Bifurcation. Upon motion by either party to bifurcate the hearing on procedural or substantive arbitrability issues, the arbitrator will issue a decision on the arbitrability issue after the parties brief the issue in writing (i.e., without a hearing). The arbitrator will issue the decision on an arbitrability issue a reasonable time in advance of any potential hearing on the merits.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Bifurcation. Upon motion by either party to bifurcate the hearing on procedural or substantive arbitrability issues, the arbitrator will issue a decision on the arbitrability issue after the parties brief the issue in writing (i.e., without a hearing). The arbitrator will issue the decision on an the arbitrability issue a reasonable time in advance of any potential hearing on the merits.
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Samples: Ohsu Final Offer, Agreement, Agreement