Borough of Carteret v. Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association, Local 67 (084709) (Middlesex County & Statewide)

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey held that the arbitrator’s award interpreting Article VIII, Section 5 of the collective bargaining agreement was reasonably debatable and therefore must be upheld, reversing the Appellate Division and reinstating the award of acting‑captain pay to lieutenants. The Court affirmed the deferential standard of review for public‑sector arbitration awards and found no basis to vacate the award under the Arbitration Act.