Common use of Payment of Arbitration Costs Clause in Contracts

Payment of Arbitration Costs. The Employer agrees that an employee, whether as a grievor, witness, or Union representative, shall be permitted the necessary time off from work without loss of pay and benefits to attend an arbitration hearing and will be supported by a leave form. It is agreed that the Employer’s obligation is limited, in the case of a witness, to the time the witness’ presence is required at the arbitration hearing to give evidence, and in the case of a Union representative, to providing such necessary time off to three (3) representatives. The cost of member attendance at an arbitration shall be borne by the Union. It is further agreed that there will be no undue disruption of work and that an employee shall not leave their work without obtaining permission from their Xxxx or designate which shall not be unreasonably withheld.