Commonly Misunderstood Concepts in Industrial Relations (Part 2)
This follow-on session tackles a new set of some of the most commonly misunderstood concepts in industrial relations. From questions on demotion, to the complexities of establishing insubordination, or simply having a conversation with a problematic employee, these issues continue to perplex managers, supervisors, HR professionals, and business owners. Our goal is to bring clarity where there is confusion and avoid the guesswork by providing exact sources, tested frameworks, and practical guidance. After this session, you will be better prepared to confidently approach and address day-to-day employee-related matters, with the right response, grounded in facts.
Topics To Be Covered
TOPICS TO BE COVERED
- Distinguishing between a warning vs. a conversation
- Policy or the practice: What takes precedence?
- Can you discipline an independent contractor?
- Discrimination in law: Protected vs. non-protected class
- What is meant by meeting "in good faith"?
- Frustration of the contract: What is it and when can it be applied?
- Internal investigation vs. police investigation: Which takes precedence?
- Severance vs. gratuity payment: What is the difference?
- What is procedural fairness?
- What is presenteeism?
- What is double jeopardy?
- How to prove loss of confidence?
- How to prove insubordination?
- Can you demote an employee?
Date & Time
Date: Thursday, 26th February 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Cost
Cost (per person):
$1,100.00 plus vat (ECA Members)
$1,6500.00 plus vat (Non-Members)
Facilitator
Giselle Estrada
HR/IR Professional
Mrs. Estrada is an accomplished HR/IR professional with over two decades of experience within both public and private sector organizations locally and regionally. She is currently a consultant attached to the ECA, where she provides advisory and advocacy services to our membership. Mrs. Estrada holds an MBA with a specialism in Human Resources from Anglia Ruskin University. She is also professionally certified in Advanced Mediation by the Stitt Feld Handy Group. Her expertise extends to conflict resolution, human resource management, employee and industrial relations, collective bargaining as well as dispute resolution.
NEED MORE INFORMATION?
For further details please contact:
Training Department | 1 (868) 675-5873/638-6463
Ms Laura Rosales | ext. 246 |
Ms Shantala Reece-Whiteman | ext. 248 |
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Event Information
| Event Date | 26/02/2026 9:30 am |
| Event End Date | 26/02/2026 12:00 pm |
| Individual Price | Members: $1,100.00, Non-Members: $1,500.00 (plus vat per person) |
| Location | Online - ZOOM Meeting |