90-MINUTE JUDGMENTS: Misconduct in Focus
According to the Industrial Relations Act (Sec. 10:3), "...the Court in the exercise of its powers shall: (a) make such order or award in relation to a dispute before it as it considers fair and just, having regard to the interests of the persons immediately concerned and the community as a whole…”.
In this regard, careful study and analysis of judgments coming out of the Industrial Court of Trinidad and Tobago are helpful to inform and direct future behaviour, policies and decisions concerning matters involving employers and employees. Having knowledge of, and understanding these statutes can therefore offer essential guidance on managing workplace issues in accordance with the principles of good industrial relations practice.
In this focused, three (3)-part series, participants will explore landmark judgments on workplace misconduct, distilling the key issues, principles of fairness, and practical takeaways for stronger decision-making. These judgments will focus on the following themes:
Topics To Be Covered
Theft & Misappropriation
Date: Monday, 22nd June 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
- Theft vs misappropriation, and when to apply which -
- Where employers go wrong and how to avoid it -
- Review key judgments -
Harassment
Date: Wednesday, 24th June 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
- What is and is not harassment -
- Forms of harassments -
- Review key judgments -
Chronic Mid-Year Absenteeism
Date: Friday, 26th June 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
- Types of Absenteeism -
- Measuring and calculating absenteeism -
- Review key judgments -
Who Should Attend?
Business Owners, HR and IR Professionals, Team Leaders and Managers, Office/People Administrators, Other Interested Persons
Series Cost
Per person:
ECA Members: $1,200.00 plus vat (per person)
Non-Members: $1,680.00 plus vat (per person)
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 |
Email:
Event Information
| Event Date | 22/06/2026 1:00 pm |
| Event End Date | 26/06/2026 2:30 pm |
| Individual Price | Members: $1,200.00, Non-Members: $1,680.00 (plus vat per person) |
Speakers
Akida Mohammed
Industrial Relations Consultant
Akida Mohammed holds a degree in Sociology and Economics from the University of the West Indies and has been trained by ILO in Conciliation and Mediation, Joint Union/Management Negotiation Skills and Facilitation of Union/Management Negotiations. She has over twenty (20) years of experience in the public and private sectors in Trinidad and Tobago. She was the Registrar of Trade Unions - responsible for the Trade Union’s Act and audit of all Trade Unions, Senior Conciliator at the Ministry of Labour, Examiner with the RRCB (Registration, Recognition and Certification Board).