The new Second Edition of Labor & Employment Arbitration is an indispensable guide to all aspects of labor & employment arbitration. Substantially revised to give greater in-depth coverage & with contributions from experts in the field, this authoritative treatise provides: Also available on Authority Employment Law Library CD-ROM.

This is the first book on a crucial issue in human resource management. In recent years, employers have begun to require, as a condition of employment, that their nonunion employees agree to arbitrate rather than litigate any employment disputes, including claims of discrimination. As the number of employers considering such a requirement soars, so does the fear that compulsory arbitration may eviscerate the statutory rights of employees. Richard A. Bales explains that the advantages of arbitration are clear. Much faster and less expensive than litigation, arbitration provides a forum for the many employees who are shut out of the current litigative system by the cost and by the tremendous backlog of cases. On the other hand, employers could use arbitration abusively. Bales views the current situation as an ongoing experiment. As long as the courts continue to enforce agreements that are fundamentally fair to employees, the experiment will continue. After tracing the history of employment arbitration in the nonunion sector, Bales explains how employment arbitration has actually worked in the securities industry and at Brown & Root, a company with a comprehensive dispute resolution process. He concludes by summarizing the advantages, disadvantages, and policy implications of adopting arbitration as the preeminent method of resolving disputes in the American workforce.

Before the heating, during the hearing, and following the hearing -- here is your essential guide to achieving winning results in arbitration. The author, a former labor attorney and employee relations executive, explains the most effective techniques you can use to: - determine what needs to be proven- assemble the evidence- select the arbitrator- present the case in chief- deal with objections- handle adverse witnesses- draft posthearing briefs- and moreYou get step-by-step analysis and advice on formal arbitration procedures, plus guidance on how to adapt your presentation to the arbitrator's individual style.On-point examples throughout the text -- plus sample statements and arguments, forms, checklists, a reading list, and more -- will save you valuable time and streamline your preparation.

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Employment Arbitration provides practical commentary and analysis in the area of employment arbitration, for both the novice and the seasoned practitioner. It contains a comprehensive overview of the major developments in this emerging field and it supplies the reader with analysis, perspective, and commentary. The cases selected for presentation and analysis are the most significant decided to date. The case summaries are comprehensive, cogent, and objectively rendered. In addition, they contain critical evaluations which can be of use in developing litigation strategy or advising clients on business practices. The volume also describes and assesses political developments - proposed legislation and lobbying efforts - that address or which could affect this new use of arbitration. Employment Arbitrationemphasizes a number of issues that are particularly controversial in the area: the enforceability of employer-imposed arbitration agreements, the award of attorney’s fees and punitive damages, and the review of arbitral determinations on civil rights claims. Finally, the volume provides the reader with model employment arbitration agreements that are accompanied by extensive commentary and explanations.

In this extraordinary collection by members of the National Academy of Arbitrators, 16 master arbitrators share their years of experience and explain the profession's most widely accepted arbitral principles on common arbitration subjects. You get black-letter statements that summarize important points -- plus extensive commentary and references that enhance your own perspective on practical and theoretical issues. Use this volume to understand and carry on the best traditions of the arbitration profession.

The AAA Handbook on Arbitration Practice assembles from Dispute Resolution Journal - the flagship publication of the American Arbitration Association - and other sources the latest thinking on arbitration and dispute resolution. All chapters, where necessary, have been revised and updated by the authors to insure that they represent the most current developments in law and practice. The Handbook is a succinct, comprehensive and a practical introduction to the use of arbitration, written by leading practitioners and scholars, it provides essential orientation and is a "must" for anyone with an interest in the field - from the seasoned to the neophyte. The AAA Handbook on Arbitration Practice brings to the arbitration and dispute resolution professional the latest thinking on arbitration from world-renowned specialists in the field. The chapters in this work were selected from an extensive body of writings and, in the main, represent world-class assessments of arbitration and dispute resolution practice. All the major facets of the field are addressed. The chapters provide the reader with comprehensive and accurate information, lucid evaluations, and useful practical guidance. They not only acquaint, but also ground the reader in the field.