arbitrator in the event of a contact language dispute.
This one-day workshop covers:
- A methodology for analyzing contact language disputes
- Standards used by arbitrators in contract interpretation cases
- Key contract clauses in collective bargaining agreements
Key Topics
Principles of contract interpretation- Determining how language is construed
- Arbitrators' views on contract language
The role and impact of past practice
- Standards for defining/proving a binding past practice
- The impact of past practice on the meaning of contract language
- Termination of a past practice
Preserving management's rights
- Understanding the source of management's rights
- How management's rights can be affected by contract language or past practices
- How arbitrators view the doctrine of reserved rights
Drafting contract language
- How to write contract language that means what you intended
- Common drafting mistakes
Special Features
Case study practice in contract interpretation and drafting, and the opportunity to hear an arbitrator's view.Who Will Benefit
Labor relations/human resource professionals involved in the administration or negotiation of collective bargaining agreements
Sponsor Background:
- Over 50 years ago, Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labor Relations was formed to provide training to employers to improve workplaces and workplace life.
- Cornell workshops have a reputation for being current in subject theory and application as well as on legal or regulatory issues.
- Classes are highly interactive…between student and instructor and student to student.
- Discussion groups, case studies, role plays, and other exercises provide practice for your learning.
- Your instructors are skilled communicators and experienced professionals committed to providing the finest in real world, practical education.
- The majority of our clients are repeat users…a testimony to the quality and value received.
Substitution and Cancellation Policy
Substitutions of registrants can be made at any time. Cancellations and transfers are subject to a 25% charge unless received in writing one week prior to the program. Registrants who do not cancel in writing prior to the program date and who do not attend are responsible for the entire fee.
PLEASE NOTE: CORNELL NO LONGER ACCEPTS REGISTRATIONS WITH THE "BILL ME" OPTION. ALL WORKSHOPS MUST BE PAID IN ADVANCE EITHER BY CREDIT CARD OR PROOF OF PAYMENT SUCH AS A PO NUMBER.
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