Principles of Expedited Arbitration Sample Clauses

The Principles of Expedited Arbitration clause establishes a framework for resolving disputes quickly and efficiently, typically by streamlining procedures and reducing timelines. In practice, this may involve limiting the length of written submissions, restricting the number of hearings, or appointing a sole arbitrator instead of a panel. The core function of this clause is to ensure that disputes are settled in a timely and cost-effective manner, minimizing delays and legal expenses for the parties involved.
Principles of Expedited Arbitration. (a) Arbitrators shall decide at least fifteen (15) grievances each day. (b) The decisions are precedent setting and shall be accompanied by reasons on any non-factual issues. (c) The parties may use the services of counsel.
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Principles of Expedited Arbitration. (a) Mediation prior to arbitration is normally an integral part of this arbitration process. (b) The decisions are precedent setting and shall be accompanied by reasons on any non-factual issues. (c) The parties may use the services of counsel.
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Principles of Expedited Arbitration. (a) Arbitrators shall normally decide multiple cases each day of hearing. Cases shall be heard on an expedited basis after the parties have exchanged their written briefs. Oral evidence may be called only where the arbitrator deems necessary and only with leave of the arbitrator. Mediation prior to arbitration is normally an integral part of this arbitration process. (b) The decisions are precedent setting and shall be accompanied by reasons on any non-factual issues. (c) The parties may use the services of counsel.
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Principles of Expedited Arbitration. (a) “Mediation Arbitration” may be considered in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Labour Relations Act. (b) The decisions are precedent setting and shall be accompanied by reasons on any non-factual issues. (c) The parties may use the services of counsel.
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Related to Principles of Expedited Arbitration

  • Expedited Arbitration (a) The parties may meet, to review outstanding grievances filed at arbitration to determine those grievances suitable for this process, and will set dates and locations for hearings of groups of grievances considered suitable for expedited arbitration. (b) All grievances will be considered suitable for and resolved by expedited arbitration except grievances in the nature of: (1) dismissals; (2) rejection on probation; (3) suspensions in excess of 20 workdays; (4) policy grievances; (5) grievances requiring substantial interpretation of a provision of the collective agreement; (6) grievances requiring presentation of extrinsic evidence; (7) grievances where a party intends to raise a preliminary objection;

  • Expedited Arbitration Procedure The expedited procedure shall be used for either grievances involving Articles exclusively applying to temporary workers or, with the mutual agreement of the Employer and Union, for other grievances. For grievances that do not involve Articles exclusively applying to temporary workers, either the Employer or Union may request in writing that the expedited arbitration procedure be used at the time the Parties are scheduling dates with the arbitrator. (a) The Employer and Union will develop a stipulation of facts and use affidavits and other time-saving methods whenever possible and when mutually agreed upon. (b) Case presentation will be limited to preliminary opening statements, brief recitation of facts, witness presentation and closing oral argument. No post hearing briefs shall be filed or transcripts made. The hearing will be completed within one (1) business day unless otherwise agreed upon by the Parties. (c) The hearing shall be conducted by the arbitrator in whatever manner will most expeditiously permit full presentation of the evidence and arguments of the Parties. (d) The arbitrator may issue, at their discretion, a bench decision at the conclusion of the hearing or may issue a written award no later than seven (7) calendar days from the close of the hearing excluding weekends and holidays. (e) All decisions shall be final and binding on the Employer and Union. An arbitration award will be non-precedential if mutually agreed upon by the Parties before the hearing starts. The arbitrator’s award shall be based on the record and shall include a brief explanation of the basis for the award.

  • Rules of Arbitration The arbitration procedures initiated under this Contract shall operate under the arbitration rules in effect for ICSID, the Additional Facility or UNCITRAL, as the case may be, at the time of the filing of the request for arbitration, which rules are deemed to be incorporated herein by reference in this Article 26.

  • Step 4 - Arbitration If a grievance is not satisfactorily resolved at Step 3, the Union may submit the grievance to Arbitration. If a written notice of intent to file under the Arbitration Procedure is not received by the Manager of Labor Relations (or designee) within fourteen

  • Governing Law; Arbitration This Agreement shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of New York without giving effect to the conflicts of law principles thereof. Any dispute, controversy or claim (each, a “Dispute”) arising out of or relating to this Agreement, or the interpretation, breach, termination, validity or invalidity thereof, shall be referred to arbitration upon the demand of either party to the dispute with notice (the “Arbitration Notice”) to the other. The Dispute shall be settled by arbitration in Hong Kong by the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (the “HKIAC”) in accordance with the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre Administered Arbitration Rules (the “HKIAC Rules”) in force at the time when the Arbitration Notice is submitted. The seat of arbitration shall be Hong Kong. There shall be three (3) arbitrators. The complainant and the respondent to such dispute shall each select one arbitrator within thirty (30) days after giving or receiving the demand for arbitration (the “Selection Period”). Such arbitrators shall be freely selected, and the parties shall not be limited in their selection to any prescribed list. The chairman of the HKIAC shall select the third arbitrator. If either party to the arbitration fails to appoint an arbitrator with the Selection Period, the relevant appointment shall be made by the chairman of the HKIAC. The arbitral proceedings shall be conducted in English. To the extent that the HKIAC Rules are in conflict with the provisions of this Section 5.2, including the provisions concerning the appointment of the arbitrators, this Section 5.2 shall prevail. The award of the arbitral tribunal shall be final and binding upon the parties thereto, and the prevailing party may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for enforcement of such award. In the event of the arbitration of any Dispute pursuant to this Section, the losing party in such arbitration shall pay to the prevailing party all expenses and fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) incurred in connection with the arbitration of such Dispute, and the arbitration order, ruling or award shall contain a specific provision providing for such payment.