Rules for Hearings Clause Samples
Rules for Hearings a. The parties agree that the prompt resolution of cases brought to arbitration is of the highest importance. Therefore, except as provided in Paragraph 8(b) below, arbitration hearings shall be heard in accordance with the following rules:
(1) the hearing shall be informal;
(2) no briefs shall be filed or transcripts made;
(3) there shall be no formal evidence rules;
(4) the arbitrator shall have the obligation of assuring that the hearing is, in all respects, fair;
(5) the arbitrator shall issue a decision no later than two (2) days after conclusion of the hearing. The decision shall include a brief written explanation of the basis for the conclusion; and
(6) the Board shall adopt such other rules as it deems necessary.
b. In the event the Union or the Company believes that the issues involved are of meaningful precedential significance or great complexity, it may petition the arbitrator to allow the filing of briefs as follows:
(1) the moving party will notify the other party that it intends to so argue at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to the start of the hearing;
(2) the hearing shall begin with the arbitrator taking no more than fifteen (15) minutes of testimony from each side on that issue;
(3) the arbitrator shall rule from the bench on the issue of whether briefs may be filed and the hearing on the case shall commence immediately thereafter; and
(4) if the arbitrator rules that briefs are to be allowed, then briefs shall, without exception, be due within thirty (30) days of the close of the hearing and the arbitrator’s decision shall be rendered within thirty
Rules for Hearings. The hearing or hearings shall be conducted pursuant to the Rules of Voluntary Arbitration of the American Arbitration Association.
Rules for Hearings a. The Parties agree that the prompt resolution of cases brought to arbitration is of the highest importance. Therefore, arbitration hearings shall be heard in accordance with the following rules:
(1) the hearing shall be informal;
(2) pre-hearing briefs shall be filed in accordance with current practices, and post hearing briefs may be filed by agreement or by order of the Board following a request by either Party;
(3) there shall be no transcripts made unless the Parties agree otherwise;
(4) there shall be no formal evidence rules;
(5) the arbitrator shall have the obligation of assuring that the hearing is, in all respects, fair;
(6) the Board shall issue a decision no later than thirty (30) days after conclusion of the hearing. The decision shall include a brief written explanation of the basis for the conclusion; and
(7) the Board shall adopt such other rules as it deems necessary.
b. The Company agrees that it shall not, in an arbitration proceeding, subpoena or call as a witness any bargaining unit Employee or retiree. The Union agrees not to subpoena or call as a witness in such proceedings any non-bargaining unit employee or retiree.
c. The proposals made by each Party with respect to changes in the Basic Labor Agreements and the discussions had with respect thereto shall not be used, or referred to, in any way during or in connection with the arbitration of any grievance arising under the provisions of the Basic Labor Agreement.
Rules for Hearings. The hearing or hearings shall be conducted pursuant to the “Rules 8 of Voluntary Arbitration” of the American Arbitration Association. 9
Rules for Hearings. 7.3.1 The parties agree that the prompt resolution of cases brought to arbitration is of the highest importance. Therefore, except as provided in Paragraph 8(b) below, arbitration hearings shall be heard in accordance with the following rules:
7.3.1.1 the hearing shall be informal;
7.3.1.2 no briefs shall be filed or transcripts made;
7.3.1.3 there shall be no formal evidence rules;
7.3.1.4 the arbitrator shall have the obligation of assuring that the hearing is, in all respects, fair;
7.3.1.5 the arbitrator shall issue a decision no later than two (2) days after conclusion of the hearing. The decision shall include a brief written explanation of the basis for the conclusion; and
7.3.1.6 the Board shall adopt such other rules as it deems necessary.
a. In the event the Union or the Company believes that the issues involved are of meaningful precedential significance or great complexity, it may petition the arbitrator to allow the filing of briefs as follows:
b. the moving party will notify the other party that it intends to so argue at least seventy-two
Rules for Hearings. The parties agree that the prompt resolution of cases brought to arbitration is of the highest importance. Therefore, except as provided in Paragraph 8(b) below, arbitration hearings shall be heard in accordance with the following rules:
Rules for Hearings. The committee shall hold a full evidentiary hearing on each grievance after receipt of the grievance. The committee may gather such information as the committee, by majority determination, feels may be of assistance in preparing for a hearing. The committee shall take a written transcript or tape recording of its proceedings. A written record of the committee’s recommendations shall be transmitted to all parties in the dispute and to the Presidents of the College and the Association. The grievant must be present at the hearing and may be accompanied by a representative of the Association. The committee and its members shall consider confidential all information obtained through the hearing.
Rules for Hearings. The hearing or hearings shall be conducted pursuant to the “Rules 35 of Voluntary Arbitration” of the American Arbitration Association. 36