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Labor Law and Labor Arbitration

Thursday

May 8, 2014St. Louis

Labor Law &Labor Arbitration

When the next workplace dispute comes up, or when a grievance is filed, knowledge and strategy are key.

At this training, you can learn the latest developments in labor law and labor arbitration and refine your skills.

The faculty members are among the top labor arbitrators in the country. They draw upon their years of experience and give a real-world and sophisticated approach to the subjects.

Take a day for your own training, come to St. Louis and keep up-to-date.

Agenda7:15-8:00 a.m.Registration & Continental Breakfast

8:00-8:45 a.m.n Evidence Rules & Arguing your CaseThe outcome of every case is influenced by the Rules of Evidence whether the arbitrator applies the rules in a strict or loose fashion. And at each step of the grievance procedure, advocates are tested by the rules on hearsay, competency, relevance, authentication, and even what qualifies as expert testimony. A new lecture for the novice and experienced advocate.Arb. Jeffrey Jacobs

8:45-9:30 a.m.n Evidence Case IllustrationsOne of the best ways to learn how the Rules are applied is in the discussion of actual cases. We present a series of cases to the panel and ask them to rule on the objections which were made and why they would have sustained or overruled the objection. Panel: Arbs. Mark Suardi, Gerard Fowler, George Roumell & Jeffrey Jacobs

9:30-9:45 a.m. Break

9:45-11:00 a.m.n Discipline & Discharge: Cases from 2013 and 2014The latest cases illustrate the legal and arbitral principles in several hot areas: workplace threats, sexual harassment, off-duty misconduct, and computer misuse. The panelists decide actual cases in each area, and then individually explain their rationale. A dynamic and fast-paced way to understand the principles.Panel: Arbs. Fowler, Jacobs, Roumell & Suardi

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Location & Registration InformationThe conference will be held at the Sheraton Clayton Plaza Hotel in St. Louis, MO. The Sheraton is ideal for business and leisure travel. There are several shopping and restaurant, plus entertainment, options within an 8-block radius of the hotel.

You will also be minutes from the world-famous attractions, such as the Gateway Arch (Jefferson National Expansion Memorial).

The hotel has been redesigned from top to bottom, with a contemporary look and a comfortable feel to all of its guest rooms. The hotel is also easy to reach, whether driving or flying-in. For more information, please visit the hotel’s website, www.sheratonclaytonhotel.com

The conference tuition of $295 includes admission to

all sessions, course materials, and all breaks. You can save $50 if you register before February 1, 2014. See the registration form or visit us online at www.laborarb.com

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11:00-11:30 a.m.n Job PerformanceThe standard is a day’s pay for a day’s work, but setting the production standard or providing sufficient training are key issues with no simple resolution. And in some cases, you have to decide whether it is job neglect due to non-work factors, such as personal or family problems. Arb. Mark Suardi

11:30 a.m.-12:00 Noonn Ten Key Points Decision-making, whether inside your organization or before an arbitrator / judge, takes place in a context. This is the jurisprudence of labor-management relations. Some are obvious (don’t make extreme arguments, cross-exam over disputed points), but others are more nuanced, such as disparate treatment, burdens of proof, and witness bias. Reflecting on nearly four decades of work as an arbitrator, this speaker’s ten points has the potential to change your practice.Arb. George Roumell

12:00-1:00 p.m. Lunch (on your own)

1:00-1:45 p.m.n Contract Interpretation PrinciplesThis is a must-hear discussion of the legal principles: Words in a series, to include one is to exclude the other, specific controls the general, dictionary terms are secondary to specialized or industrial terms, the parol evidence rule, the management rights clause as boilerplate, and more.Arb. Mark Suardi

1:45-3:00 p.m.n Contract Law – Applying the RulesAmbiguities are part of every contract so in this session, you see every step of the arbitrator’s decision-making process to uncover the ambiguity and then resolve it. This is a new session on the principles which come into play the most often and how to craft your arguments. The ultimate lesson is about negotiation.Panel: Arbs. Suardi, Roumell, Jacobs & Fowler

3:00-3:15 p.m. Break

3:15-3:45 p.m.n Past PracticeAfter a brief overview of this doctrine, you hear the facts of a case, the arguments that were made, and the decision. The cases illustrate how the analysis shifts, based on the facts and arguments. Arb. Jeffrey Jacobs

3:45-4:30 p.m.n Family and Medical Leave Act An update on the law, court decisions and arbitration decisions. The speaker is one of the top authorities in the nation on the FMLA.Arb. George Roumell

4:30 p.m. Adjournment

CLE CreditsThe Labor Arbitration Institute is an accredited CLE provider in several states. Please indicate on the registration form which state(s) you hold a license and we will notify you of the number of CLE credits awarded.

This program has been approved for 7 recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR certification through the HR Certification Institute. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HRCI website at www.hrci.org.

The use of this seal is not an endorsement by HR Certification Institute of the quality of the program. It means that this program has met HR Certification Institute’s criteria to be pre-approved for recertification credit.

Can’t Come to St. Louis?If you cannot attend the May 8th program in St. Louis, consider the annual conference in Chicago. That program features another superb faculty and will be held on April 30-May 1, 2014. To learn more or to register, please visit the website www.laborarb.com OR call 507-663-1220 for a brochure.

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Registration Options

1. Register online at www.laborarb.com

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