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Arbitration

The Grounds for Filing Exceptions to Arbitration Awards

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiFeb 22, 2023 3:05 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Filing administrative exceptions to an arbitration award is a unique process. These are conditions upon which an exception must be based.

Selecting the Arbitrator: The First Key to Success

FedSmith.com author Robert DietrichBy Robert DietrichSep 14, 2022 9:48 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The author analyzes a recent Navy case which he says is an example of a conflict of interest on the part of the arbitrator due to a union background.

Witness Collaboration in Arbitration

FedSmith.com author Robert DietrichBy Robert DietrichJul 29, 2019 11:44 AM | Updated: Aug 12, 2019 7:20 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
Mediator reviews case records as he sits at a desk with a gavel next to him on the desk while another businessman sits across from him with his hands clasped as he listens

Avoiding collusion between witnesses in a hearing is important. Here are suggestions for preparing a case.

Case Decided in Under 20 Years?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJun 24, 2019 11:11 AM | Updated: Jul 7, 2019 11:48 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

A federal labor relations case can take months, years or decades. Here is an example.

Justice Delayed Apparently Is Not Justice Denied

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithMay 14, 2019 10:33 AM | Updated: May 23, 2019 9:53 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
Judge's gavel on a desk with justice scales and a law book in the background

An IRS employee who was fired invoked arbitration but dragged her feet agreeing to a hearing date. She may receive back pay as the result of the appeals court decision.

Streamlining Federal Employee Removal Procedures

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 29, 2018 3:04 PM | Updated: Apr 26, 2020 7:53 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
Woman sitting at her desk pointing towards the door appearing to tell an employee carrying a box of her personal belongings that she has been fired

A new executive order will make it easier to take disciplinary and adverse actions against federal employees. Here is a summary of the new requirements.

Arbitration: The Seven Tests of ‘Just Cause’

FedSmith.com author Robert DietrichBy Robert DietrichNov 21, 2017 12:06 PM | Updated: Jul 7, 2019 10:55 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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The author describes a seven part standard for analyzing the discipline or discharge of an employee which can help with upholding these types of decisions.

Opening Statements: One of the Keys to Winning Your Arbitration Hearing

FedSmith.com author Robert DietrichBy Robert DietrichMar 31, 2017 11:03 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The author says that having an effective opening statement is one of the keys to prevailing at an arbitration hearing. He provides some tips for preparing and presenting a strong opening statement.

Outlining and Scripting Keys to Successful Witness Preparation

FedSmith.com author Robert DietrichBy Robert DietrichMay 4, 2015 5:37 PM | Updated: Jul 29, 2019 7:45 AM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

The author says that witness preparation is a very important step in the planning process for a successful hearing. In his second article on the subject, he outlines some specific tips to cover with your witnesses when preparing for a hearing.

Witness Preparation: The Key to Success

FedSmith.com author Robert DietrichBy Robert DietrichApr 10, 2015 3:52 AM | Updated: Jul 29, 2019 7:45 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

The author says that witness preparation is a very important step in the preparation process for a successful hearing. He recounts some of his own personal experiences to illustrate why he believes this to be so.

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