Depositions Depositions should not be taken if a less complicated or more cost effective procedure will obtain the desired information. 4.2.1 The Firm should evaluate the need for each deposition and should only pursue such depositions when necessitated by the unique circumstances of the specific matter. The Firm should evaluate the need for transcription of the deposition; however, a copy of any transcript obtained should be provided to Citizens in a timely manner and uploaded into Acuity. 4.2.2 The Firm shall consult with Citizens prior to initiating any deposition, if not already approved through the case plan. The Firm shall make its recommendations concerning the depositions it expects to take in the Initial 4.2.3 It is the responsibility of the Firm to ensure that all witnesses testifying on behalf of Citizens are sufficiently prepared for each and every deposition. In the event a Corporate Representative is required for deposition, the Firm shall immediately notify Citizens and cooperate with Citizens in the designation and preparation of such witness for deposition. 4.2.4 In the event that a notice for deposition requires production of any documents held by Citizens, the Firm shall immediately notify Citizens and comply with Citizens’ policies regarding records production.
Informal An employee claiming a violation concerning the interpretation or application of the express provisions of this AGREEMENT shall: A. Within twenty-one (21) calendar days after the first occurrence of the event giving rise to the grievance, present such grievance, with or without the union representative, to their supervisor who is designated as appropriate for this purpose by the EMPLOYER. B. The supervisor shall give their verbal or written answer within fourteen (14) calendar days after such presentation to the employee and their ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
Hearing The grievance shall be heard by a single arbitrator and both parties may be represented by such person or persons as they may choose and designate, and the parties shall have the right to a hearing at which time both parties will have the opportunity to submit evidence, offer testimony, and make oral or written arguments relating to the issues before the arbitrator. The proceeding before the arbitrator shall be a hearing de novo.
Subpoenaed Witness For each day that the employee is compensated by the Crown, the employee shall be compensated by the Employer at $50.00 per day and by the Union at $50.00 per day up to a maximum of 4 calendar weeks or 20 working days. Proof of payment by the Crown shall be presented to the Employer and to the Union.
Testimony If DST is required by a third party subpoena or otherwise, to produce documents, testify or provide other evidence regarding the Services, this Agreement or the operations of the Fund in any Action to which the Fund is a party or otherwise related to the Fund, the Fund shall reimburse DST for all costs and expenses, including the time of its professional staff at DST’s standard rates and the cost of legal representation, that DST reasonably incurs in connection therewith.