Expedited Arbitration Procedures Sample Clauses
The Expedited Arbitration Procedures clause establishes a streamlined process for resolving disputes more quickly than standard arbitration. It typically sets shorter timelines for submissions, limits the length of hearings, and may restrict the number of witnesses or the scope of discovery. By accelerating the arbitration process, this clause helps parties achieve faster resolutions, reducing costs and minimizing disruption to their business operations.
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Expedited Arbitration Procedures. Upon mutual agreement of the District and Association, the parties may proceed to arbitration in any particular case under such expedited procedures as they may determine to be appropriate.
Expedited Arbitration Procedures. By mutual agreement, the parties may agree to submit any grievance to expedited arbitration. If the parties agree to expedited arbitration, the arbitrator shall be selected as follows: By agreement of the parties, or,
Expedited Arbitration Procedures. If the issue to be resolved through the negotiations referenced in Section 18.2 directly and materially affects service to either Party's end-user customers, then the period of resolution of the dispute through negotiations before the dispute is to be submitted to binding arbitration shall be five (5) Business Days. Once such a service affecting dispute is submitted to arbitration, the arbitration shall be conducted pursuant to the expedited procedures rules of the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association (i.e., rules 53 through 57).
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Expedited Arbitration Procedures. The parties recognize and agree that it may be mutually beneficial to expedite the arbitration of certain grievances. Upon mutual written agreement, the parties shall request expedited arbitration under the rules of the American Arbitration Association.
Expedited Arbitration Procedures. When mutually agreed upon, the parties may utilize an expedited arbitration proceeding as an alternative to a full hearing. Options for such an expedited proceeding are:
A. A Bench decision whereby the parties waive briefs and/or transcripts. Any such Bench decision need not be lengthy, but must contain the rationale and basis for the award.
B. Written submissions and arguments from each party, which presents their respective cases, without a hearing.
C. Hearing by telephone with briefs.
D. An arbitrator inquiry when a formal hearing would serve no purpose. In this case the arbitrator would make such inquiries, as he/she deemed necessary, e.g., inspecting work sites, taking statements.
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Expedited Arbitration Procedures. This expedited arbitration procedure is for the exclusive purpose of providing prompt, efficient, and effective resolution of a reprimand in two circumstances: 1) a reprimand that prevents a Judge who is currently participating in telework from continuing to participate in telework; or 2) the Judge has a pending reassignment request.
Expedited Arbitration Procedures. If the issue to be resolved through the negotiations referenced in Section 14.2.1 directly and materially affects service to either Party’s end-user customers or the amount subject to a billing dispute is $200,000 or less, then the period of resolution of the dispute through negotiations before the dispute is to be submitted to arbitration shall be five (5) Business Days. Once such a service affecting dispute is submitted to arbitration pursuant to the process outlined in Section 14.2.2 above, the arbitration shall be conducted pursuant to the expedited procedures rules of the AAA Rules in effect on the date of commencement of the arbitration.
Expedited Arbitration Procedures. A. The following expedited arbitration procedure shall be followed with respect to any grievance involving:
1. An employee’s formal performance appraisal, other than demotions or removals for unacceptable performance under 5 USC Chapter 43;
2. Final decision to withhold a within-grade salary increase;
3. Reprimands and suspensions of 14 days or less;
4. Action restricting the use or availability of sick leave; and
5. Any other matter mutually agreed upon.
B. The parties agree that the primary purpose of this expedited arbitration procedure is to provide a swift and economical method to resolve disputes of the kind described in “A” above. The parties agree to take positive action to see that this purpose is fulfilled; and authorize the arbitrator to take such reasonable steps as are necessary to fulfill that purpose.
1. The hearing shall be informal.
2. No briefs shall be filed or transcripts made.
3. There shall be no formal evidence rules.
4. Normally, at least two (2) cases a day will be scheduled and heard.
C. A single case should normally not require more than four (4) hours to be heard with each party being allowed up to two (2) hours to examine witnesses and make opening and closing statements. The arbitrator shall ensure that the length of the hearing is not unnecessarily extended because of irrelevant or repetitious testimony. The arbitrator may also waive the time limits for good and sufficient reasons.
D. The arbitrator may issue a bench decision at the hearing. This decision shall be based on the record developed by the parties before and at the hearing and shall include a brief written explanation of the decision.
E. The arbitrator’s findings and awards shall be final and binding on both parties. However, either party may file exceptions to an award with the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) or the appropriate court under regulations prescribed by the Civil Service Reform Act or the FLRA.