1) Briefly describe how the following alternative dispute mechanisms (ADR)work:

(a) mediation;

(b) arbitration; and

(c) negotiation.

IN ADDITION, please offer 3 advantages and 3 disadvantages to using ADRinstead of the traditional Court system (litigation) to resolve disputes.

2) Chose ONE of the following cases and answer the questions listed below:

2. Seanix Technology Inc. v Ircha, 1998;OR
4. Jodoin v. City of Calgary, 2008; OR
6. Duxbury v. Training Inc., 2002

• Briefly describe the facts of your chosen case (What happened);
• Briefly outline the relevant principles of employment law and why this case is relevant to this course; and,
• Describe the Court's conclusion.

3) a) Under what circumstances might it be advisable to give a prospective employee an opportunity to seek independent legal advice about the terms of an employment contract?

(b) At what point in the recruiting process would you give this right?

(c) Provide two specific examples that might trigger the offer for obtaining independent legal advice.

(d) Given your two examples, why would it be advisable for the employer to give this right?