AAA Handbook on Employment Arbitration and ADR - 2nd Edition [Hardcover]

American Arbitration Association (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1933833548 | ISBN-13: 978-1933833545 | Publication Date: November 1, 2010 | Edition: Second

This work begins with a general introduction to employment ADR, discussing such topics as where plaintiffs can better vindicate their rights, general employment law strategies, how to assess workplace disputes and conflicts, and options for resolution. Employers are offered valuable advice on how to implement a successful employment arbitration program, with real-life examples to work from. Mediation of employment conflicts and employment arbitration are explored and a comparison of the two is provided, including with respect to statutory employment conflicts. Topics include respectfulness in the workplace, bullying, racial and cultural conflicts, sexual harassment, Disabilities Act disputes, airline disputes, weight discrimination, and discrimination based on marriage and pregnancy. Lastly, this book takes a look at the U.S. Supreme Court decision 14 Penn Plaza LLC v. Pyett, where the Court clarified and reaffirmed the use of mandatory arbitration for resolution of workplace disputes.

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The American Arbitration Association (AAA), with its long history and experience in the field of alternative dispute resolution, provides services to individuals and organizations who wish to resolve conflicts out of court. The AAA, with a caseload of over 200,000 disputes administered, is the nation's largest full-service ADR provider.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 530 pages
• Publisher: Juris; Second edition (November 1, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1933833548
• ISBN-13: 978-1933833545
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,830,332 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)