Legal Alert: The Future of Employment Arbitration
June 10, 2009
For years, many non-union employers have entered into alternative dispute resolution (ADR) agreements with their employees that require, in essence, that disputes that may arise during the employment relationship be resolved through arbitration, rather than through the judicial process. ADR agreements seek to avoid the delays and significant legal expenses inherent in the judicial process. Recent developments regarding the enforceability of ADR agreements will affect employers and employees both union and non-union.
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