Dispute Resolution

PartnerSource is recognized nationally as a leader in the design and implementation of employment dispute resolution programs.

Employment (or "Alternative") dispute resolution is an approach for addressing employment problems quickly and fairly. It can protect your company from the "Big Hit" of an unfavorable jury award. Other advantages include privacy, lower defense litigation costs, and a deterrent effect on frivolous claims.

At the heart of "ADR" is the belief that mediation and/or arbitration... a ruling by an objective, third party... are more advantageous than courtroom litigation to both the employee and the employer.

PartnerSource has developed and communicated employment dispute resolution programs for over 200 employers, covering over 1,000,000 employees nationwide.

Three Very Important Observations In This Area:

• The Internal Procedures are the Most Important. The heightened awareness of the company's internal dispute resolution procedures virtually eliminates employment litigation. And few, if any, arbitrations result.
• Arbitration Procedures Should Be Tightly Structured. Many common concerns about arbitration can be addressed by carefully structuring program rules on discovery, scope of the arbitrators authority, available remedies, non-covered claims, etc.
• The Process is Easy. Many employers think an ADR program will require a tremendous amount of their time and resources to design, implement and administer. But the process is so much easier than most anticipate, and PartnerSource can develop an approach that fits your company culture and budget.

Use ADR to address employee claims relating to:

• Sexual harassment.
• Discrimination (based on race, sex, religion, national origin, veteran status, age or disability).
• Wages or other compensation.
• Breach of contract, covenant or warranty.
• Physical or psychological injury or defamation.
• Wrongful termination.
• Violation of any other noncriminal, federal or state law.

Attorney Support:

Many attorneys have recognized the advantages of mediation and arbitration of employment disputes, and supply sample agreements and policies for clients to adopt. But often times, either the program is never put in place due to the lack of a client implementation strategy or is not received well by employees. PartnerSource can supply the missing ingredients, such as an effective employee communications, presenter training, and rollout strategy! We can bring the program to life in ways that exceed the client's expectations and satisfy legal counsel's concern.

Professional Affiliations:

PartnerSource is a member of the American Arbitration Association and serves as a resource to JAMS for communication of employment dispute resolution programs.