The Osgoode Certificate in Labour Law

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Celebrating its tenth anniversary, the Osgoode Certificate in Labour Law is an unrivalled resource for navigating this complex and challenging field.

All key areas are covered, including:

• Union organizing and applications for certification
• Collective bargaining
• Grievance arbitration
• Restructuring unionized environments
• The law of industrial conflict, including lock-outs and back-to-work legislation
• Privacy in the workplace
• The impact of COVID-19

This Certificate program provides a rare opportunity to see the big picture and how it applies to frequently-encountered and perennially-vexing situations—ensuring that you are well-equipped to deal with the challenges coming across your desk daily. PLUS don’t miss our experts’ insights on the impact of COVID-19 in this area.

Faculty

Program Director

• John Craig, Mathews Dinsdale & Clark LLP and Assistant Professor, Faculty of Law, Western University

Advisory Board

• Diane Gee, Mediator/Arbitrator
• Donald B. Jarvis, Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP
• Brian G. Johnston Q.C., Stewart McKelvey (Halifax, N.S.)
• Caroline (Nini) V. Jones, Paliare Roland Rosenberg Rothstein LLP

Faculty

• Keith P. Burkhardt, Sherrard Kuzz LLP
• John D.R. Craig, Mathews Dinsdale & Clark LLP
• Henry Y. Dinsdale, Hicks Morley Hamilton Stewart Storie LLP
• Donald K. Eady, Paliare Roland Rosenberg Rothstein LLP
• Emily Elder, Ursel Phillips Fellows Hopkinson LLP
• Sundeep A. Gokhale, Sherrard Kuzz LLP
• Prof. Rafael Gomez, Associate Professor, Employment Relations, Centre of Industrial Relations and Human Resources, University of Toronto
• Donald B. Jarvis, Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP
• Dianne E. Jozefacki, Hicks Morley Hamilton Stewart Storie LLP
• Michael J. Kennedy, Hicks Morley Hamilton Stewart Storie LLP
• Laurie Kent, Koskie Minsky LLP
• Mathias Link, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP
• Madeleine L.S. Loewenberg, Loewenberg Psarris Workplace Law LLP
• Bonny Mak, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP
• Jodi Martin, Paliare Roland Rosenberg Rothstein LLP
• Heather Ann McConnell, Goldblatt Partners LLP
• Brendan McCutchen, Wright Henry LLP
• John Monger, Paliare Roland Rosenberg Rothstein LLP
• Carey O’Connor, Hicks Morley Hamilton Stewart Storie LLP
• Christopher Pigott, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP
• Michael S. Richards, DLA Piper (Canada) LLP
• M. David Ross, Vice-Chair, Ontario Labour Relations Board
• Natasha Savoline, Bernardi Human Resource Law LLP
• Krista Siedlak, Turnpenney Milne LLP

Agenda

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Fees

Fees include online attendance and program materials.

Program Changes

We will make every effort to present the certificate program as advertised, but it may be necessary to change the dates, location, speakers or content with little or no notice. In the event of program cancellation, York University and Osgoode Hall Law School’s liability is limited to reimbursement of paid fees.

Cancellations and Substitutions

Substitution of registrants is permitted at any time. If you are unable to find a substitute, a full refund is available if a cancellation request is received in writing 21 days prior to the program date. If a cancellation request is made with less than 21 days notice, a $150 administration fee will apply. No other refund is available.

Technical Support

In the event you experience technical difficulties, please contact opdsupport@osgoode.yorku.ca for assistance.

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Program Details

Questions on program registration?
Please contact the Registration Team at osgoodepd@osgoode.yorku.ca

Questions on the program content?
Please contact the Program Lawyer:
David Thomas at DThomas@osgoode.yorku.ca