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This bill amends section 7-437c of the state's general statutes to establish new time frames for binding arbitration. Specifically, the bill requires that all binding arbitration cases must be completed within six months from the date they begin. The bill also provides flexibility by allowing the arbitration timeline to be extended, but only if both parties involved in the arbitration mutually agree to the extension, and even then, the extension can be for no more than an additional three months. Binding arbitration is a legal process where a neutral third party (the arbitrator) hears both sides of a dispute and makes a decision that is typically legally enforceable, often used as an alternative to traditional court litigation. This bill aims to streamline and expedite the arbitration process by setting clear time limits while still preserving some discretion for the parties to negotiate a slightly longer resolution period if needed.

Labor and Employment

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