An examination of arbitral discretion in the context of building the evidence record and controlling the hearing: techniques, demeanor, temperament and style with particular emphasis on gradations of arbitral involvement…
Arb. Nicolau contends that the arbitration process can be simplified to achieve cost-savings, time-savings and dispute resolution. The best way to simplify arbitration is to avoid it. Arb. Nicolau suggests…
The arbitrator’s remedial powers
Kenneth B. Cooper, George J. Matkov, Jr., George Nicolau, Jesse Simons
March 16, 1990 Proceedings Database
An examination of arbitrators’ acceptance (or rejection) of evidence of post-discharge conduct and of later-acquired pre-discharge conduct. Arbitrator Nicolau applies a test of fair warning: If the evidence is revealed…
Panel discussion: Utilities
Jack McNally, George Nicolau, Donald Vial, Barbara Coull Williams
March 16, 1995 Proceedings Database
The effects of the transition of Pacific Gas and Electric from a regulated to a competitive industry, and the participation of its unions – the IBEW and ESC. The historic…
NAA President Nicolau discusses the measures the Academy and its member should take to preserve fairness and effectiveness given the increasing frequency with which arbitrators are called upon to resolve…
The principle of functus officio is examined. Arbitrator Nicolau advocates allowing an arbitrator to clarify or correct his/her decision at the request of a single party, in order to carry…
George Nicolau describes his life experiences, insights, observations about the arbitration profession, and his plans. Arnold Zack asks the questions….
Acknowledging that arbitrators disagree on whether jurisdiction should be retained following issuance of the decision, and giving examples where the retention of jurisdiction was efficacious, if not essential, the author…
The authors respond to questions and receive comments about the retention of jurisdiction in the United States and in Canada.
Is it time for a national unfair dismissal statute?
Hugh Beins, Jack Gallagher, George Nicolau, James C. Oldham, Richard T. Seymour, Alan A. Symonette
January 16, 2006 Proceedings Database
George Nicolau presents the benefits of a national unfair dismissal statute and how it might function. The panelists discuss possible the possible beneficial and harmful consequences of such a statute….
The Chronicle
- The future of labor arbitration – a challenge
- International comparison of the role of neutrals in resolving shop floor disputes. Lessons for arbitrators.
- Arbitral discretion: The tests of just cause
- Is the labor movement on the right course?
- The presidential address: Advocates I have known
- National Mediation Board – Adoption of the Code of Professional Responsibility for Arbitrators of Labor-Management Disputes
- Committee on Professional Responsibility and GrievancesOpinion No. 17
- Arbitration forums 2. Mature collective bargaining relationships
- Arbitration forums 1. Academia
- The arbitration process: 2. Arbitral craftsmanship and competence. Comment