Common use of Limitations Upon the Arbitrator Clause in Contracts

Limitations Upon the Arbitrator. 1. The hearing officer shall have no power to add to, subtract from, disregard, alter, or modify any of the terms of this Agreement. The hearing officer’s decision shall be limited to a specific finding regarding the alleged violation of a specific term of this Agreement. The hearing officer shall have no authority to recommend a monetary award. Past practice of the parties in interpreting and applying the terms of this Agreement may be relevant evidence, but shall not be used so as to justify or result in what is, in effect, a modification (whether by revision, addition, or detraction) of the terms of this Agreement. The arbitrator shall have no power to render an award on any grievance occurring before or after the term of this Agreement or to grant a remedy exceeding that sought by the grievant. Grievances arising prior to this Agreement are to be handled pursuant to applicable grievance procedures which were in effect prior to this Agreement.

Limitations Upon the Arbitrator. 1. The hearing officer shall have no power to add to, subtract from, disregard, alter, or modify any of the terms of this Agreement. The hearing officer’s decision shall be limited to a specific finding regarding the alleged violation of a specific term of this Agreement. The hearing officer shall have no authority to recommend a monetary award. Past practice of the parties in interpreting and applying the terms of this Agreement may be relevant evidence, evidence but shall not be used so as to justify or result in what is, in effect, a modification (whether by revision, addition, or detraction) of the terms of this Agreement. The arbitrator shall have no power to render an award on any grievance occurring before or after the term of this Agreement or to grant a remedy exceeding that sought by the grievant. Grievances arising prior to this Agreement are to be handled pursuant to applicable grievance procedures which were in effect prior to this Agreement.