Arbitration Decision Binding Rules

Summary

Arbitration decisions are typically independent and not binding on other arbitrators, regardless of the same arbitrator or parties involved. Punitive awards aim to punish and deter. Taxability of awards varies: backpay is taxable, physical injury is not, and emotional injury depends on circumstances. Arbitrators can exclude cumulative or irrelevant evidence per the Uniform Arbitration Act. The mean fee for AAA employment arbitration in 2011 was $10,032.

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**** A) When the decisions are written by the same arbitrator B) When the decisions involve the same parties in dispute C) Never D) Both A & B
The correct answer is:
C) Never
Arbitration decisions are generally not binding on other arbitrators. Each arbitration proceeding is considered independent, and arbitrators are not obligated to follow previous decisions, even if they involve the same arbitrator or the same parties.
What is the purpose of a punitive award according to Gennari v. Weichert Co. Realtors (*)? A) To punish a wrongdoer B) To deter others C) To make a plaintiff whole for lost compensation D) Both A & B
The correct answer is:
D) Both A & B
What is taxable for an employee when they receive a monetary award from an arbitrator? A) Physical injury awards B) Backpay awards C) Emotional injury awards D) All of above
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For your query about taxable monetary awards from an arbitrator:
- Physical injury awards are generally not taxable.
- Backpay awards are taxable.
- Emotional injury awards can be taxable depending on the circumstances.
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According to Uniform Arbitration Act, as revised in *, arbitrators may exclude evidence that is “deemed by the arbitrator to be cumulative or irrelevant and conformity to legal rules of evidence shall not be necessary.” True False
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True. According to the Uniform Arbitration Act, as revised in *, arbitrators may exclude evidence deemed cumulative or irrelevant, and they are not required to conform to legal rules of evidence.
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According to a * study, what is the mean fee charged under an American Arbitration Association (AAA) employment arbitration? A) $*,* B) $*,* C) $*,* D) $*,*
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The mean fee charged under an American Arbitration Association (AAA) employment arbitration according to a * study is:
B) $*,*