March 1, 2016 marks the beginning of the first Open Period for construction industry collective agreements, since recent changes to the Labour Relations Act, 1995 reduced the length of the period to two months. Ensure you are ready for the 2016 Open Period with this essential program.

Whether you are union, employer or employee counsel, our panel of experts will provide the insights you need to navigate this fast-paced process with confidence, including:

• What effect will the shorter Open Period have on unions, employers and the process?
• Critical factors for unions to consider in deciding whether to file a displacement application
• Union dos and don’ts for termination applications
• Exploring the construction employer’s rights and responsibilities when displacement and termination applications are filed
• Common pitfalls to avoid when filing applications at the OLRB
• Voting procedures – What are the parties’ obligations and entitlements?
• Practical strategies for appearing before the OLRB

SPEAKERS

Bernard Fishbein, Chair, Ontario Labour Relations Board
Laurie W. Kent, Koskie Minsky LLP
Andrew Reynolds, Mathews, Dinsdale & Clark LLP

PROGRAM CHAIRS

Yonni Fushman, Vice President & Assistant General Counsel, Aecon Group Inc.
Inna Koldorf, Koldorf Stam LLP