THE 21st ANNUAL SASKATCHEWAN LABOUR LAW REVIEW (SASKATOON)
The year's top labour law developments affecting Saskatchewan unions and employers.

Saskatoon
November 24 & 25, 2015
TCU Place

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

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:  This conference has been approved for credit (10.5 hours) by the Law Society of Saskatchewan. 

This program has been accredited by the Saskatchewan Association of Human Resource Professionals (SAHRP) for 10.5 CHRP hours.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24
Registration: 8:30 - 9:00 a.m.

MORNING SESSION -- 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Peter Barnacle and Meghan McCreary

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

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

AFTERNOON SESSION -- 1:15 to 4:30 p.m.
Maureen Fryett and Shannon Whyley

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 and 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. 

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25
MORNING SESSION -- 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Gary Bainbridge and Kevin Wilson

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

AFTERNOON SESSION -- 1:15 to 3:00 p.m.
Gary Bainbridge and Kevin Wilson with special guests Beth Bilson, Francine Chad Smith and Rob Garden

Grievance Allowed . . . or Denied? 
Three Saskatchewan arbitrators offer instant rulings on hypothetical grievances presented by union and management counsel, with a focus on new developments in labour law.

PRESENTERS

Gary Bainbridge
Union Counsel
Bainbridge Jodouin Cheecham
Saskatoon

Peter Barnacle
Union Counsel
The W Law Group
Saskatoon

Beth Bilson, Q.C.
Labour Arbitrator
Saskatoon

Francine Chad Smith, Q.C.
Labour Arbitrator
Saskatoon

Maureen Fryett
Professional Officer
University of Saskatchewan Faculty Association
Saskatoon

Rob Garden, Q.C.
Labour Arbitrator
Calgary

Meghan McCreary
Employer Counsel
MacPherson Leslie and Tyerman
Regina 

Shannon Whyley
Employer Counsel
MacPherson Leslie & Tyerman
Saskatoon

Kevin Wilson, Q.C.
Employer Counsel
MacPherson Leslie & Tyerman
Saskatoon

Hotel accommodations
The seminar location is TCU Place, 35-22nd Street East in Saskatoon. TCU Place is a unionized facility.

**Special guestroom rates starting at $169 (single/double plus taxes) have been arranged for conference attendees at the Holiday Inn Downtown Saskatoon,101 Pacific Avenue (across from TCU Place).

Please contact hotel reservations directly at (306) 986-5000 and ask for the group rate for "The Saskatchewan 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 17 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.