If any issues in dispute are not resolved by such negotiation (or if any party fails to participate in such negotiation), any party may, by written notice to the other, demand that the dispute be resolved by binding arbitration in Reno, Nevada, before a single arbitrator pursuant to the national rules for the resolution of employment disputes of the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”). The arbitrator shall be instructed, and the parties shall cooperate, with completing the arbitration with a ruling, if possible, in writing on each issue in dispute within 120 days of the arbitrator’s appointment by the AAA. The arbitrator shall have the power to award damages, equitable relief, reasonable attorney's fees and expenses, and the fees and expenses of the arbitrator and of the AAA, to any party consistent with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 54(d) or successor Rule. The arbitrator’s rulings and awards shall be final and binding upon the parties and judgment thereon may be entered in any court having competent jurisdiction. Except and unless otherwise awarded by the arbitrator, Employer shall pay the fees and expenses of the arbitrator and of the AAA.