INDUSTRY EXPERTISE “[A]rbitration is faster than litigation, thereby reducing the time that the parties are involved in a process that can be both heart wrenching and financially crippling... If employers implement DRP [dispute resolution program] policies with a goal of resolving cases more quickly, they manifestly succeed.” —David Sherwyn, J.D., Mandatory Arbitration: Why Alternative Dispute Resolution May Be the Most Equitable Way to Resolve Discrimination Claims, CHR Reports, Vol. 6 No 9, July 2006

Challenges to Employment Practices
Employment terms are usually communicated very specifically. But scenarios arise in which even the most explicit agreements are challenged. What happens when one company is purchased by another? Or when severance terms conflict with employment terms, or someone asserts a discrimination claim? A publicized court battle would only exacerbate tensions and strain the financial resources of both parties, while possibly resulting in years of litigation.

The ADR Solution
Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is a more efficient, predictable and amicable way to resolve employment disputes. Parties can achieve the same legal decisions as court, minus the expense, delays and emotional turmoil. That’s why more and more employers and employees are relying on ADR to manage risks, preserve relationships, and control legal expenditures.

Let the FORUM Help
Whether you currently have an employment dispute or if you’re simply looking to improve your dispute management program moving forward, the FORUM is equipped to help you. We provide a spectrum of services to assist you at any stage of the dispute process, from pre-dispute agreements to post-dispute mediation and arbitration services. Our legally-trained employment experts will help you resolve your disputes in the most satisfactory and expeditious manner possible.

For more information, contact us today.