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AUDIO CONFERENCE
Remedies at Arbitration for Human Rights Violations
 
THE EXPERTS:
Pamela Chapman Arbitrator/Mediator
  
Miriam Gropper Union Counsel
Black, Gropper & Company
  
Noella MartinEmployer Counsel
Merrick Holm
 
THE ISSUES:

Some of the questions addressed:

  • What is the scope of arbitrators' jurisdiction to award human rights remedies and does it differ from that of human rights tribunals?

  • Will arbitrators award damages for loss of dignity and self respect, infringement of statutory rights, mental distress?

  • Can an employee who alleges discrimination before an arbitrator seek reimbursement of costs incurred in the pursuit of the complaint?

  • Can a complainant obtain an order directing an apology?

  • Will arbitrators issue orders against third parties such as managers and co-workers?

  • Have arbitrators ordered systemic remedies such as training, monitoring, policy development or affirmative action?

  • Is an arbitrator able to amend or nullify a provision of a collective agreement that is found to be discriminatory?

 
 
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