Not all grievances filed under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) are the same. Some are more complex than others. A one-size-fits-all approach to grievance arbitrations does not meet the needs of the parties. Why have a full-blown hearing when a more simplified (and less costly) hearing is needed?
That is why QADRE offers 4 different levels of grievance arbitration proceedings. Pick the one that makes the most sense for your grievance. Fit the solution to the problem.
| Traditional | Simplified | Expedited | On the Papers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appointment of Arbitrator | List of 5 arbitrators presented to parties, who can strike two each, ranking remaining | List of 5 arbitrators presented to parties, who can strike two each, ranking remaining | Selected by QADRE, subject to conflict checks | Selected by QADRE, subject to conflict checks |
| Scheduling of Hearing | Mutual Consent | Mutual Consent | Party Selected Date, Confirmed within 24 hours | Not applicable |
| Hearing | Parties to present full cases | Total testimony limited to 1 hour per side | Total testimony limited to 2 hours per side | None – award made on the papers only |
| Record | Stenographer or may be audio recorded | Stenographer or may be audio recorded | Stenographer or may be audio recorded | Not applicable |
| Post-hearing briefs | Up to parties and arbitrator | None | None | Not applicable |
| Cases heard per day | One | Up to 3 | Up to 2 | Not applicable |
| Award timing and form | Full award within 30 days | Up to one page per grievance within 7 days | Summary form, up to 3 paragraphs within 48 hours | Up to one page per grievance within 7 days |
| Fees (split evenly) | Forum charge of $250 plus daily fee of arbitrator and IRS mileage rate for travel to site | Forum charge of $250 plus $300 per case | Forum charge of $250 plus $500 per case | Forum charge of $200 plus $250 per case |