Employment Arbitrations

Arbitration is a form of an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) which is used to resolve an employment issue or disagreements without charges filed in courts. Employment arbitrations involve streamlined version of the trial process, with the hearings being conducted by neutral party, called arbitrators.

Among the other types of ADR’s, such as negotiation, mediation, collaborative law and conciliation, arbitration maybe considered as the most popular method to resolve legal issues in companies.

In most cases, arbitrary method is utilized in obtaining employee benefits and resolving contract disputes. It may also be used in other cases such as unjust demotion and wrongful termination.

Some employers include a stipulation on their employment contract regarding an enforced arbitration if disputes arise in the company. This provision must be specifically agreed to by the employee, either by signing an employment agreement, by signing a separate arbitration agreement or by accepting the provisions of an employee handbook which has the provision listed as one of the policies of the company.

It is also important for a company to protect their image. If an employee opted to file charges in court, accusations in public hearings may result to negative public impression. In employment arbitration, a great possibility that the issue being argued will remain confidential and the company as well as the employee’s image will not be damaged in public view.

Another matter to consider is the cost of litigation and time constraints in case an employee seeks damages and files a claim in court. Employment arbitrations are designed to avoid lengthy legal procedures in court as well as the expensive attorney’s fees.

With these concerns, our California employment law attorney may serve as a neutral party in your arbitrary proceedings. Our long experience in assisting employment arbitration guarantees unbiased and legitimate resolution for the disputed employment issue.

Call us now and let our expert employment lawyers in Los Angeles help you.