Layoff Arbitration Panel Sample Clauses
The Layoff Arbitration Panel clause establishes a specific process for resolving disputes related to employee layoffs through arbitration rather than litigation. Typically, this clause outlines the formation of a neutral panel, the procedures for selecting arbitrators, and the scope of issues that can be brought before the panel, such as the fairness or legality of layoff decisions. By providing a structured and impartial forum for addressing layoff disputes, the clause helps ensure that both employers and employees have a clear, efficient, and less adversarial method for resolving conflicts, thereby reducing the risk of prolonged legal battles and promoting fair outcomes.
Layoff Arbitration Panel. A tripartite Layoff Arbitration Panel shall be appointed to hear all appeals having the same effective date for layoff.
a. Appeals shall be heard by a tripartite panel consisting of:
1. A representative designated by the County Director of Human Resources.
2. A representative designated by Local 1.
3. A neutral member selected in accordance with Article 12.F.4.b.
b. The neutral Layoff Arbitration Panel member shall be chosen by:
1. Mutual agreement between the County and Local 1 or their designated representatives within five (5) working days of notification to Local 1 of an appeal.
2. If the County and Local 1 fail to name a neutral arbitration panel member within five (5) working days of notification to Local 1 of the appeal, a member of the Civil Service Commission (CSC) shall serve as the neutral third member of the arbitration panel.
(a) Human Resources will notify the Chair of the CSC of their inability to agree on a neutral;
(b) Human Resources will notify the Chair of the CSC of their desire that a member of the CSC serve as the neutral member of the Layoff Arbitration Panel in lieu of agreement on a third party.
(c) The Chair of the CSC shall name a member of the CSC to serve as the neutral member of the Layoff Arbitration Panel and an alternate.
c. The Layoff Arbitration Panel shall convene and open the hearing within fifteen
Layoff Arbitration Panel. A tripartite Layoff Arbitration Panel shall be appointed to hear all appeals having the same effective date for layoff.
a. Appeals shall be heard by a tripartite panel consisting of:
1. A representative designated by the County Director of Human Resources.
2. A representative designated by Local 1.
3. A neutral member selected in accordance with Article 12.F.4.b.
b. The neutral Layoff Arbitration Panel member shall be chosen by:
1. Mutual agreement between the County and Local 1 or their designated representatives within five (5) working days of notification to Local 1 of an appeal.
2. If the County and Local 1 fail to name a neutral arbitration panel member within five (5) working days of notification to Local 1 of the appeal, a member of the Civil Service Commission (CSC) shall serve as the neutral third member of the arbitration panel.
(a) Human Resources will notify the Chair of the CSC of their inability to agree on a neutral;
(b) Human Resources will notify the Chair of the CSC of their desire that a member of the CSC serve as the neutral member of the Layoff
(c) The Chair of the CSC shall name a member of the CSC to serve as the neutral member of the Layoff Arbitration Panel and an alternate.
c. The Layoff Arbitration Panel shall convene and open the hearing within fifteen