Decisional thinking Chicago Panel reportIII. The decision to arbitrate: The advocate’s view
March 16, 1980
The primary consideration in advising an employer whether to defend or settle a grievance headed for arbitration is the advocate’s estimate of the probable outcome. In this respect, arbitration is no different from a lawsuit. Presented here are the considerations that advocates undertake when deciding whether to arbitrate, how to select the arbitrator, and how to prepare for the arbitration.