Common use of Other Forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Clause in Contracts

Other Forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). ‌ By mutual agreement between the Association and the Employer, a grievance may be submitted for mediation before the Bureau of Mediation Services at any time prior to the arbitration hearing. Additionally, by mutual agreement between the Association and the Employer, the parties may use any other form of ADR to resolve a grievance prior to the arbitration hearing. Any expenses for the ADR practitioner’s service, if any, and the proceeding shall be borne equally by the Appointing Authority and the Association; however, each party shall be responsible for compensating its own representatives and attendees. Unless the Employer and the Association agree otherwise, if either party cancels an ADR proceeding or asks for a postponement that leads to the ADR practitioner charging a fee, then the party initiating the cancellation or the postponement shall pay this fee.

Other Forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). ‌ By mutual agreement between the Association and the Employer, a grievance may be submitted for mediation before the Bureau of Mediation Services at any time prior to the arbitration hearing. Additionally, by mutual agreement between the Association and the Employer, the parties may use any other form of ADR to resolve a grievance prior to the arbitration hearing. Any expenses for the ADR practitioner’s service, if any, and the proceeding shall be borne equally by the Appointing Authority and the Association; however, each party shall be responsible for compensating its own representatives and attendees. Unless the Employer and the Association agree otherwise, if either party cancels an ADR proceeding or asks for a postponement that leads to the ADR practitioner charging a fee, then the party initiating the cancellation or the postponement shall pay this fee.