2025 WORKSHOPS

Contract Language And Interpretation

DESCRIPTION

This workshop is recommended for people leaders, human resources, and labour relations practitioners.

During this workshop, participants will learn the basics of contract language and interpretation, including understanding the collective agreement, key steps to interpretation, knowledge of past practice, and how it applies in day-to-day practice.

WORKSHOP GOAL

Participants will learn the basics of contract language and the concepts of interpretation.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Describe key terms and principles for contract interpretation.
  • Explain and apply the meaning and purpose behind:
    • Language
    • Bargaining History
    • Past Practice
    • Law
    • Analysis and Summary
  • Demonstrate how to interpret and apply collective agreement language in post-secondary workplaces.

Format: Online

Date: TBD

Location: Zoom

Time: 9:00 am – noon PST

Cost: $25.00 (1 session)

Facilitator(s): Katie Cobban, PSEA Executive Director, Legal and Sector Services

To Register - TBD
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