Labour Arbitration

5.

Pre-Arbitration Stage

5.1.

Referral to Arbitration

5.1.1.

Triggering Arbitration Rights

5.1.2.

Notice Requirements

5.1.3.

Time Limits for Referral

5.2.

Selection and Appointment of the Arbitrator

5.2.1.

Ad Hoc Selection

5.2.1.1.

Negotiation Between Parties

5.2.1.2.

Criteria for Selection

5.2.2.

Named Arbitrator in the Collective Agreement

5.2.2.1.

Advantages and Limitations

5.2.2.2.

Availability Issues

5.2.3.

Appointment by a Government Body

5.2.3.1.

Statutory Appointment Process

5.2.3.2.

Default Mechanisms

5.2.4.

Arbitrator Lists and Panels

5.2.4.1.

Maintenance and Updates

5.2.4.2.

Rotation Systems

5.3.

Establishing Arbitral Jurisdiction

5.3.1.

Scope of Arbitrator's Authority

5.3.2.

Arbitrability of Disputes

5.3.2.1.

Procedural Arbitrability

5.3.2.2.

Substantive Arbitrability

5.3.3.

Jurisdictional Challenges

5.3.3.1.

Timing and Procedure

5.4.

Framing the Issue for the Arbitrator

5.4.1.

Defining the Question to be Decided

5.4.2.

Agreement on Statement of Issue

5.4.3.

Multiple Issues in One Grievance

5.5.

Pre-Hearing Procedures

5.5.1.

Disclosure of Documents and Evidence

5.5.1.1.

Obligations of Each Party

5.5.1.2.

Consequences of Non-Disclosure

5.5.1.3.

Privileged Documents

5.5.2.

Exchange of Particulars

5.5.2.1.

Clarification of Allegations and Defenses

5.5.2.2.

5.5.3.

Pre-Hearing Conference

5.5.3.1.

Purpose and Process

5.5.3.2.

Procedural Directions

5.5.4.

Mediation-Arbitration

5.5.4.1.

Combined Processes

5.5.4.2.

Potential for Settlement

5.5.5.

Settlement Discussions

5.5.5.1.

Timing and Strategies

5.5.5.2.

Formal vs. Informal Settlements

5.5.5.3.

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