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1 Online Labor Law and Labor Arbitration Thursday, August 2, 2018 Westin Hotel, SouthfieldCHALLENGE STRATEGY KNOWLEDGE RESULTSL abor Arbitration Institute fax 507-645-2474 Labor Law & Labor ArbitrationAdopt the best policies, settle grievances, and strategically prepare a case for Arbitration when necessary. Not one of these efforts can be done without knowing the legal and arbitral training is for Labor and management. The agenda covers the hot subjects and good practices. The faculty are among the top tier of law professors and Labor arbitrators. And the conference features a variety of formats for learning the welcome you to the Westin Hotel in Southfield, one of Detroit s suburbs, for this training now in its 26th :15-8:00 & Continental Breakfast8:00-8:45 : The Rules & CredibilityGiven the range of human behavior, it is not surprising that witnesses are also wildly different.

2 When we interview them as part of the investigation, we start to look at people falling into categories and what we expect of that category. This tendency should be guarded against. There are also reasons why some witnesses testify, not on what they perceive or recall, but on other basis (group think, what they think the interviewer wants to hear, or their own sense of what it means to have a consistent story). This makes the interviewer s job hard. And it is compounded by the Rules of Evidence. The rules on relevance, hearsay, and foundation will affect who you interview, how you ask questions and how you argue any issue of credibility.

3 A new lecture on this very important Kathryn Van Dagens8:45-9:45 : Admissible, Not Admissible, or Admissible but given Little or No WeightThe panelists discuss actual cases in which there was an objection or a serious issue about the evidence. You see the context of the case, hear the arguments that were made, and what happened. And what these arbitrators would have done, if the parties had made specific : Arbs. Charles Ammeson, Steve Befort, George Roumell, and Kathryn Van Dagens9:45-10:15 Process & Fundamental FairnessWhenever an employer disciplines an employee, there are legal and arbitral standards to observe.

4 Ignoring them only undermines the case. For example, an employer knew that one of the three employees on the shift committed the act, and argued that it would become apparent who it was, by how they testified. So, that is why they did not interview them or investigate further. Another employer had the videotape and declined to Conference Information & RegistrationThe conference will be held at the Westin Hotel in Southfield MI. Located in the Southfield Town Center complex, The Westin Southfield Detroit is only 20 minutes from downtown and local attractions including The Henry Ford Museum, Joe Louis Arena, and Comerica conference tuition of $350 includes admission to all sessions, course materials, and all breaks.

5 You can save $75 if you register before May 31. See the registration form or visit us online at eye-witnesses who, as it turned out, did not agree with what the video purported to show. A third employer issued a harsher penalty than the practice because the employee did not express remorse. All of these cases ran afoul of the due process and fundamental fairness doctrine. A lecture on the doctrine and its Charles Ammeson10:15-10:30 Break 10:30 :00 NoonDiscipline & Discharge: Cases from 2018 The panelists rule on actual cases, and then explain their rationale. An excellent way to learn the arbitral and legal principles in these hot areas: threats, insubordination, sexual harassment, absenteeism, job performance, safety violations and : Arbs.

6 Befort, Ammeson, Roumell & Van Dagens12:00-1:00 Lunch (on your own)1:00-1:45 MarijuanaGenerally, the laws exempt employers, but you must know the protocol of a drug test and employee defenses. Add in the factors of safety and impairment, this subject is a challenge for employers and employees. An up-to-date lecture on this hot George Roumell1:45-3:00 Interpretation: Applying the RulesThe panelists discuss actual cases from this year. The cases are factually straightforward and are good illustrations for many work settings. And both sides have good arguments. We start with the simplest case and end with one of the most complex.

7 All will give you a better understanding of this area of law, including whether you should settle or : Arbs. St. Van Dagens, Roumell, Befort & Ammeson3:00-3:15 Break3:15-4:30 and Medical Leave ActThe speaker is one of the foremost authorities in the country on this law and the judicial/arbitral decisions. He will bring the subject alive with many true-to-life examples and you can ask any & Arb. Steve Befort4:30 AdjournmentLabor Arbitration Institute fax 507-645-2474 Continuing Education CreditsThe number of credits for attorneys depends on the state. (Most often, it is CLE credits.) Please let us know on the registration form where you hold a program is valid for PDCs for the SHRM-CPsm or SHRM-SCPsm.

8 For more information about certification or recertification, please visit program has also been approved for 7 recertification credit hours through the HR Certification Institute. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HR Certification Institute homepage at 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 Arbitration Institute fax 507-645-2474 Registration Options 1. Register online at 2.

9 Complete this form and scan / email to: 3. Complete this form and fax to 507-645-2474 (or mail to address below) Labor Law & Labor ArbitrationThursday, August 2, 2018 The Westin Southfield Detroit, 1500 Town Center, Southfield MI 248-827-4000 Name _____ Name _____Title _____ Title _____Email _____ Email _____Organization _____Address _____City _____State_____ Zip _____ Telephone(include area code) _____Privacy Policy: The email address you provide is only used by the Labor Arbitration Institute (LAI). LAI does not sell or share its email lists, or any customer : $ per registrant (if registering after May 31, 2018) $ per registrant (if registered before May 31, 2018)PAYMENTq Check Enclosed $_____q Credit Card Payment $_____ Card Number (VISA, MasterCard or American Express) _____ _____ _____ _____ Exp.

10 Date:_____; Cardholder _____ Payment must accompany registration, unless other arrangements are made ahead. Please call the conference registrar at 507-663-1220 for details. Checks may be made payable to Labor Arbitration INFORMATIONA block of sleeping rooms have been reserved for conference attendees at a group rate. When you contact the hotel, please indicate you are with the Labor Arbitration Institute conference in order to receive the group rate of $149 (single or double). Please make your reservation as soon as possible. The group rate expires on July 3, 2018 or earlier, if the block is exhausted. All reservations must be made individually through the Hotel s Reservation Department by phone: 1-866-627-8558 Please ask the reservations agent about the cancellation policy, if you feel your plans may change.