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, two (2)-part series, participants will explore landmark judgments on leave management and discipline. Each session distills the critical issues, principles of fairness, and practical lessons employers can apply immediately. Through case based analysis, participants will gain clear strategies to strengthen decision making and maintain compliance.
Full Series COST (per person), 2 Sessions:
$850.00 +VAT (Members)$1,190.00 +VAT (Non-Members)
Topics To Be Covered (Part 1) LEAVE AND BENEFITS MANAGEMENT Managing and treating sick, AWOL, vacation, and maternity leave as an SME or family-owned business Balancing eligibility and entitlements Activity: Review key judgments Part 1 Date: Thursday, 29th October 2026Part 1 Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Part 1 Cost (per person): ECA Members: $500.00 plus vatNon Members: $700.00 plus vat (Non-Members) Topics To Be Covered (Part 2) DISCIPLINE AND DISMISSAL How to document misconduct What to do if there is no policy Progressive v. Summary Dismissal Activity: Review key judgments Part 2 Date: Friday, 30th October 2026Part 2 Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Part 2 Cost (per person): ECA Members: $500.00 plus vatNon Members: $700.00 plus vat (Non-Members) Facilitator Ms Akida MohammedIndustrial 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 RR&CB (Registration, Recognition and Certification Board) NEED MORE INFORMATION? For further details please contact:Training Department | 1 (868) 675-5873/638-6463Ms Laura Rosales | ext. 246 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.Ms Shantala Reece-Whiteman | ext. 248 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
LEAVE AND BENEFITS MANAGEMENT
Part 1 Date: Thursday, 29th October 2026Part 1 Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Part 1 Cost (per person):
ECA Members: $500.00 plus vatNon Members: $700.00 plus vat (Non-Members)
DISCIPLINE AND DISMISSAL
Part 2 Date: Friday, 30th October 2026Part 2 Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Part 2 Cost (per person):
Ms Akida MohammedIndustrial 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 RR&CB (Registration, Recognition and Certification Board)
For further details please contact:Training Department | 1 (868) 675-5873/638-6463Ms Laura Rosales | ext. 246 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.Ms Shantala Reece-Whiteman | ext. 248 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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).
