Common use of Rules for Hearings Clause in Contracts

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. 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; andwritten (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.