Common use of Binding Arbitration Pilot Clause in Contracts

Binding Arbitration Pilot. The District and the Union agree to a pilot period of two (2three (3) years of binding arbitration to replace advisory arbitration provided in 12.5.3. After this twothree-year period (ending June 30, 20212025), the Binding Arbitration pilot will automatically sunset and the award of the arbitrator will again be advisory. The parties will meet no later than six months prior to the end of the pilot period to assess the pilot and determine if the pilot should be extended. 12.5.4.1 For the purposes of the Binding Arbitration Pilot, the following topics will be excluded and not eligible for binding arbitration: • Employee probation • Any matters pertaining to non-permanent employees, including discipline, pay, benefits and hours 12.5.4.2 The number of grievances eligible for binding arbitration shall be capped at two per year during this pilot period. Once the arbitrator has been selected, hearings shall commence and be held at the convenience of the arbitrator. However, hearings shall be confined to working days.

Binding Arbitration Pilot. The District and the Union agree to a pilot period of two (2three three (3) years of binding arbitration to replace advisory arbitration provided in 12.5.3. After this twothreethree-year period (ending June 30, 202120252025), the Binding Arbitration pilot will automatically sunset and the award of the arbitrator will again be advisory. The parties will meet no later than six months prior to the end of the pilot period to assess the pilot and determine if the pilot should be extended. 12.5.4.1 For the purposes of the Binding Arbitration Pilot, the following topics will be excluded and not eligible for binding arbitration: • Employee probation • Any matters pertaining to non-permanent employees, including discipline, pay, benefits and hours 12.5.4.2 The number of grievances eligible for binding arbitration shall be capped at two per year during this pilot period. Once the arbitrator has been selected, hearings shall commence and be held at the convenience of the arbitrator. However, hearings shall be confined to working days.