Do officers have a right to request third-party arbitration for grievances, including over disciplinary actions?
Topic: Discipline and accountability
CBAs marked "Yes" address a given topic or question or "No" do not address that topic or question. Or there is no CBA, the CBA is unknown, or a FOIA request was denied.
| District | Answer |
|---|---|
| Alaska | YES |
| Summary: Condition: Arbitration can be requested within 10 days after completion of step four of the grievance procedure; Selection: Both parties agree to a list of 11 arbitrators then alternately strike names from the list until one remains; Provider: List of names provided by the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service; Arbitrator authority: The arbitrator's decision is final and binding | |
| Detail: Disciplinary grievances regarding terminations, suspensions, and non-probationary demotions are entered into step three of the grievance procedure. The union may submit the grievance to arbitration if it is unresolved after step four. Either party can appeal an arbitrator's decision to the court within 90 days. | |
| Anchorage, AK | YES |
| Summary: Condition: Discipline can be appealed through the grievance/arbitration procedure within 20 days of the response to the grievance procedure; Selection: Arbitrators are selected on rotational basis from standing panel of arbitrators; Provider: N/A; Arbitrator authority: The arbitrator's decision is binding | |
| Detail: An employee can grieve termination when the association declines to pursue the grievance by notifying the chief of police and the Human Resources Department within three days of notice from the association. | |
| Alabama | NO CBA |
| Birmingham, AL | NO CBA |
| Arkansas | NO CBA |
| Arizona | NO CBA |
| Chandler, AZ | NO |
| Gilbert, AZ | NO CBA |
| Glendale, AZ | NO |
| Mesa, AZ | NO CBA |
| Phoenix, AZ | NO |
| Scottsdale, AZ | NO CBA |
| Tucson, AZ | NO |
| California | NO |
| Anaheim, CA | YES |
| Summary: Condition: Disciplinary actions can be appealed through the grievance/arbitration procedure; Selection: Both parties agree on an arbitrator; Provider: N/A; Arbitrator authority: The arbitrator's decision is final and binding | |
| Detail: Salary reduction, suspension, demotion, and dismissal are subject to arbitration through the grievance procedure. Other disciplinary action can be requested to be reviewed through an administrative review procedure. The appeal for arbitration must be submitted within 30 days of the grievance procedure decision. | |
| Bakersfield, CA | NO |
| Chula Vista, CA | NO |
| Fremont, CA | YES |
| Summary: Condition: Disciplinary appeals must go through arbitration; Selection: Both parties agree to an arbitrator or alternately strike names from a list provided; Provider: The State California Department of Industrial Relations provides a list of five arbitrators; Arbitrator authority: The arbitrator's decision is final and binding | |
| Detail: The city manager has the authority to carry out any decision of the arbitrators related to disciplinary appeals. | |
| Fresno, CA | YES |
| Summary: Condition: May request arbitration within 15 calendar days of receiving a final order of disciplinary action Selection: Parties must mutually agree on a panel of seven arbitrators Provider: The list of arbitrators is provided by the California State Mediation and Conciliation Service Authority of arbitrator: The arbitrator regulates the hearing, establishes the time and place, and their decision is final, only to be challenged under the California Arbitration Act | |
| Detail: A final order of disciplinary action, under this MOU, includes action "resulting in a termination, demotion, or suspension of one hundred-twenty (120) hours or more." Members also have an option to appeal punitive action through an administrative hearing procedure. | |
| Irvine, CA | NO |
| Long Beach, CA | NO |
| Los Angeles, CA | NO |
| Oakland, CA | YES |
| Summary: Condition: Certain disciplinary action may be subject to the grievance/arbitration procedure; Selection: Both parties agree on an arbitrator or alternately strike names from a provided list; Provider: The parties agree on a list of potential arbitrators or request a list from the California State Mediation and Conciliation Service; Arbitrator authority: The arbitrator's decision is final and binding | |
| Detail: Written reprimands, suspension, or termination may be appealed through the grievance/arbitration procedure. Employees can also elect to appeal suspensions, fines, demotions, or discharges to the Civil Service Board. Appeals to arbitration must be submitted within 14 days of the grievance procedure decision. | |
| Riverside, CA | YES |
| Summary: Condition: Certain disciplinary action can be appealed to arbitration; Selection: Both parties agree on an arbitrator or alternately strike names from a list provided; Provider: The California State Conciliation Service may provide a list of arbitrators; Arbitrator authority: The arbitrator's decision is final and binding | |
| Detail: Disciplinary action not including suspension for 80 hours or more, demotion, or termination can be appealed to binding grievance arbitration. Other disciplinary action is appealed to a hearing officer. | |
| Sacramento, CA | YES |
| Summary: Condition: Arbitration is used for appeals of formal discipline above a letter of reprimand Selection: A third-party arbitrator must be mutually agreed upon by both parties Provider: A list of arbitrators is provided by the State Mediation and Conciliation Service Authority of arbitrator: The decision of the arbitrator is advisory to the Civil Service Board | |
| Detail: Arbitration can follow an expedited process or a formal process, at the discretion of the employee. If the parties involved disagree on the process for discipline above an 80 hour suspension, the default with be a formal arbitration process. A letter of reprimand cannot be appealed, however, it may be subject to an administrative review. | |
| San Bernardino, CA | NO |
| San Diego, CA | NO |
| San Francisco, CA | NO |
| San Jose, CA | YES |
| Summary: Condition: Certain disciplinary action may be subject to the grievance/arbitration procedure; Selection: N/A; Provider: N/A; Arbitrator authority: N/A | |
| Detail: Suspension, demotion, dismissal, salary reduction, or transfer appeals can be appealed to the grievance/arbitration procedure or to the Civil Service Commission within 20 days of the notice of discipline. Letters of reprimand can only be appealed to the city manager | |
| Santa Ana, CA | NO |
| Stockton, CA | YES |
| Summary: Condition: Certain disciplinary actions may be subject to the grievance/arbitration procedure if they are filed in writing with the director of human resources; Selection: N/A; Provider: N/A; Arbitrator authority: N/A | |
| Detail: Demotion, suspension, discharge, or other penalties may be appealed to the grievance/arbitration procedure within 10 days of the notice of discipline. | |
| Colorado | NO CBA |
| Aurora, CO | NO |
| Colorado Springs, CO | NO CBA |
| Denver, CO | NO |
| Connecticut | NO |
| District of Columbia | NO |
| Delaware | FOIA DENIED |
| Florida | YES |
| Summary: Condition: Appeal to arbitration must be submitted within 15 days of the decision at step two of the grievance procedure; Selection: Both parties agree to a panel of six arbitrators who serve on rotation; Provider: The Department of Management Services Arbitration Coordinator; Arbitrator authority: The arbitrator's decision is final and binding | |
| Detail: If a grievance against a disciplinary action - including reduced pay, demotion, involuntary transfer, suspension, or dismissal - is not resolved in step two of the grievance procedure, it can be appealed to arbitration. Oral reprimands are not subject to arbitration. | |
| Hialeah, FL | YES |
| Summary: Condition: Any dispute between employer and employee; Selection: Both parties can strike names from a list provided; Provider: The American Arbitration Association may provide a list of seven arbitrators; Arbitrator authority: The arbitrator shall make a decision based on the statement of the grievance. | |
| Jacksonville, FL | YES |
| Summary: Condition: Disciplinary appeals may be subject to the grievance/arbitration procedure; Selection: The employee or union can submit the names of two certified Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services (FMCS) arbitrators to be selected from or both parties alternately strike names from a list provided by the FMCS or American Arbitration Association; Provider: The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service or American Arbitration Association; Arbitrator authority: The arbitrator's decision is final and binding, but may not include declaratory or advisory opinions | |
| Detail: Disciplinary actions including demotion, suspension, or termination can be appealed to arbitration. The employee or the union must submit a written request for arbitration to the JSO Chief of Human Resources within 30 days of the decision of the grievance procedure. | |
| Miami, FL | NO |
| Orlando, FL | YES |
| Summary: Condition: Certain disciplinary action may be subject to the grievance/arbitration procedure; Selection: Both parties must agree to an arbitrator by alternately striking names from a list of provided names; Provider: The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service; Arbitrator authority: The arbitrator's decision is final and binding | |
| St. Petersburg, FL | YES |
| Summary: Condition: Disciplinary grievances are subject to the grievance/arbitration procedure; Selection: N/A; Provider: N/A; Arbitrator authority: The arbitrator's decision is final and binding | |
| Detail: Disciplinary grievances resulting from a Bureau Investigation or a Command Review Board decision can be submitted to the grievance procedure which may be appealed to arbitration. Appeals to arbitration must be filed within 15 days of the grievance procedure decision. | |
| Tampa, FL | NO |
| Georgia | NO CBA |
| Atlanta, GA | NO CBA |
| Hawaii | YES |
| Summary: Condition: Failure to meet performance requirements or disciplinary actions without just cause are subject to arbitration; Selection: Both parties agree on a performance judge; Provider: N/A; Arbitrator authority: The performance judge's decision is final and binding | |
| Honolulu, HI | YES |
| Summary: Condition: Failure to meet performance requirements or disciplinary actions without just cause are subject to arbitration; Selection: Both parties agree on a performance judge; Provider: N/A; Arbitrator authority: The performance judge's decision is final and binding | |
| Iowa | NO |
| Idaho | NO CBA |
| Boise, ID | YES |
| Summary: Condition: Disciplinary action may be subject to the grievance/arbitration procedure; Selection: Both parties agree to an arbitrator from the list provided; Provider: Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service provides a list of seven arbitrators; Arbitrator authority: The arbitrator's decision is binding, however, both parties have the right to appeal | |
| Detail: Grievances may be appealed to arbitration within 14 days of receipt of the hearing officer's decision | |
| Illinois | YES |
| Summary: Condition: Grievances may be submitted to an independent arbitrator if agreed upon by the union-employer grievance committee; Selection: Both parties agree on an independent arbitrator; Provider: The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service or American Arbitration Association can provide a list of seven arbitrators to choose from; Arbitrator authority: The arbitrator determines the arbitrability of the dispute and then determines the merits of the dispute | |
| Detail: Reprimands contributing to suspension, discharge, or discipline resulting in economic loss have the right to be challenged in an arbitration proceeding. | |
| Chicago, IL | YES |
| Summary: Condition: Disciplinary action can be appealed through the grievance/arbitration procedure; Selection: Both parties must agree on an arbitrator; Provider: If the parties cannot agree on an arbitrator, the American Arbitration Association will provide a list of seven neutral arbitrators; Arbitrator authority: The arbitrator may only make decisions related to the specific issue presented | |
| Detail: Officers can appeal to arbitration for reprimands and recommendations for suspensions. | |
| Indiana | NO CBA |
| Fort Wayne, IN | NO |
| Indianapolis, IN | NO |
| Kansas | NO |
| Detail: Disciplinary appeals are covered by the Department of Administration, Kansas Civil Service Statutes and Amendments | |
| Wichita, KS | YES |
| Summary: Condition: Disciplinary action can be subject to the grievance/arbitration procedure; Selection: Both parties agree on an arbitrator from a list provided of five or alternately strike names from that list; Provider: The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service; Arbitrator authority: The arbitrator determines the rules of arbitration | |
| Detail: Disciplinary action, excluding verbal warnings, may be subject to the grievance procedure. Appeals can be made to the Grievance Board, which includes a union appointee, a city appointee, and an arbitrator. The city bears the burden of proof in all disciplinary cases. | |
| Kentucky | NO CBA |
| Lexington, KY | NO |
| Louisville, KY | YES |
| Summary: Condition: Violations of the disciplinary procedure and police bill of rights are subject to the grievance/arbitration procedure; Selection: Both parties agree on an arbitrator by alternately striking names from a list of provided arbitrators; Provider: Louisville Labor Management Committee or the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service; Arbitrator authority: The arbitrator must limit their decision to the the issues submitted. | |
| Louisiana | NO CBA |
| Baton Rouge, LA | NO |
| New Orleans, LA | NO CBA |
| Massachusetts | NO |
| Boston, MA | NO |
| Maryland | NO |
| Baltimore, MD | NO |
| Maine | NO |
| Michigan | YES |
| Summary: Condition: The Association can submit a discipline case to arbitration after the completion of a discipline conference; Selection: Both parties agree to a panel of six arbitrators and select the arbitrator by blind draw or lottery; Provider: Panel of arbitrators must be members of the National Academy of Arbitrators, the American Arbitration Association, or the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service Rolls; Arbitrator authority: Arbitrators cannot review or remove written warnings or written reprimands | |
| Detail: Written warnings/reprimands are subject to appeal by a discipline panel. Other discipline, including suspension or discharge, can be appealed to arbitration following a disciplinary conference. If an arbitrator reduces a suspension or reinstates an employee after discharge, the employee will receive backpay and benefits lost. Arbitration involving suspension, demotion, or discharge must be held within 30 days. | |
| Detroit, MI | YES |
| Summary: Condition: A discharged employee can appeal the decision to expedited arbitration.; Selection: Both parties agree to a permanent arbitrator for expedited arbitration; Provider: N/A; Arbitrator authority: Limited to determining whether or not the employee committed the misconduct | |
| Detail: The arbitration hearing must be held within 30 days of the appeal being filed. | |
| Minnesota | YES |
| Summary: Condition: Unresolved grievances regarding disciplinary action may be referred to arbitration within 14 days of receipt of the appointing authority's answer; Selection: Both parties agree on an arbitrator from a list of five; Provider: The parties can request a list of five arbitrators from the Bureau of Mediation Services; Arbitrator authority: The arbitrator's decision is final and binding | |
| Detail: Grievances can be submitted for mediation before the Bureau of Mediation Services prior to arbitration. Both parties must disclose the names of all witnesses that may be called to testify and permit the inspection of documents and physical evidence prior to an arbitration hearing. | |
| Minneapolis, MN | YES |
| Summary: Condition: Certain discipline may be subject to the grievance/arbitration procedure; Selection: The arbitrator is selected from the agreed upon panel of arbitrators on a rotating basis; Provider: N/A; Arbitrator authority: The arbitrator's decision is final and binding | |
| Detail: Suspensions, written reprimands, transfers, demotions, or discharge may be subject to the grievance/arbitration procedure. Appeals to arbitration must be made within 21 days of the date of the grievance procedure decision. | |
| St. Paul, MN | YES |
| Summary: Condition: Disciplinary action may be appealed to an arbitrator or the Civil Service Commission; Selection: The arbitrator will be selected on a rotating basis from a list of five agreed upon arbitrators; Provider: N/A; Arbitrator authority: The arbitrator's authority is limited to the issue(s) presented by the employer and the union. | |
| Missouri | NO CBA |
| Kansas City, MO | NO |
| St. Louis, MO | NO |
| Mississippi | NO CBA |
| Montana | NO |
| North Carolina | NO CBA |
| Charlotte, NC | NO CBA |
| Durham, NC | NO CBA |
| Greensboro, NC | NO CBA |
| Raleigh, NC | NO CBA |
| Winston-Salem, NC | NO CBA |
| North Dakota | NO CBA |
| Nebraska | YES |
| Summary: Condition: Employees may appeal disciplinary action through the grievance/arbitration procedure; Selection: Both parties agree on an arbitrator; Provider: If the parties cannot agree on an arbitrator, the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service will provide a list of seven arbitrators to be chosen from; Arbitrator authority: The arbitrator submits their decision to the agency and the council, which can be appealed to the district court | |
| Detail: Employees can appeal a grievance to arbitration within 15 days with approval of the State Law Enforcement Bargaining Council (SLEBC) Board of Directors | |
| Lincoln, NE | NO |
| Omaha, NE | YES |
| Summary: Condition: Certain disciplinary action can be appealed to arbitration; Selection: Both parties agree on an arbitrator or alternately strike names from a provided list; Provider: The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service may provide a list of five arbitrators; Arbitrator authority: The arbitrator's decision is final and binding | |
| Detail: Suspension, termination, demotion, or reduction in pay may be appealed to arbitration or the Personnel Board within 10 days of receiving notice of the discipline. The arbitrator cannot terminate an employee on an appeal for a suspension. | |
| New Hampshire | NO |
| New Jersey | YES |
| Summary: Condition: Discipline can be appealed by the association through the advisory disciplinary arbitration process by written request to the director of the Office of Employee Relations within 20 days of the disciplinary action; Selection: Both parties agree to a list of at least three disciplinary arbitrators who serve on rotation; Provider: If the parties cannot agree to a list of disciplinary arbitrators, the selection procedure will be conducted by the Public Employment Relations Commission; Arbitrator authority: Limited to recommendations of guilt or innocence and appropriateness of penalties | |
| Detail: Employees can choose to have disciplinary action reviewed by the Civil Service Commission instead of the advisory disciplinary arbitration process. | |
| Jersey City, NJ | NO |
| Newark, NJ | YES |
| Summary: Condition: Disciplinary action may be subject to the grievance/arbitration procedure; Selection: N/A; Provider: N/A; Arbitrator authority: The arbitrator's decision is final and binding | |
| Detail: A grievance can be appealed to arbitration within two weeks of the grievance procedure decision. | |
| New Mexico | NO CBA |
| Albuquerque, NM | NO |
| Nevada | YES |
| Summary: Condition: Employees may appeal certain disciplinary action the grievance/arbitration procedure; Selection: Both parties agree on an arbitrator from the names provided; Provider: The Labor Relations Unit will facilitate the arbitration proceedings and provide a list of arbitrator names; Arbitrator authority: The arbitrator must follow a three-step review process for grievances involving disciplinary action | |
| Detail: Grievances regarding suspension, demotion, or dismissal begin at step four of the grievance procedure. The three-step review process involves review de novo if the alleged violation was committed; determine whether the violation is a serious violation; review whether the disciplinary action will serve the good of the public service. | |
| Henderson, NV | YES |
| Summary: Condition: Certain disciplinary actions may be subject to the grievance/arbitration procedure; Selection: Both parties agree on an arbitrator or alternately strike names from a provided list; Provider: The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service may provide a list of seven arbitrators; Arbitrator authority: The arbitrator's decision is final and binding | |
| Detail: Disciplinary action can be appealed to arbitration, except for counseling or verbal reprimands. | |
| Las Vegas, NV | YES |
| Summary: Condition: Certain discipline may be subject to the grievance/arbitration procedure; Selection: The arbitrator on the Labor/Management Board is selected from the parties' arbitration panel on a rotational basis; Provider: N/A; Arbitrator authority: The arbitrator serves as the chairperson of the hearing and their decision is final and binding | |
| Detail: Grievances include disputes for written reprimands, suspensions, transfers, termination, or any decision following a Use of Force Review Board or Tactical Review Board. If the employee is unsatisfied with the decision of the grievance procedure, they can appeal to a hearing before the Labor/Management Board which includes two employees ranking lieutenant or above, two bargaining unit members, and an arbitrator. Appeals of termination can go directly to arbitration. | |
| North Las Vegas, NV | YES |
| Summary: Condition: Disciplinary action may be subject to the grievance/arbitration procedure; Selection: Both parties must agree on an arbitrator from a list of seven provided names; Provider: The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services; Arbitrator authority: The arbitrator's decision is final and binding | |
| Reno, NV | YES |
| Summary: Condition: Certain disciplinary action can be appealed to arbitration after appealing to the chief of police and the city manager; Selection: Both parties agree on an arbitrator or request a list of arbitrators; Provider: The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service may provide a list of seven arbitrators; Arbitrator authority: The arbitrator's decision is final and binding | |
| Detail: Disciplinary action, not including written reprimands, may be appealed through arbitration or to the civil service. The employee must notify the chief of police within 10 days of the notice of discipline if they choose to appeal. | |
| New York | NO |
| Buffalo, NY | UNKNOWN |
| New York, NY | NO |
| Ohio | YES |
| Summary: Condition: Disciplinary grievances go through the grievance/arbitration procedure and may be appealed to arbitration within 15 days of the response to the grievance; Selection: Both parties agree to a panel of six umpires who serve in rotation; Provider: N/A; Arbitrator authority: The umpires decision is final and binding | |
| Detail: The Office of Collective Bargaining (OCB) has the authority to grant, modify, or deny the grievance at arbitration. Arbitration should be scheduled within 240 days of the appeal. | |
| Cincinnati, OH | YES |
| Summary: Condition: Disciplinary grievances are subject to the grievance/arbitration procedure; Selection: Both parties agree to a panel of three arbitrators; Provider: The American Arbitration Association provides a list of 15 arbitrators; Arbitrator authority: The arbitrator's decision is final and binding | |
| Detail: Disciplinary grievances can involve pay step denials, suspensions, demotions, discharge, terminations, and other disciplinary actions. Disciplinary grievances are referred to mediation prior to arbitration. | |
| Cleveland, OH | YES |
| Summary: Condition: Discipline may be subject to the grievance/arbitration procedure; Selection: Selection should follow the rules of the American Arbitration Association; Provider: American Arbitration Association; Arbitrator authority: The arbitrator only has jurisdiction over the dispute in question | |
| Detail: Appeals to arbitration must be submitted within 30 days of the grievance procedure decision | |
| Columbus, OH | YES |
| Summary: Condition: Disciplinary grievances may be subject to the grievance/arbitration procedure if initiated by the lodge; Selection: Both parties agree to a panel of six arbitrators and are selected through random drawing; Provider: N/A; Arbitrator authority: The arbitrator's decision is final and binding | |
| Detail: The lodge must file for arbitration within 14 days of the grievance procedure decision. | |
| Toledo, OH | YES |
| Summary: Condition: Arbitration is the fourth step in the officer grievance process; Selection: Seven arbitrators are provided and the department and union alternate striking one name until one remains Provider: The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service or the American Arbitration Association Arbitrator authority: The arbitrator's decision is final and binding | |
| Detail: The officer, unions, and department can agree to Expedited Advisory Labor Arbitration by one of a panel of 10 pre-selected arbitrators in an expedited process. Otherwise the full arbitrator selection and arbitration process is used. Either the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service or the American Arbitration Association provides provides seven available arbitrators. If the parties in the grievance cannot agree on which agency to use, the Federal Mediation Conciliation Service must be used. The city and the union alternately strike names from the list until one name is left. The arbitrator has final and binding authority. Fees and expenses are paid by the side against whom the arbitrator decides. | |
| Oklahoma | NO CBA |
| Oklahoma City, OK | YES |
| Summary: Condition: Certain disciplinary action may be subject to the grievance/arbitration procedure; Selection: Both parties agree on an arbitrator or alternately strike names from a provided list; Provider: The parties agree on a list of potential arbitrators or request a list from the California State Mediation and Conciliation Service; Arbitrator authority: The arbitrator's decision is final and binding | |
| Tulsa, OK | YES |
| Summary: Condition: Disciplinary action may be appealed through the grievance/arbitration procedure; Selection: Both parties alternately strike names from a list provided; Provider: The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service provides a panel of seven arbitrators; Arbitrator authority: The arbitrator's decision is final and binding | |
| Detail: Disciplinary action appeals must be filed within 10 days. Grievances may be appealed to arbitration within 10 days of the grievance procedure decision by written request to the human resources director. | |
| Oregon | YES |
| Summary: Condition: Disciplinary action can be appealed to the grievance/arbitration procedure within 15 days; Selection: Both parties alternate striking names from a list of arbitrators until one remains; Provider: The Employment Relations Board provides a list of five Oregon or Washington arbitrators; Arbitrator authority: The arbitrator's decision is final and binding | |
| Detail: Written reprimands, reduction in pay, demotion, suspension, and dismissal can be appealed through arbitration. The arbitrator can reinstate an employee with or without backpay and can mitigate penalties. | |
| Portland, OR | YES |
| Summary: Condition: Certain disciplinary action can be appealed through the grievance/arbitration procedure; Selection: The association must request an arbitrator pursuant to ORS 243.808 and the Employment Relation Board's process; Provider: N/A; Arbitrator authority: The arbitrator's decision is final and binding | |
| Detail: Demotion or termination can be appealed to the civil service or through the grievance/arbitration procedure. | |
| Pennsylvania | YES |
| Summary: Condition: Disciplinary action can be appealed through the grievance/arbitration procedure; Selection: Both parties agree to a list of five neutral arbitrators; Provider: N/A; Arbitrator authority: The arbitrator's decision is final and binding | |
| Philadelphia, PA | YES |
| Summary: Condition: The Police Termination Arbitration Board hears appeals of termination; Selection: Both parties agree on a panel of at least 10 arbitrators; Provider: N/A; Arbitrator authority: N/A | |
| Detail: The proceedings of the board are governed by the American Arbitration Association labor arbitration rules. | |
| Pittsburgh, PA | YES |
| Summary: Condition: N/A; Selection: N/A; Provider: N/A; Arbitrator authority: N/A | |
| Detail: Members have the right to appeal disciplinary action to arbitration. | |
| Rhode Island | YES |
| Summary: Condition: Grievances regarding dismissal or discipline may be subject to the grievance/arbitration procedure; Selection: Labor Relations Connection; Provider: Labor Relations Connection; Arbitrator authority: The arbitrator's decision is final and binding | |
| Detail: Grievances may be appealed to arbitration within 30 days of the grievance procedure decision. Employees reinstated or restored to their former position will receive backpay. | |
| South Carolina | NO CBA |
| South Dakota | NO CBA |
| Tennessee | NO CBA |
| Memphis, TN | NO |
| Nashville, TN | NO |
| Texas | NO CBA |
| Arlington, TX | NO CBA |
| Austin, TX | YES |
| Summary: Condition: Certain suspensions can be appealed to arbitration; Selection: American Arbitration Association selection process; Provider: American Arbitration Association; Arbitrator authority: The arbitrator rules on whether the charges are true or not, but cannot mitigate the punishment | |
| Detail: Employees who opt to use vacation or holiday time to serve their suspension cannot appeal to arbitration. Suspensions can also be appealed to the Civil Service Commission. | |
| Corpus Christi, TX | YES |
| Summary: Condition: Employees must file a letter expressing their request to appeal disciplinary action to arbitration within 14 days; Selection: Both parties agree on an arbitrator by alternately striking names from the provided list; Provider: The National Academy of Arbitrators from the American Arbitration Association provides a list of seven neutral arbitrators; Arbitrator authority: The arbitrator's decision is final and binding | |
| Detail: The arbitrator has all powers of the commission with respect to suspensions, terminations, and demotions. | |
| Dallas, TX | NO |
| El Paso, TX | YES |
| Summary: Condition: Employees can waive their right to an appeal before a hearing examiner and appeal to arbitration; Selection: Both parties alternately strike names from the list provided; Provider: The City Attorney's Office requests a list of seven arbitrators from the American Arbitration Association; Arbitrator authority: The arbitrator's decision is final and binding | |
| Detail: Appeals to arbitration can be made for demotions, termination, or suspensions of more than 40 hours. Employees or their representative can elect to have the arbitration hearing remain confidential. | |
| Fort Worth, TX | NO |
| Garland, TX | NO CBA |
| Houston, TX | NO |
| Irving, TX | NO CBA |
| Laredo, TX | YES |
| Summary: Condition: An employee suspended indefinitely can appeal to arbitration; Selection: The employee and city attorney agree to an arbitrator or alternately strike names from a list provided; Provider: The American Arbitration Association may provide a list of seven arbitrators; Arbitrator authority: The arbitrator decides what factual charges are true and whether the discipline is upheld or a lesser discipline should be substituted | |
| Detail: All hearings are public unless there is a written agreement by both parties to close the hearings to the public. | |
| Lubbock, TX | NO CBA |
| Plano, TX | NO CBA |
| San Antonio, TX | YES |
| Summary: Condition: Certain disciplinary action can be appealed to arbitration; Selection: Both parties agree on an arbitrator or alternately strike names from a list provided; Provider: The American Arbitration Association may provide a list of seven arbitrators; Arbitrator authority: The arbitrator decides whether the disciplinary action is supported in whole or in part | |
| Detail: Demotion, suspension, or indefinite suspension can be appealed to an arbitrator. The arbitrator can reduce an indefinite suspension to a period of at least 45 days. | |
| Utah | NO CBA |
| Virginia | NO CBA |
| Chesapeake, VA | NO CBA |
| Norfolk, VA | NO CBA |
| Richmond, VA | NO CBA |
| Virginia Beach, VA | NO CBA |
| Vermont | NO |
| Washington | YES |
| Summary: Condition: Discipline can only be appealed to a disciplinary arbitrator if the employee has waived their rights to elect a trial board; Selection: An arbitrator is appointed from the Public Employment Relations Commission's Law Enforcement Roster; Provider: Public Employment Relations Commission; Arbitrator authority: The arbitrator's decision is final and binding | |
| Detail: Appeals to disciplinary arbitration must be filed within 10 days of the disciplinary charge. | |
| Seattle, WA | YES |
| Summary: Condition: Disciplinary appeals are subject to the grievance/arbitration procedure; Selection: Both parties submit a list of 10 arbitrators and mutually agree on a combined list to establish a permanent panel; Provider: N/A; Arbitrator authority: The arbitrator determines whether the discipline was just and the remedy | |
| Detail: Discipline grievances include suspension, demotion, termination, or transfer. Appeals to arbitration must be filed within 30 days of the grievance procedure decision. | |
| Wisconsin | YES |
| Summary: Condition: Discipline can be appealed through the grievance/arbitration procedure; Selection: Both parties select arbitrator from a panel of arbitrators; Provider: N/A; Arbitrator authority: The arbitrator's decision is final and binding | |
| Detail: Arbitration for discharge cases must be held within 120 days from the date of appeal. Other arbitration cases must be held within one year from the date of appeal. Expedited arbitration procedures may be followed for short term disciplinary actions, including five or less day suspension. | |
| Madison, WI | NO |
| Milwaukee, WI | NO |
| West Virginia | UNKNOWN |
| Wyoming | NO CBA |