Common use of Attempt at Informal Resolution of Disputes Clause in Contracts

Attempt at Informal Resolution of Disputes. a. Prior to submission of any dispute to arbitration, ▇▇▇▇▇▇ and the Employee will attempt to resolve the dispute informally as set forth below. ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ and the Employee will select a mutually acceptable mediator from a list provided by an American Arbitration Association Employment Dispute Division or other similar agency who will assist the parties in attempting to reach a settlement of the dispute. The mediator may make settlement suggestions to the parties but will not have the power to impose a settlement upon them. If the dispute is resolved in mediation, the matter will be deemed closed. If the dispute is not resolved in mediation and goes to the next step (binding arbitration), any proposals or compromises suggested by either of the parties or the mediator will not be referred to or have any bearing on the arbitration procedure. The mediator cannot also serve as the arbitrator in the subsequent proceeding unless all parties expressly agree in writing.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Employment Agreement (Lennox International Inc), Employment Agreement (Lennox International Inc)

Attempt at Informal Resolution of Disputes. a. Prior to submission of any dispute to arbitration, Lenn▇▇▇▇▇ and the Employee will shall attempt to resolve the dispute informally as set forth below. ▇. b. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ▇▇▇ the Employee will select a mutually acceptable mediator from a list provided by an American Arbitration Association Employment Dispute Division or other similar agency who will assist the parties in attempting to reach a settlement of the dispute. The mediator may make settlement suggestions to the parties but will shall not have the power to impose a settlement upon them. If the dispute is resolved in mediation, the matter will shall be deemed closed. If the dispute is not resolved in mediation and goes to the next step (binding arbitration), any proposals or compromises suggested by either of the parties or the mediator will shall not be referred to or have any bearing on the arbitration procedure. The mediator cannot also serve as the arbitrator in the subsequent proceeding unless all parties expressly agree in writing.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Employment Agreement (Lennox International Inc)

Attempt at Informal Resolution of Disputes. a. Prior to submission of any dispute to arbitration, ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Lennox and the Employee will attempt to resolve the dispute informally as set forth below. ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ and the Employee will select a mutually acceptable mediator from a list provided by an American Arbitration Association Employment Dispute Division or other similar agency who will assist the parties in attempting to reach a settlement of the dispute. The mediator may make settlement suggestions to the parties but will not have the power to impose a settlement upon them. If the dispute is resolved in mediation, the matter will be deemed closed. If the dispute is not resolved in mediation and goes to the next step (binding arbitration), any proposals or compromises suggested by either of the parties or the mediator will not be referred to or have any bearing on the arbitration procedure. The mediator cannot also serve as the arbitrator in the subsequent proceeding unless all parties expressly agree in writing.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Employment Agreement (Lennox International Inc)

Attempt at Informal Resolution of Disputes. a. Prior to submission of any dispute to arbitration, L▇▇▇▇▇ and the Employee will shall attempt to resolve the dispute informally as set forth below. ▇. b. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ and the Employee will select a mutually acceptable mediator from a list provided by an American Arbitration Association Employment Dispute Division or other similar agency who will assist the parties in attempting to reach a settlement of the dispute. The mediator may make settlement suggestions to the parties but will shall not have the power to impose a settlement upon them. If the dispute is resolved in mediation, the matter will shall be deemed closed. If the dispute is not resolved in mediation and goes to the next step (binding arbitration), any proposals or compromises suggested by either of the parties or the mediator will shall not be referred to or have any bearing on the arbitration procedure. The mediator cannot also serve as the arbitrator in the subsequent proceeding unless all parties expressly agree in writing.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Employment Agreement (Lennox International Inc)