Selecting the Arbitrator: The First Key to Success
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.
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Witness Collaboration in Arbitration
Avoiding collusion between witnesses in a hearing is important. Here are suggestions for preparing a case.
Case Decided in Under 20 Years?
A federal labor relations case can take months, years or decades. Here is an example.
Justice Delayed Apparently Is Not Justice Denied
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
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’
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
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
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
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.
