Procedure Guidelines a) The Opening Statement: This should basically set out the case from each party's perspective. The arbitrator will aggressively seek at this point to define the issue and to determine what evidence is agreed to and what is not.
Procedure Guidelines. The Opening Statement: This should basically set out the case from each party’s perspective. The arbitrator will aggressively seek at this point to define the issue and to determine what evidence is agreed to and what is not. The parties or their representatives will try to get an agreed statement of facts for presentation to the arbitrator. The Hearing: Sufficient witnesses should be called to ensure the “story” is properly told. Where it is an issue of credibility or conflicting evidence, the key individuals must testify. The Arguments: As agreed, the parties will not cite legal precedents, but may refer to Xxxxx & Beatty, Palmer, or other legal research materials. However, it is imperative that the relevant provisions of the Collective Agreement be canvassed by the representatives to ensure that all relevant clauses are put before the arbitrator. General rules of evidence will be waived except for the rule of “onus.”
Procedure Guidelines. The Opening Statement: This should basically set out the case from each party’s perspective. The arbitrator will aggressively seek at this point to define the issue and to determine what evidence is agreed to and what is not. The Parties, or their representatives, will try to get an agreed statement of facts for presentation to the arbitrator. The Hearing: Sufficient witnesses should be called to ensure the “story” is properly told. Where it is an issue of credibility or conflicting evidence, the key individuals must testify. The Arguments: As agreed, the parties will not cite legal precedents, but may refer to Xxxxx & Beatty, Palmer, etc. However, it is imperative that the relevant provisions of the Collective Agreement be canvassed by the representatives to ensure that all relevant clauses are put before the arbitrator. General rules of evidence will be waived except for the rule of “onus”. Mediation: Representatives must accept some responsibility at this state to assist the arbitrator in assessing the evidence before him/her. Specifically, if the representatives can assist in assessing credibility and/or contradictory evidence, they should do so.
Procedure Guidelines. (a) The Opening Statement: This should basically set out the case from each party's perspective. The Arbitrator will aggressively seek at this point to define the issue and to determine what evidence is agreed to and what is not.
Procedure Guidelines. 1. The grievant has the right to request assistance and representation of the Faculty Association by notifying the Association President of his/her intent to file a grievance.
Procedure Guidelines a. Teachers interested in establishing, continuing or terminating a Job Share position shall so notify the Principal and the Superintendent of Schools or designate by March 31st.
Procedure Guidelines. Document tabled • Presentation of Case Management Document • General rules of evidence are not strictly applied, except rules of “onus” • Parties must discuss evidence prior to hearing , in order to expedite the hearing • Arbitrator may propose a possible resolution to the parties prior to issuing an award • The decision of the Arbitrator will be final and binding on the parties • The parties will equally share the cost, fees, cancelation and expenses of the Arbitrator • The grievance may be removed from the Case Management Process at any time prior to the hearing Agreed to Arbitrator Upon the parties’ principals signing this Letter of Understanding, it is agreed to that Xxxx Xxxxxxx Q.C – Xxxx Xxxxxxx Legal Professional Corporation will be the Arbitrator from the date of signing, and therefore will be Chair of Arbitration for the first one (1) year period in accordance to Article 1 of this Agreement.
Procedure Guidelines a. Teachers interested in establishing, continuing or terminating a Job Share position shall so notify the Principal and Human Resources by March 31. Teachers have until June 30 to secure a Job Share partner.
Procedure Guidelines. The Opening Statement: This should basically set out the case from each party's perspective. The arbitrator will aggressively seek at this point to define the issue and to determine what evidence is agreed to and what is not. The parties or their representatives will try to get an agreed statement of facts for presentation to the arbitrator. The Hearing: Sufficient witnesses should be called to ensure the "story" is properly told. Where it is an issue of credibility or conflicting evidence, the key individuals must testify.
Procedure Guidelines. The Opening Statement: This should basi- cally set out the case from each party’s per- spective. The arbitrator will aggressively seek at this point to define the issue and to determine what evidence is agreed to and what is not. The Hearing: Sufficient witnesses should be called to ensure the is told. Where it is an issue of conflict- ing evidence, the key individuals must tes- tify The Argument: As agreed, the parties will not cite legal precedents but may refer to Xxxxx and Xxxxxx, etc. However, it is imperative that the relevant provisions of the Collective Agreement be canvassed by counsel to ensure that all relevant clauses are put before the arbitrator. Mediation: Counsel must accept some re- sponsibility at this stage to assist the arbi- trator in assessing the evidence before the arbitrator. Specifically, if counsel can assist in assessing credibility and/or contradictory evidence, they should do so. The Decision: If mediation fails or is not ap- propriate and if the decision can be rendered after a short deliberation. the arbitrator will do so. By meeting first with counsel to ex- plain the framework of the arbitrator’s deci- sion, the parties are provided with an oppor- tunity to influence the exact terms of resolution. Within the framework of settle- ment as outlined by the arbitrator, the par- ties can work out exact terms which best suit the specifics of the case. Such an opportunity should not be wasted by continuing to argue the merits of the case. With respect to grievances involving cus- tomer complaints, the following will apply: the to whom the complaint was be called to testify;
