Context and Background
This comprehensive training program will provide participants with a deep understanding of Industrial Relations and Labour Law with specific focus on the unique challenges and developments in the area. Drawing on the insight from three authoritative texts, this course offers both theoretical framework and practical tools for managing employment relationships, resolving workplace conflicts and navigating the legal framework which governs the workplace.
Learning Objectives for the Workshop
At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Explain the foundations of Labour Law and Industrial Relations.
- Describe the principles of industrial relations in Trinidad and Tobago and the Commonwealth, including the rights and obligations of employees and employers, collective bargaining, the role of trade unions, and the function of Labour Tribunals and Labour Courts.
- Explain the evolution of industrial relations and international labor standards.
- Analyze the principles of good industrial relations and their impact on fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
- Apply the framework and best practices for managing dismissals, including progressive discipline, summary dismissal, constructive dismissal, and the importance of natural justice and fair procedures at work.
- Evaluate the grievance process and the steps involved in conducting a disciplinary inquiry.
- Articulate the special protections afforded to pregnant workers and new mothers, including maternity leave entitlements and anti-discrimination provisions.
- Assess the role of social dialogue in resolving disputes and fostering harmonious relationships between employers and employees.
Key Topics
- Introduction to Labour Law and industrial relations
- Dismissal and progressive discipline: legal considerations
- Maternity protection and Gender Equality in the Workplace
- Conflict resolution, grievance handling, and trade unionism
The Facilitator
Judge Deborah Thomas-Felix is a distinguished judicial officer and former President of the Industrial Court of Trinidad and Tobago, with extensive experience in legal and court administration. She became the youngest magistrate in Trinidad and Tobago in 1990, later serving as Senior Magistrate, President of the Family Court of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Deputy Chief Magistrate in Trinidad. In 2009, she became the first woman appointed Chairman of the Trinidad and Tobago Securities and Exchange Commission. In 2011, she was appointed President of the Industrial Court, the first female to hold that position. Internationally, she has served as a Judge and President of the United Nations Appeals Tribunal and was the first Caribbean national to be appointed to the International Monetary Fund Administrative Tribunal. In 2015, she was appointed to the International Labour Organisation’s Committee of Experts, a prestigious group of 20 global legal experts overseeing international labour standards. Additionally, she is a published author, a Fulbright scholar, and a recipient of multiple awards for her contributions to law and leadership.
Pricing Information
Workshop Fee: TT$5,125/US$733
Discount: Get a 10% group discount.
Applicable to:
- Groups of three or more individuals attending from the same organization
- The UWI campus community
Online credit card payment option (bank charges of 3% applies).
All payments must be made by November 6th to ensure that participants receive a copy of the legal text book.
When and Where
The workshop will be hosted by the Business Development Unit of the Faculty of Social Sciences, The University of the West Indies. It will utilize interactive pedagogy strategies to promote an engaging learning experience. You will be able to join this workshop via Zoom to participate in discussions, interactive presentations, group exercises, resource videos, and valuable articles and case examples.
The workshop will follow the schedule below:
Dates: November 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st & 25th, 2024
Times: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM (EC/AST)
Live Lecture via Zoom.
Don’t hesitate to contact Amanda at sta-fssbdu@sta.uwi.edu, or visit https://sta.uwi.edu/fss/business-development-unit for registration details or complete the registration form using the following link: https://uwi.jotform.com/242825608357867