Because arbitration decisions—called awards—are almost always final and binding, there are limited grounds for appeal, so the resolution to the dispute is conclusive. Not all disputes are best ...

The final and binding nature of arbitral awards provides legal predictability to the parties while also allowing for the ...

Binding arbitration means that the parties waive their right to a trial and agree to accept the arbitrator’s decision as final. According to the American Bar Association (ABA), when arbitration ...

including by imposing final binding arbitration.” Additionally, he directed the Board “to extend the term of the current collective agreements until new agreements have been signed and for operations ...

Palo Alto was ordered this month to restore binding arbitration for labor disputes with firefighters and police officers. Embarcadero Media file photo by Veronica Weber. Thirteen years after Palo ...