New Jersey A1998 revises laws governing police and fire interest arbitration, including changes to arbitrator selection, timelines, and fees.

New Jersey A1998 amends existing laws to revise the process for police and fire interest arbitration. The bill allows parties to mutually select an arbitrator from a special panel within three business days of receiving a petition for arbitration. If no mutual selection is made, the commission will randomly select an arbitrator. The bill extends the time for filing an appeal from 14 to 21 days and increases the fees for arbitration services. It also mandates that arbitrators complete annual training and sets new timelines for rendering opinions and awards.

New Jersey A1998 revises laws governing police and fire interest arbitration, including changes to arbitrator selection, timelines, and fees.

New Jersey A1998 amends existing laws to revise the process for police and fire interest arbitration. The bill allows parties to mutually select an arbitrator from a special panel within three business days of receiving a petition for arbitration. If no mutual selection is made, the commission will randomly select an arbitrator. The bill extends the time for filing an appeal from 14 to 21 days and increases the fees for arbitration services. It also mandates that arbitrators complete annual training and sets new timelines for rendering opinions and awards.