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What to Expect in an Arbitration – Part I

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Steve Waller, a lawyer in the Labour and Employment Law Groups at Nelligan O’Brien Payne, answers one of the most commonly asked questions from new union representatives: what should I expect at an arbitration?

See also Tips on How to Prepare to be a Witness, which is referred to in Part II.

View part two of the videos in this series.

Contact Labour lawyer Steve Waller, by calling 613-231-8248, or email steve.waller@nelliganlaw.ca.

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