Features

Built for Both Sides of the Table

LabourWyse brings together decades of experience from both union- and employer-side experts. The result is a balanced, principle-based resource designed to help everyone make informed, confident decisions under a collective agreement. This includes managers and HR professionals, and union stewards and executives.

LabourWyse saves both unions and employers a lot of money in unnecessary lawyers’ fees by putting labour relations back in your hands! Every explanation focuses on what matters most: how to interpret, apply, and communicate labour relations principles effectively in real situations. And because LabourWyse is built on arbitration-based reasoning, the guidance stays consistent. There is no “union version” or “employer version” of the principles that guide arbitrators. By using these principles, both sides gain a shared understanding of how workplace issues are viewed in arbitration. This allows union reps and managers to make better, more defensible decisions from the start, which creates better workplaces!

Flagship Course & Guide:
Principle-Based Labour Relations

Principle-Based Labour Relations (PBLR) is the cornerstone course that distills decades of arbitration experience into clear, practical lessons. Learn how arbitrators reason through real-world workplace issues so you can apply the same principles to resolve disputes and prevent problems before they escalate.

What’s covered across its 14 modules? Have a look at the table of contents HERE!

Earn CPD hours with your provincial HR association! Principle-Based Labour Relations is pre-approved to grant 14.0 CPD hours (1.0 per completed module) with CPHR New Brunswick. It also fulfills the requirements to qualify for CPD hours with the other CPHR provincial associations, and with the HRPA in Ontario.

Self-Paced Online Learning

Access training anytime, anywhere. Chapters are divided into short, easy-to-absorb lessons designed for clarity and retention. Learn at your own pace and revisit key topics whenever you need a refresher or some quick guidance.

Audio Lessons for On-the-Go Learning

Members can listen to Principle-Based Labour Relations lessons in audio format using our built-in podcast-style player.

It’s perfect for commutes, travel, or between tasks so that learning can happen anytime.

Engagement & Achievement Features

LabourWyse includes built-in engagement features designed to make progress through the program more visible and rewarding. As you complete lessons, quizzes, and case studies, you’ll earn points, advance through 10 ranks, and unlock Badges of Understanding that reflect your growing knowledge and experience. Your achievements and progress can be viewed at any time through the Your Achievements page.

Real-World Case Studies

See how the principles apply in practice and test your understanding.

PBLR includes a growing body of relatable, interactive case studies that are based on actual arbitration decisions. They’re written in plain language to demonstrate how the concepts taught actually work in the real workplaces and test your ability to remember and apply the relevant principles.

Earn Certification

Users who complete all program requirements—including modules, case studies, and quizzes—will earn the LabourWyse Principle-Based Labour Relations Certification. The certification recognizes a practical understanding of the principles that guide labour relations decision-making under Canadian collective agreements. It also provides organizations with a useful way to verify who has completed training in a manner that required meaningful engagement with the material. Additional certifications will be introduced as new courses are added to the platform.

Searchable Reference Library

Go beyond training and solve problems in the moment!

Use the searchable topic index and search function to quickly find lessons, examples, and guidance on specific issues under your collective agreement as they arise in your daily work.