The Scope of the Clause. This section of the clause is critical; it sets the boundaries for which disputes the tribunal is authorised to determine. Choice of Rules. The Number of Arbitrators. Appointing Authority. Choice of Venue. The language of the proceedings. Finality. Exclusion of the right of appeal.
Arbitration might be the right choice for some cases. Limited discovery rights and costs might be useful when less is at stake. Arbitration might feel less adversarial, which could be an advantage where ongoing relationships are hoped to be preserved. Arbitration lends some confidentiality.
If you value the ability to sue and have your case heard in court, opting out may be the right choice. However, if you prefer a potentially quicker and less costly resolution process, staying in the arbitration program might be more beneficial.
A claimant will typically start arbitration by sending a document known as a “request for arbitration” or a “notice to arbitrate” to its opponent.
Arbitration is a method of alternative dispute resolution in which a dispute is submitted to an impartial third person (arbitrator). The arbitrator is selected directly by the parties. When the parties submit to arbitration, they agree to be bound by and comply with the arbitrators' written decision.
If neither party appeals the decision, it will be binding, like an order by a judge. However, a party unhappy with the arbitrator's decision can request a new trial before a judge.
The arbitration agreement may be a single document containing all the terms signed by both the parties or it can comprise of two documents one containing all the terms signed by one party and the other a plain acceptance by the other party of the first document or it can be an unsigned document containing the terms of ...
(2) An arbitration agreement may be in the form of an arbitration clause in a contract or in the form of a separate agreement. (3) An arbitration agreement shall be in writing. (c) an exchange of statements of claim and defence in which the existence of the agreement is alleged by one party and not denied by the other.
Arbitration agreements require that persons who signed them resolve any disputes by binding arbitration, rather than in court before a judge and/or jury. What is binding arbitration? Binding arbitration involves the submission of a dispute to a neutral party who hears the case and makes a decision.
As discussed above, the arbitration agreement must "reflect an unambiguous intention" and "mutual assent" to arbitrate, and include a knowing and voluntary waiver. Although something less than a signature may suffice to show an intent to be bound, employers should seek signatures wherever possible.