HF 739

as introduced - 85th Legislature (2007 - 2008) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to arbitration; requiring award decisions to include explanation;
amending Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 572.15.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 572.15, is amended to read:

572.15 AWARD.

(a) The award shall be in writing and signed by the arbitrators joining in the award.
The award must include interest, except this does not apply to arbitrations between
employers and employees under chapter 179 or 179A. An arbitrator is neither required to
nor prohibited from awarding interest under chapter 179 or under section 179A.16 for
essential employees. new text begin Awards must also state the reasons for the arbitrators' decision and
the evidence upon which the arbitrators relied in reaching their decision. new text end The arbitrators
shall deliver a copy to each party personally or by certified mail, or as provided in the
agreement.

(b) An award shall be made within the time fixed therefor by the agreement or, if not
so fixed, within such time as the court orders on application of a party. The parties may
extend the time in writing either before or after the expiration thereof. A party waives the
objection that an award was not made within the time required unless the party notifies the
arbitrators of an objection prior to the delivery of the award to the party.