Expedited Cases Clause Samples
The Expedited Cases clause establishes procedures for handling disputes or claims that require a faster resolution than standard processes allow. Typically, this clause sets shorter timelines for submissions, hearings, and decisions, and may limit the scope of discovery or the length of hearings to streamline proceedings. Its core practical function is to ensure that less complex or lower-value cases are resolved quickly and efficiently, reducing costs and minimizing delays for the parties involved.
Expedited Cases. Up to ten (10) cases per contract year by the Union and up to seven (7) cases per year by the State may receive expedited arbitrator assignment as exclusions to the “first filed, first assigned” rule expressed herein.
Expedited Cases. Each party shall have the right to expedite six (6) contract interpretation (non-disciplinary) grievances per calendar year. Proper Written Notice of expedition shall be provided to the panel co-chairs and the business agent and labor manager affected, no later than Thirty (30) calendar days prior to the panel hearing at which the grievance shall be heard. E-mail is an acceptable method of notice. There shall be no postponement of expedited cases except by mutual agreement. Expedited Contract cases may be heard on the same day as disciplinary cases by mutual agreement, the arbitrator shall not be present for such hearing. If the expedited case is deadlocked, the case must be filed to outside arbitration by the moving party within ten (10) calendar days. Failure to timely file for arbitration shall result in the dismissal of the grievance with prejudice.