Each year, the Schmidt Labor Research Center hosts two conferences to convene leaders in the field to network and share important and timely research and information.
These events, designed for employers, unions, non-profit organizations, community-based organizations, and government serve as an important driver of outreach and are critical to the mission of the center.
UPCOMING EVENTS
36th Annual Labor and Employment Law Conference
Friday, April 5th 2025 at Roger Williams School of Law
Join labor and employment lawyers, academics, and arbitrators for informative expert panel sessions and collaborative workshops addressing emerging workforce trends and case updates. Guest Speaker Gayle Goldin, Deputy Director for the Women’s Bureau.
Earn MCLE Credits and PDC Credits for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP!
PAST EVENTS
24th Annual Labor Arbitration Conference
The Schmidt Center’s 24th Annual Labor Arbitration Conference was held at the Newport Marriott on November 6, 2023. The conference featured labor and employment lawyers, academics, and arbitrators. The Fall 2023 Labor Arbitration Conference focused on “Rapid Changes in the Workplace.” Topics this year included: Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace, Employee Ownership and Labor-Management Relations, Preparing Your Case for Arbitration, Just Cause: Is It Time to Bury the Seven Tests?, Social Media, and more!
This annual conference was open to the public and was aimed at all parties involved in the practice of labor and employment arbitration. It is designed to qualify for up to 7.00 MCLE credits with 1.50 Ethics credits and up to 6.5 PDC credits toward the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP.
Contact
For more information, please contact the center here.