79. Every arbitrator must, before acting, make oath to decide according to equity and good conscience.
In rendering his award, the arbitrator may take into account, in particular, the conditions of employment that prevail in similar undertakings or similar circumstances and the conditions of employment that are applicable to the other employees of the undertaking.
R. S. 1964, c. 141, s. 67; 1983, c. 22, s. 35.