The participants will have readily available all documents that were exchanged prior to the hearing, either by means of a separate computer/laptop/ monitor or their own paper copies. The participants will need to have access to a telephone during the videoconference hearing and should be prepared to proceed via teleconference should the videoconference option fail, disconnect or lag. The background behind you should be professional and participants, including witnesses, should be dressed in proper attire. We ask that the participants be in a quiet and private room, where background noise is minimal or non-existent, and where window shades are drawn in order to avoid glare. Participating in the Videoconference Hearing Note that using headphones can improve the quality of sound. The participants are asked to test their webcam and microphone prior to the videoconference hearing. A secondary computer or screen might be helpful to take notes or to access documents.

It is preferable to be connected to a LAN line if using Wi-Fi, participants should ensure proper broadband for video capacity. The participants should use a laptop, a computer or a tablet equipped with a webcam and a microphone. The system requirements for using the Zoom platform can be found on their website at. Prior to the videoconference hearing, the participants can test their connection and setup with Zoom by doing a test meeting which is available at. If a member of the general public wishes to attend an online proceeding, they must first contact the Board in writing to register and request an invitation and password. The link and password are not to be shared with any other person. The parties are responsible to send the link and the password to the videoconference to their respective witnesses. The Board will send the participants an email containing the link and the password to the videoconference the business day before the hearing. In order to ensure the effective conduct of the hearing by videoconference, the parties are asked to take the following steps: Connecting to the Videoconference Hearing The Canada Industrial Relations Board (the Board) will conduct the hearing by videoconference, using the Zoom web-based platform. COVID-19–Instructions to the Parties for Videoconference Hearing

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