Going to court can be expensive and take a long time to reach a decision. Arbitration, where a private judge called an arbitrator makes a binding decision for the parties, can be a good alternative to litigation in resolving disputes, grievances, and unfair labor practices that arise under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
Arbitration:
- Allows parties to have a subject matter expert rather than a random judge who may have practiced in a different legal field before joining the bench.
- Is binding with limited grounds for vacating an award.
- Is generally faster and cheaper than litigation.
- Is conducted under rules that ensure due process and equal protection are integral to the process.
- Permits parties to fully present evidence and question witnesses.
- Allows for parties to be represented by legal counsel.
QADRE tailors the arbitration process to the needs of clients by offering multiple programs. See QADRE's arbitration program page for more details.