Expedited Dispute Resolution Process Clause Samples
The Expedited Dispute Resolution Process clause establishes a streamlined procedure for resolving disputes between parties more quickly than standard processes. Typically, this clause sets shorter timelines for submitting claims, responding to allegations, and scheduling hearings or mediation sessions, often using simplified rules or limiting the scope of discovery. Its core practical function is to minimize delays and reduce costs associated with lengthy dispute resolution, ensuring that conflicts are addressed efficiently and with minimal disruption to ongoing business operations.
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Expedited Dispute Resolution Process. The parties expressly agree and understand that, for purposes of disputes concerning the administration of the DDSP, the dispute resolution procedure contained herein is the sole and exclusive negotiated dispute resolution system available to represented employees. In the event of such a dispute, the parties agree upon the following process:
1. Within fifteen days of the alleged violation of the DDSP, the IBU will notify WSF, in writing, of the violation. The notice shall include the name of each affected employee, the date(s) and nature of the violation, the section of the DDSP believed to have been violated, and the relief requested. The notice may be delivered by mail, fax, or in person. Time periods specified herein shall run from the date of actual receipt. All notices shall be to a Port Captain.
2. Within five working days of receipt of the notice referred to above, the Port Captains will schedule a meeting with an IBU representative to discuss the dispute. The meeting will be scheduled as expeditiously as possible, but in no event more than ten (10) working days from receipt of the notice. In the alternative, WSF may inform the IBU in writing that the relief requested in the notice will be granted in full.
3. If a meeting is held pursuant to Paragraph 2 above, it shall be between a union and a WSF representative with full authority to settle the dispute. If the matter is settled at the meeting, the representatives will reduce the settlement to writing and sign and date the writing. No specific format or requirements are prescribed and any writing mutually understood by the representatives shall be deemed adequate.
4. If the representatives do not settle the matter, a second meeting shall be scheduled with the Independent Arbitrator. The meeting shall be scheduled as expeditiously as possible, but in no event more than fifteen days from the date of the WSF – IBU meeting, unless the Independent Arbitrator approves scheduling at a later time.
5. At the meeting with the Independent Arbitrator, WSF and IBU will each send one representative, not a lawyer. Additional individuals may attend the meeting with the prior approval of the Independent Arbitrator. The representatives shall each have the opportunity to present information concerning the dispute to the Independent Arbitrator, orally and/or in writing. No witnesses will be called. The Independent Arbitrator shall have sole and unfettered discretion to consider any evidence that is presented by the rep...
Expedited Dispute Resolution Process. The parties agree that the following types of issues and disputes will be subject to arbitration under the expedited procedures set forth in this Article:
a) Any dispute regarding the obligations of the parties with respect to a single Reinsured Policy, regardless of the amount in controversy; or
b) Any dispute in which the amount in controversy, exclusive of interest or costs, is less than $1 million. Arbitration proceedings under this Article will be commenced as specified in Article 10.3, and shall be subject to the requirements of Article 10.3 to the extent they are not inconsistent with this Article. The proceedings will be held before a single neutral umpire meeting the qualifications set forth in Article 10.3. If the parties are unable to agree on an umpire within 30 days following commencement of the action, the selection will be made pursuant to the Umpire Selection Procedure of the ▇▇▇▇▇-US Certified Arbitrators List available at ▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇.org. No ex parte communication will be permitted with the umpire at any time prior to the conclusion of the proceedings. Within 21 days from the date the selection of the umpire is agreed upon, the parties and umpire will conduct an organizational meeting by teleconference to familiarize the umpire with the dispute and to set a timetable for submission of briefs. There will be no discovery, and the dispute will be submitted on briefs and documentary evidence only, unless otherwise agreed by the parties or ordered by the umpire for good cause. Within 30 days of submission of briefs by the parties, the umpire will render a written award which will be final and binding on the parties.
Expedited Dispute Resolution Process. In the event an adjunct files a grievance claiming a violation of the Article 31, the System agrees that the adjunct and union representative shall within 15 days of the filing of the grievance meet with the Academic ▇▇▇▇ and President of the applicable college, during which meeting the adjunct will have the opportunity to present the grievance. If the grievance is not resolved during this meeting, MSEA shall have the right to move the grievance to Step 3 of the grievance procedure.
Expedited Dispute Resolution Process. The parties agree the following dispute resolution process shall apply to differences relating to cases involving accommodations and return-to-work.
Expedited Dispute Resolution Process. Notwithstanding Section 4.2 above, either Party, on a good faith basis, may designate a Dispute as one requiring expedited resolution. A Dispute may be expedited if the Dispute involves a *** or arises under Section *** of the MSA. In such case, a Party may require, upon written notice to the other Party, that the Dispute be escalated directly to the *** and *** , in which case the Parties will promptly meet and attempt, in good faith, to resolve the Dispute as soon as practicable but not later than *** (***) *** after such notice requiring such escalation.
Expedited Dispute Resolution Process. Either Party, on a good faith basis, may designate a dispute as one requiring expedited resolution. A dispute may require an expedited resolution if based upon the nature or significance of the dispute, a delayed resolution may have significant financial and/or operational consequences to the Parties. In such case each Party will use its commercially reasonable efforts to make the applicable executives available to discuss and resolve the issues within the shortened timeframes
Expedited Dispute Resolution Process. The parties agree that the following types of issues and disputes are subject to arbitration under the expedited procedures set forth in this Article:
Expedited Dispute Resolution Process. In lieu of resolving to the arbitration process as described in Article 10.3, the parties may mutually agree to resolve the dispute through an expedited process as set forth in this Article. Arbitration proceedings under this Article will be commenced as specified in Article 10.3, and shall be subject to the requirements of Article 10.3 to the extent they are not inconsistent with this Article. The proceedings will be held before a single neutral umpire meeting the qualifications set forth in Article 10.3. If the parties are unable to agree on an umpire within thirty (30) calendar days following commencement of the action, the selection will be made pursuant to the Umpire Selection Procedure of the ▇▇▇▇▇-US Certified Arbitrators List available at ▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇.org. No ex parte communication will be permitted with the umpire at any time prior to the conclusion of the proceedings. Within twenty-one (21) calendar days from the date the selection of the umpire is agreed upon, the parties and umpire will conduct an organizational meeting by teleconference to familiarize the umpire with the dispute and to set a timetable for submission of briefs. There will be no discovery, and the dispute will be submitted on briefs and documentary evidence only, unless otherwise agreed by the parties or ordered by the umpire for good cause. Within thirty (30) calendar days of submission of briefs by the parties, the umpire will render a written award which will be final and binding on the parties.
Expedited Dispute Resolution Process. The Parties may, by mutual written agreement, refer a grievance filed at arbitration, except a policy grievance, to the expedited process as follows:
Expedited Dispute Resolution Process. The parties agree that, given the current health crisis, disputes between the Committee and the Association must be resolved in a timely and expeditious manner. To this end, the parties agree to the following expedited dispute resolution procedure for the duration of this agreement.