If possible, avoid the use of technical jargon or "shop talk." Remember that the arbitrator may not know the details of your work or the Postal Service. However, if you must use "shop talk" to clarify a point, be sure to briefly define what you mean.
Arbitration is a fairer, faster, and less expensive way to resolve disputes than time-consuming and expensive litigation.
And, time and again, the Michigan Court of Appeals has explained that Michigan policy “strongly endorses arbitration as an inexpensive and expeditious alternative to litigation.”1 Indeed, the Michigan Legislature recently adopted the Uniform Arbitration Act, providing further support for judicial enforcement of ...
A form of ADR, arbitration involves both parties presenting their case to a neutral third party (an arbitrator) who considers the issues and gives their decision (called an award). An arbitrator has the power to make a range of awards depending on the circumstances of the case. Awards may include: Monetary compensation.
While you technically have the choice not to sign an arbitration agreement that appears to be skewed more to your employer's benefit, the employer can simply rescind its offer of employment if you refuse to sign.
Notably, ing to Section 21 of the Arbitration Act, the arbitration proceedings commence when a notice invoking arbitration is sent by the Claimant to the other party within a maximum period of 3 years from the date of occurrence of cause of action.
Either Party to a contract in which there is an Arbitration clause can either himself or through an authorised agent may invoke Arbitration so as to refer the dispute to arbitration, as per provisions of the arbitration clause.
A claimant will typically start arbitration by sending a document known as a “request for arbitration” or a “notice to arbitrate” to its opponent.