Common use of Subpoenas (Arbitrators) Clause in Contracts

Subpoenas (Arbitrators). If either party to a grievance hearing before an Arbitrator or designated representative wishes to use any individual as a witness in the presentation of their case, they may request the Arbitrator to subpoena the attendance of the witness. Request forms for subpoenas are available through the arbitrator and must be submitted at least eight (8) calendar days prior to the hearing. Notice of less than eight (8) calendar days shall not guarantee employee attendance. At least four (4) workdays before the scheduled hearing, the requesting party shall notify the other party of the names of any individual(s) who have been subpoenaed as a witness. The requesting party or their representative is responsible to serve the subpoenas on the employee(s) sought to be witnesses. The subpoenas are to be served on the employee at least four (4) workdays before the scheduled hearing. The arbitrator may limit the number of witnesses either party may call to testify, considering relevancy of proposed testimony and whether or not it would be repetitious. The cost of serving any subpoenas shall be paid by the requesting party. The parties shall not be required to serve subpoenas by the process set out in statute, but may serve them in person or by first class U.S. mail.