a community-based organization that acts as an employer of record and (even if a community-based organization is so acting) shall include the employer at the site. (g) Grievance procedure (1) In general The local board shall establish and maintain a procedure for the filing and adjudication of grievances from participants, labor organizations, and other interested individuals concerning participating employers, including grievances relating to proposed placements of eligible workers with such employers. (2) Deadline for grievances Except for a grievance that alleges fraud or criminal activity, a grievance shall be made not later than 1 year after the date of the alleged occurrence of the event that is the subject of the grievance. (3) Deadline for hearing and decision (A) Hearing A hearing on any grievance conducted under this subsection shall be conducted not later than 30 days after the filing of such grievance. (B) Decision A decision on any such grievance shall be made not later than 60 days after the filing of such grievance. (4) Arbitration (A) In general (i) Jointly selected arbitrator In the event of a decision on a grievance that is adverse to the party who filed the grievance, or 60 days after the filing of such grievance if no decision has been reached, such party shall be permitted to submit such grievance to binding arbitration before a qualified arbitrator who is jointly selected and independent of the interested parties. (ii) Appointed arbitrator If the parties cannot agree on an arbitrator, the Secretary shall appoint an arbitrator from a list of qualified arbitrators within 15 days after receiving a request for such appointment from one of the parties to the grievance. (B) Deadline for proceeding An arbitration proceeding shall be held not later than 45 days after the request for such arbitration proceeding, or, if the arbitrator is appointed by the Secretary in accordance with subparagraph (A)(ii), not later than 30 days after the appointment of such arbitrator. (C) Deadline for decision A