The predominant form of arbitration in labor matters is grievance arbitration, also known as rights arbitration. In grievance arbitration the parties...
In private sector arbitration the arbitration process is private. But even in public sector arbitration, arbitrators do not comment on cases before them for...
Since 1951 the National Academy of Arbitrators (NAA) has maintained a code of professional responsibility. That code is now entitled “Code of Professional...
An arbitrator may not make an award public without first gaining the consent of the parties. The parties’ permission may be sought at the hearing or when the...
Private sector arbitration is ordinarily a matter of contract between parties. As such, it is a private proceeding from which the press may be excluded by the...
The standard agreement between parties to an arbitration specifies that the arbitrator’s decision shall be final and binding upon both sides. Therefore,...
Although as compared to trials, arbitration is generally considered to be a less formal adjudicatory process, evidence plays a big role in the arbitration...
Below is a list of issues of particular relevance to journalists reporting on the arbitration process. A broader list of questions can be found in the FAQ's...
Okay—we admit it. This is a trick question. An arbitrator is not on either side. The arbitrator is truly impartial and comes to a dispute ready to rule for...
