Common use of Arbitration/Mediation Clause in Contracts

Arbitration/Mediation. Should the grievance involve the alleged misinterpretation or violation of the Agreement of applicable government legislation, either party may be free to appeal to arbitration or mediation/arbitrator within thirty-one (31) days from the date of the Step 2 response. The parties shall attempt to agree on a single arbitrator or mediation/arbitrator. If the parties agree on the arbitrator or mediation/arbitrator, the party requesting the referral shall then refer the grievance to the chosen party with a statement of the issue to be arbitrated upon by him/her, if requested. Notice of said referral and a copy of said statement shall be forwarded simultaneously to the other party. The decision of the arbitrator or mediation/arbitrator shall be final and binding upon all parties involved. Upon any decision rendered by the arbitrator it is agreed that the Chairperson and the company representative will review the decision if requested by either party.

Arbitration/Mediation. Should the grievance involve the alleged misinterpretation or violation of the Agreement of applicable government legislation, either party may be free to appeal to arbitration or mediation/arbitrator within thirty-one (31) days from the date of the Step 2 response. The parties shall attempt to agree on a single arbitrator or mediation/arbitrator. If the parties agree on the arbitrator or mediation/arbitrator, the party requesting the referral shall then refer the grievance to the chosen party with a statement of the issue to be arbitrated upon by him/her/them, if requested. Notice of said referral and a copy of said statement shall be forwarded simultaneously to the other party. The decision of the arbitrator or mediation/arbitrator shall be final and binding upon all parties involved. Upon any decision rendered by the arbitrator it is agreed that the Chairperson and the company representative will review the decision if requested by either party.