John Cox v. Village of Tequesta

The issue presented for our review is whether the trial court erred in determining that the trial court, and not an arbitrator, should determine whether appellant timely demanded arbitration and whether appellant waived the right to arbitrate. We find that the trial court erred by making these determinations, which are the province of an arbitrator. We therefore reverse and remand.

In June 2012, the Village of Tequesta terminated John Cox’s employment. A collective bargaining agreement between Cox’s union and the Village provided for termination “for just cause.” The agreement set forth a…