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THE 21st ANNUAL ALBERTA LABOUR LAW REVIEW (EDMONTON)
The year's top labour law developments affecting Alberta unions and employers.

Edmonton
Westin Hotel
November 19 & 20, 2015

Attend the 21st Annual Alberta Labour Law Review and catch up on the year's top developments in labour law and their impact on unions and employers in Alberta.

At this state-of-the-law conference, experienced union and management counsel will help you understand new developments in labour law and their impact on the unionized workplace.

ATTENTION LAWYERS: A total of 11 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credit hours may be claimed from the Law Society of Alberta for attending this conference.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19
Registration: 8:30 - 9:00 a.m.

MORNING SESSION -- 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Gary Bainbridge and Jean Torrens

Accommodation Update
A review of the year's top accommodation cases from across Canada and their impact on union and employer representatives in Alberta.

AFTERNOON SESSION -- 1:15 to 4:30 p.m.
Dwayne Chomyn and Ritu Khullar

Employees Gone Wild!
Whether caught on camera or posted on the Internet, when vulgar, obscene or embarrassing off-duty conduct can result in discipline.

What Should Be in Every Last-chance Agreement
Key components of an effective last-chance agreement covering attendance, addiction or discipline.

Ten Ways to Speed Up the Accommodation Process
Avoid paying the price for unreasonable and unnecessary delays in accommodation.

Accommodating Medical Marijuana and Other Prescription Drugs
Recent cases on the rights of employees to consume marijuana and other prescription drugs before and during work. 

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20
MORNING SESSION -- 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Damon Bailey and Kara O'Halloran

Alberta Labour Arbitration Update
The year's top labour arbitration awards from Alberta and their impact on union and employer representatives.

Alberta Labour Relations Board Update
The year's top decisions of the Alberta Labour Relations Board and their impact on union and employer representatives.

AFTERNOON SESSION -- 1:15 to 3:00 p.m.
Francis Price (Chair), Damon Bailey and Kara O'Halloran

Grievance Allowed . . . or Denied? 
An arbitrator offers instant rulings on hypothetical grievances presented by union and management counsel, with focus on new labour law issues.  

PRESENTERS

Damon Bailey
Employer Counsel
McLennan Ross
Calgary

Gary Bainbridge
Union Counsel
Bainbridge Jodouin Cheecham
Saskatoon

Dwayne Chomyn
Employer Counsel
Neuman Thompson
Edmonton

Ritu Khullar, Q.C.
Union Counsel
Chivers Carpenter
Edmonton

Kara O'Halloran
Union Counsel
Chivers Carpenter
Edmonton

Francis Price, Q.C.
Labour arbitrator
Reynolds Mirth Richards and Farmer
Edmonton

Jean Torrens
Employer Counsel
MacPherson Leslie & Tyerman
Calgary

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Special guestroom rates starting at $199 (standard, single/double plus taxes) have been arranged for registrants at The Westin Edmonton, 10135-100 Street in downtown Edmonton.

Phone hotel reservation directly at (780) 426-3636 and ask for the group rate for "The Alberta Labour Law Review." Reserve early as availability is limited.

TUITION
Includes two-day program, conference binder, Certificate of Attendance, continental breakfast and refreshments.

Accommodations and other meals are not included.

Individual: $795 (plus $39.75 GST = $834.75)
Group (3+ each): $745 (plus $37.25 GST = $782.25)
Super Group (7+ each): $695 (plus $34.75 GST = $729.75)
Binder Only (each): $195 (plus $9.75 GST = $204.75)
To qualify for group rates, registrants must be from the same organization, or union local, and register together.

CANCELLATIONS
Cancellations must be in writing and received by November 12 in order to qualify for a full refund less a $50 administration fee. Non-compliance will result in liability for the entire tuition.

SUBSTITUTIONS
Substitutions may be made at any time.