Bifurcation. Upon motion by either party to bifurcate the hearing on procedural or substantive arbitrability issues, the arbitrator will issue a decision on the arbitrability issue after the parties brief the issue in writing (i.e., without a hearing). The arbitrator will issue the decision on the arbitrability issue a reasonable time in advance of any potential hearing on the merits.
Appears in 4 contracts
Samples: Final Offer Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Bifurcation. Upon motion by either party to bifurcate the hearing on procedural or substantive arbitrability issues, the arbitrator will issue a decision on the arbitrability issue after the parties brief the issue in writing (i.e., without a hearing). The arbitrator will issue the decision on the an arbitrability issue a reasonable time in advance of any potential hearing on the merits.
Appears in 4 contracts
Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
