Labour Arbitration

  1. Substantive Issues in Contract Interpretation Arbitration
    1. Principles of Contract Interpretation
      1. Plain Meaning Rule
        1. Ordinary and Natural Meaning
          1. Clear and Unambiguous Language
          2. Reading the Contract as a Whole
            1. Contextual Interpretation
              1. Harmonious Construction
              2. Purpose of the Provision
                1. Intent of the Parties
                  1. Objective Interpretation
                  2. Use of Extrinsic Evidence
                    1. Past Practice
                      1. Bargaining History
                        1. Industry Standards
                        2. Contra Proferentem Rule
                          1. Interpretation Against Drafter
                            1. Ambiguity Resolution
                          2. Common Interpretation Disputes
                            1. Seniority Rights
                              1. Seniority Lists and Calculation
                                1. Layoff Procedures
                                  1. Bumping Rights
                                    1. Recall Procedures
                                    2. Promotion and Job Posting
                                      1. Qualifications and Ability
                                        1. Relative Equality
                                      2. Wages and Pay Administration
                                        1. Pay Scales and Classifications
                                          1. Wage Progression
                                            1. Retroactive Pay
                                              1. Premium Pay
                                              2. Overtime and Scheduling
                                                1. Overtime Eligibility
                                                  1. Distribution of Overtime
                                                    1. Call-in Pay
                                                      1. Shift Premiums
                                                      2. Benefits Entitlement
                                                        1. Health and Dental Benefits
                                                          1. Pension and Retirement Benefits
                                                            1. Life Insurance
                                                              1. Benefit Continuation
                                                              2. Vacation and Leave Provisions
                                                                1. Vacation Accrual and Entitlement
                                                                  1. Vacation Scheduling
                                                                    1. Sick Leave Administration
                                                                      1. Personal Leave
                                                                        1. Bereavement Leave
                                                                        2. Contracting Out and Bargaining Unit Work
                                                                          1. Definition of Bargaining Unit Work
                                                                            1. Restrictions on Contracting Out
                                                                              1. Impact on Employment
                                                                                1. Supervisory Work

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                                                                            7. Substantive Issues in Discipline and Discharge Arbitration

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                                                                            9. Non-Disciplinary and Human Rights Issues