Summary of Meetings: Labour Law
Number of Meetings Held:3
November 13, 2020
Registration Count: 45
Guest Speaker: Corinn Bell Q.C. James Kondopulos, Roper Greyell LLP Richard Edgar, Moore Edgar Lyster LLP
Meeting Title/Topic: Practical Tips for Online Dispute Resolution
Synopsis: The panel of seasoned labour law practitioners discussed the best practices for online dispute resolution, including online hearings and mediations. With the onset of COVID-19, employers and unions have had to adapt to resolve grievances through virtual means, including videoconferencing. In this session, the panel reviewed what has been working, the challenges associated with virtual proceedings and how best to navigate the virtual dispute resolution landscape.
December 02, 2020
Registration Count: 113
Guest Speaker: Justice Lindsay Lyster
Meeting Title/Topic: Fireside Chat with Justice Lindsay Lyster, speaking on "What I Wish I Knew When I First Started Practice"
Synopsis: In this "Fireside Chat" event, Justice Lyster spoke on the topic of "What I Wish I Knew When I First Started Practice."
June 04, 2021
Registration Count: 114
Guest Speaker: Trevor Hughes, Deputy Minister of Labour Jacquie de Aguayo, Chair of the Labour Relations Board, Other members of the Board
Meeting Title/Topic: Annual "Bear Pit"
Synopsis: This meeting offered an opportunity to hear from Deputy Minister Trevor Hughes and Jacquie de Aguayo, Chair of the LRB. The speakers provided updates in labour news, particularly in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Comments and Observations of the Chair
The Labour Law section has remained active and responsive to members’ concerns as the nature of our practice continued to change due to COVID-19. We look forward to more opportunities to connect next year. Submitted by Section Chair, Natasha Jategaonkar