Arbitrator Exceeded Authority to Award Union’s COVID-19 ‘Premium Pay,’ State Appellate Court Holds

Despite noting the “high hurdle” parties must clear to show that an arbitrator improperly interpreted a collective bargaining agreement, the appellate court sided with the government agency fighting the arbitration award.

       

Despite noting the “high hurdle” parties must clear to show that an arbitrator improperly interpreted a collective bargaining agreement, the appellate court sided with the government agency fighting the arbitration award.