Presented by Peter Broida, this video training course offers comprehensive instruction on federal sector arbitration. The training course includes Mr. Broida’s lecture (.mp4 video sent on a DVD) and a workbook. The 232 page workbook contains reference materials, course notes—outline, cases, and a bibliography. Workbook pages are referenced throughout the video lecture, allowing users to pause the video and review the materials.

The course provides instruction for individuals or groups on:

• Basics and Background—the definition of arbitration and the function of the arbitrator; overview of the grievance process; election of remedies; review of arbitrators’ awards by MSPB, EEOC, FLRA, and the courts; finality of the award
• The Process of Arbitration—development of a grievance and examples of grievance procedures and arbitration contract articles
• To Arbitrate or Not—deciding whether to proceed or defend in arbitration
• Requesting and Selecting an Arbitrator—research of arbitrators; FMCS panels; arbitrator selection procedures; and expedited arbitration
• Arbitration Basics—the philosophy of arbitration; preliminary contacts with the arbitrator; and arbitration rules
• Preliminary Case Preparation—settlement discussions; scheduling considerations and conference; preliminary issues and submissions; bifurcation of timeliness and arbitrability disputes; cost considerations in postponements of hearing dates; ex parte submissions
• Getting Ready for the Hearing—joint submissions of issues, exhibits, and witness lists; and arrangements for the hearing
• Planning for the Hearing—development of evidence and research
• Hearing Preparations—witness interviews and constraints upon management interviews of unit members; official time; preparation of documents; use of subpoenas; exhibit and hearing notebook assembly
• The Hearing—initial conference; hearing formalities; burdens of proof; opening statements; questioning witnesses through direct, cross, and redirect examination; use of leading and nonleading questions; introduction and management of exhibits; use of demonstrative evidence; and closing the record
• Post-Hearing—revisiting settlement discussions; bench decisions; transmittal of the award; timing of exceptions; arbitrators’ reserved remedial authority; and counsel fee petitions

Dewey’s popular Principles of Federal Sector Arbitration Law by Broida and Davis is available for $75 off its original purchase price with each purchase of Broida on Federal Sector Arbitration Training Course.

Additional workbooks sell for $25 each or in sets of 10 for $150. Call or email to purchase.

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