§ 28-9.5-10 - Factors to be considered by arbitration board.
SECTION 28-9.5-10
§ 28-9.5-10 Factors to be considered byarbitration board. – The arbitrators shall conduct the hearings and render their decision upon thebasis of a prompt, peaceful, and just settlement of wage or hour disputesbetween the state police and the state. The factors, among others, to be givenweight by the arbitrators in arriving at a decision shall include:
(1) Comparison of wage rates or hourly conditions ofemployment of the state police with prevailing wage rates or hourly conditionsof employment of skilled employees of the building trades and industry in thestate.
(2) Comparison of wage rates or hourly conditions ofemployment of the state police with wage rates or hourly conditions ofemployment of state police departments in other states.
(3) Interest and welfare of the public.
(4) Comparison of peculiarities of employment in regard toother trades or professions, specifically:
(i) Hazards of employment;
(ii) Physical qualifications;
(iii) Educational qualifications;
(iv) Mental qualifications;
(v) Job training and skills.