Richard Block discusses whether and under what conditions arbitrators should agree to serve as expert witnesses.Walter Gershenfeld discusses when disclosure is required of an arbitrator,… Read More »Professional responsibilities of arbitrators
Professor Zack recounts how the Code came into existence and was amended, and stresses the importance of adherence to the Code by arbitrators; its enforcement… Read More »Dissemination and enforcement of the Code of EthicsPartners in the Code – the NAA and the designating agencies
Professor Mittenthal analyzes the application of Part 5 of the Code of Professional Responsibility, dealing with the arbitrator’s obligations to provide a fair and adequate… Read More »Dissemination and enforcement of the Code of EthicsA Code commentary – Conduct of the hearing
Arbitrator Elson suggests that the length of opinions be reduced by omitting reiteration of the CBA at length; omitting a full restatement of the parties’… Read More »The arbitration process: 2. Arbitral craftsmanship and competence. Comment
An introduction to the debate over an arbitrator’s role in the publication of decisions, in practice and under the code of professional responsibility.
A comparison of 1213 published and unpublished arbitration decisions involving discharge. Variables analyzed include appointment source, private or public sector, occupation, length of service, and… Read More »How representative are published decisions? Part 2.
The author describes the Academy as a progenitor of arbitration as a profession. He asserts, however, that “both the arbitration process and the National Academy… Read More »Arbitration: Process or profession?
The arguments for and against professionalizing or licensing arbitrators, or requiring them to hold law degrees from accredited institutions are presented. The author, who does… Read More »Should arbitrators be licensed or “professionalized”?
The author died while in office as NAA President. This chapter is drawn from two commentaries published in The Chronicle. The first is a somewhat… Read More »Presidential reflections
Examination of the necessity of a code of professional responsibility for labor arbitrators that would address competency, impartiality, expedition, and expense. Since many arbitrators are… Read More »Ethical responsibilities of the arbitrator1. The case for a code of professional responsibility for labor arbitrators