Common use of Arbitration/Mediation Clause in Contracts

Arbitration/Mediation. 11:01 When either party to this Agreement requests that a grievance be submitted for arbitration, they shall make such request, in writing, addressed to the other Party to this Agreement. 11:02 Prior to submitting a grievance for arbitration, the parties will discuss the possibility of mediation in the interest of resolving disputes at an early stage. 11:03 The Arbitration Procedure incorporated in this Agreement shall be based on the use of a single Arbitrator, selected on a rotating basis from a panel of four (4) Arbitrators set out below: ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ In the event that the next arbitrator in the line of rotation is not available within ninety (90) days, the parties agree that the next arbitrator in line will be contacted. In the event that none of the subsequent arbitrators are available within ninety (90) days, the parties may then contact the Ministry of Labour to appoint an arbitrator. 11:04 No matter may be submitted to arbitration which has not been properly carried through the grievance procedure. 11:05 The Arbitrator shall hear and determine the grievance as filed and their decision shall be final and binding on the parties hereto and the employees. 11:06 The Arbitrator shall not make any decision inconsistent with the provisions of this Agreement or deal with any matter not covered by this Agreement, nor alter, modify or amend any part of this Agreement. 11:07 The parties will jointly bear the fees and expenses of the Arbitrator on an equal basis. The parties will otherwise bear their own expense with respect to any arbitration proceedings. 11:08 An arbitrator shall have the right to extend the time limits under Article 48 (16) of the Labour Relations Act.

Arbitration/Mediation. 11:01 When either party to this Agreement requests that a grievance be submitted for arbitration, they shall make such request, in writing, addressed to the other Party to this Agreement. 11:02 Prior to submitting a grievance for arbitration, the parties will discuss the possibility of mediation in the interest of resolving disputes at an early stage. 11:03 The Arbitration Procedure incorporated in this Agreement shall be based on the use of a single Arbitrator, selected on a rotating basis from a panel of four (4) Arbitrators set out below: ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ In the event that the next arbitrator in the line of rotation is not available within ninety (90) days, the parties agree that the next arbitrator in line will be contacted. In the event that none of the subsequent arbitrators are available within ninety (90) days, the parties may then contact the Ministry of Labour to appoint an arbitrator. 11:04 No matter may be submitted to arbitration which has not been properly carried through the grievance procedure. 11:05 The Arbitrator shall hear and determine the grievance as filed and their his or her decision shall be final and binding on the parties hereto and the employees. 11:06 The Arbitrator shall not make any decision inconsistent with the provisions of this Agreement or deal with any matter not covered by this Agreement, nor alter, modify or amend any part of this Agreement. 11:07 The parties will jointly bear the fees and expenses of the Arbitrator on an equal basis. The parties will otherwise bear their own expense with respect to any arbitration proceedings. 11:08 An arbitrator shall have the right to extend the time limits under Article 48 (16) of the Labour Relations Act.