Steven C. Kasarda, Esq. — Arbitrator & Mediator

Professional Background

Steven C. Kasarda, Esq.

Arbitrator — Mediator

Steven C. Kasarda, Esq. — Arbitrator and Mediator
American Arbitration Association Panel Member 2019

AAA Panel Member

American Arbitration Association

Steven C. Kasarda, Esq.

Arbitrator — Mediator

With decades of experience across labor, employment, and employee benefits disputes, Steven C. Kasarda brings deep expertise and impartial judgment to every proceeding.

Experience

"Conducted scores of labor arbitrations in matters of discipline, discharge, seniority, past practices, drug policies and interest arbitrations."

Bar Admissions

State of New YorkDistrict of ColumbiaSouthern District of New YorkEastern District of New York

Sector Experience

Industries Served

BakingBrewing & Beverage DistributionBuilding ServicesCementClerical/Office Workers & AdministrativeClothingConstruction & Building TradesElementary, Vocational, Higher Schools & UniversitiesFactoryFirefightingFood (Manufacturing/Processing/Service)Iron WorkingLaw EnforcementPackagingPaperParksPrintingRecyclingRetailSanitationSecuritySheet MetalSolid WasteState, County & Local AuthoritiesTransportationTruckingUtilitiesWarehousing

Subject Matter

Issues Handled

Absenteeism
ADA Issues
Affirmative Action
Arbitrability
Bargaining Unit Work
Bereavement Leave
Bonuses
Call-In Pay
Conduct (Off-Duty)
Contract Terms
Discharge & Disciplinary
Age/Disability/Race/Sex Discrimination
Drug Testing Policies
EEOC Charges
ERISA
FMLA Issues
Health/Hospitalization
Holiday/Vacation Leave
Insubordination
Job Performance
Just Cause Determinations
Management Rights
Overtime
Past Practices
Pension Claims
Pension Withdrawal Liability
Promotions
Safety Matters
Seniority
Sexual Harassment
Sick Leave

Education & Training

Pace University School of Law

Juris Doctorate

Ramapo College of New Jersey

Bachelor of Arts, Law and Society

Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service

Training

NY State Bar Association

Labor Arbitrator Training Program

American Arbitration Association

Labor Arbitrator Training

NYS Unified Court, Part 146

Dispute Resolution Mediation Training

Professional Memberships

New York State Bar Association

Committees: Labor Relations Law & Procedure; Labor Arbitration; Employee Benefits; Dispute Resolution

District of Columbia Bar Association

Society of Federal Labor and Employee Relations Professionals

NY State Administrative Law Judges Association

National Association of Administrative Law Judiciary

Publication

"Healthcare Obtains External Review"

Health Law Journal, NY Bar Association Health Law Section

Winter 1999, Vol. 4, No. 1

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