Can I represent my husband in arbitration
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Can I represent my husband in arbitration
Husband was fired. Went through
mediation process. The employers
decision stands. Now, time for
arbitration process. In the state if
Texas can I his wife represent my
husband in arbitration? Also, is my
husband allowed to view and make copies
of his employee file?
Asked on July 25, 2017 under Employment Labor Law, Texas
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
1) Unless you are an attorney, you cannot represent your husband in arbitration; arbitration is considered equivalent to a court proceeding for this purpose, and only a licensed attorney can represent another person. Your husband could represent himself; you may not represent him.
2) Whether your husband can get his employee file depends on what any arbiration agreement or clause in a contract (like an employment or union contrat) says, and also on the rules under which this arbitration is being conducted (there are several different arbitration rules, which are not the same); there is no one-size-fits-all answer to this part of your question.
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