Powers of Arbitrators. The arbitrators shall be limited in the scope of their authority to resolving only the specific matter which the Parties have referred to arbitration for resolution and shall not have authority to render any decision or award on any other issues. Without limiting the foregoing, the arbitrators:
(a) shall not have any power or authority to add to, alter, amend or modify the terms of this Agreement but shall specify rules sufficient to allow reasonable discovery by the Parties;
(b) shall establish and enforce appropriate rules to ensure that the proceedings, including the decision, be kept confidential and that all Confidential Information of the Parties be kept confidential and be used for no purpose other than the arbitration; and
(c) shall issue all preliminary awards and the final award in writing.
Powers of Arbitrators. Except with respect to any and all claims of Third Parties, the arbitrator(s) are not empowered to award damages in excess of compensatory damages (subject to the limitation on Liability set forth herein) and each Party expressly waives and foregoes any right to have the arbitrator(s) award indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, punitive or similar damages, except to the extent Law requires that compensatory damages be increased in a specified manner, or except with respect to any and all Claims of Third Parties. All costs of the arbitration shall be paid equally by the Parties, unless the award shall specify a different division of such costs. Each Party shall be responsible for its own expenses, including attorneys' fees. Each Party shall be afforded adequate opportunity to present information in support of its position on the dispute being arbitrated. The arbitrator(s) also may request additional information from the Parties.
Powers of Arbitrators. The arbitrator is not empowered to award damages in excess of compensatory damages (including liquidated damages specified herein) and each party expressly waives and foregoes any right to punitive, exemplary or similar damages unless a statute requires that compensatory damages be increased in a specified manner. All costs of the arbitration shall be paid equally by the parties, unless the award shall specify otherwise. Each party shall be responsible for its own expenses, including attorney’s fees. Both parties shall be afforded adequate opportunity to present information in support of its position on the dispute being arbitrated. The arbitrator may also request additional information from the parties.
Powers of Arbitrators. (a) The Arbitrator(s) may determine her/his (their) own procedure in accordance with the Trade Union Act, and shall give full opportunity to all parties to present evidence and make representations. S/he (they) shall hear and determine the difference or allegation, and shall make every effort to render a decision within thirty (30) calendar days following the hearing. The Union and the Employer may mutually agree to a further extension of up to thirty (30) days.
(b) In the case of an Arbitration Board, the decision of the majority shall be the decision of the Board. Where there is no majority decision, the decision of the Chairperson shall be the decision of the Board. The decision of the Arbitration Board shall be binding, final, and enforceable on the parties.
(c) The Arbitrator(s) shall have the power and authority to interpret this Collective Agreement and make decisions and awards with regard to the grievance submitted, including modifying or eliminating decisions of dismissal or disciplinary action.
(d) Should the parties disagree as to the meaning of the Arbitrator(s) decision, either party may apply to the sole Arbitrator or the Chairperson of the Arbitration Board to clarify the decision which s/he shall make every effort to do within seven (7) working days.
Powers of Arbitrators. The arbitrators shall be limited in the scope of their authority to resolving only the specific matter which the Parties have referred to arbitration for resolution and shall not have authority to render any decision or award on any other issues; provided that, if the arbitrator renders an award finding either Party in material breach of this Agreement and the dispute was in good faith, the arbitrator shall include in such award an explanation of what specific steps such Party is required to follow in order to cure such material breach after such arbitration award is rendered as provided in Section 13.3(b). Without limiting the foregoing, the arbitrators:
(i) shall not have any power or authority to add to, alter, amend or modify the terms of this Agreement but shall specify rules sufficient to allow reasonable discovery by the Parties;
(ii) shall establish and enforce appropriate rules to ensure that the proceedings, including the decision, be kept confidential and that all Confidential Information of the Parties be kept confidential and be used for no purpose other than the arbitration;
(iii) shall have the power to enforce specifically this Agreement and the terms and conditions hereof in addition to any other remedies at law or in equity; and
(iv) shall issue all preliminary awards and the final award writing.
Powers of Arbitrators. A Single Arbitrator shall have power to:
(a) hear and determine the real issue in dispute between the Parties notwithstanding technical irregularities as to form or process;
(b) to modify any penalty of suspension or discharge as it deems just and proper;
(c) to order reinstatement of any employee improperly suspended, discharged or laid off on such terms and conditions as it deems just;
(d) to award compensation including interest for damages; make such other disposition or arrangement as is just and equitable in its opinion.
Powers of Arbitrators. Except with respect to any and all Claims of Persons other than UI or UI's Affiliates, the arbitrator(s) are not empowered to award damages to UI, if any, in excess of compensatory damages (subject to the limitation on Liability set forth in the applicable Associated Agreement). Also in accordance with Section 19, the arbitrators shall not find CL&P liable to UI, except to the extent arising out of CL&P's and/or any of its Affiliates' Actionable Conduct. Additionally, in accordance with Section 19, each Party expressly waives and foregoes any right to have the arbitrator(s) award indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, punitive or similar damages, except to the extent Law requires that compensatory damages be increased in a specified manner, or except with respect to any and all Claims of Third Parties. All costs of the arbitration shall be paid equally by the Parties, unless the award shall specify a different division of such costs. Each Party shall be responsible for its own expenses, including attorneys' fees. Both Parties shall be afforded adequate opportunity to present information in support of its position on the dispute being arbitrated. The arbitrator(s) also may request additional information from the Parties.
Powers of Arbitrators. The Tribunal:
(i) shall not have any power or authority to add to, alter, amend or modify the terms of this Agreement but shall specify rules sufficient to allow reasonable discovery by the Parties;
(ii) shall establish and enforce appropriate rules to ensure that the proceedings, including the decision, be kept confidential and that all Confidential Information of the Parties be kept confidential and be used for no purpose other than the arbitration;
(iii) shall have the power to enforce specifically this Agreement and the terms and conditions hereof in addition to any other remedies at law or in equity; and
(iv) shall issue all decisions in writing in the form of an award or order.
Powers of Arbitrators. The arbitrators shall be limited in the scope of their authority to resolving only the specific matter which the Parties have referred to arbitration for resolution and shall not have authority to render any decision or award on any other issues. Without limiting the foregoing, the arbitrators:
(a) shall not have any power or authority to add to, alter, amend or modify the terms of this Agreement but shall specify rules sufficient to allow reasonable discovery by the Parties;
(b) shall establish and enforce appropriate rules to ensure that the proceedings, including the decision, be kept confidential and that all Confidential Information of any Party disclosed during such proceedings be kept confidential in accordance with this Agreement and be used for no purpose other than the arbitration unless otherwise permitted in accordance with ARTICLE 8; and
(c) shall issue all preliminary awards and the final award in writing.
Powers of Arbitrators. The arbitrators:
(i) shall not have any power or authority to add to, alter, amend or modify the terms of this Agreement but shall specify rules sufficient to allow reasonable discovery by the Parties;
(ii) shall establish and enforce appropriate rules to ensure that the proceedings, including the decision, be kept confidential and that all Confidential Information of the Parties be kept confidential and be used for no purpose other than the arbitration;
(iii) shall have the power to enforce specifically this Agreement and the terms and conditions hereof in addition to any other remedies at law or in equity; and
(iv) shall issue all decisions in writing.
