Practice Areas
Labor Arbitration
Experienced neutral arbitration services for labor-management disputes arising under collective bargaining agreements.
Labor-Management Arbitration
Labor-management arbitrations usually arise under the grievance and arbitration procedures of collective bargaining agreements between employers and unions representing defined units of employees.
The arbitration agreement will specify the issues subject to arbitration and the procedures for designating the arbitrator and for conducting the arbitration.
The Arbitration Process
Grievance Filing
A grievance is filed under the collective bargaining agreement when a dispute arises between the employer and the union over the interpretation or application of the agreement.
Arbitrator Selection
The parties designate an arbitrator pursuant to the procedures set forth in the collective bargaining agreement, often through a mutual selection process or an appointing agency such as the AAA.
Pre-Hearing Preparation
The arbitrator works with the parties to establish hearing procedures, exchange of documents, and any pre-hearing submissions required by the agreement or applicable rules.
Arbitration Hearing
The hearing is conducted in accordance with the agreement and applicable rules. Both parties present evidence, examine witnesses, and make arguments before the arbitrator.
Award Issuance
Following the hearing and post-hearing briefs (if any), the arbitrator issues a written award that is final and binding on the parties pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement.
Common Labor Arbitration Matters
Schedule a Labor Arbitration
Contact Steven C. Kasarda to discuss your labor arbitration needs and arrange for neutral arbitration services.