The concept of past practice is one where arbitrators use their own prior experience and decisions to help decide a particular arbitration case.

Past Practice

A term used in labor relations to refer to a customary practice that, over time, has become an accepted way of doing things despite not being formally written into a contract.

Arbitrators

Neutral third parties chosen to settle disputes outside of court, whose decisions are typically binding.

Arbitration Case

A legal dispute that is resolved outside of court by an arbitrator, whose decision is typically binding on both parties.