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Article: Rethinking employment law strategies: Part 2
- Article from:
- Dispute Resolution Journal
- Article date:
- November 1, 2001
- Author:
CopyrightCopyright American Arbitration Association Nov 2001-Jan 2002. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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Using the recent Circuit City decision as a departure point, Paul Nicola! discusses the importance of an effective employment ADR program and the need for employers to adopt an ADR policy that reflects the changing needs of the workplace. He notes the advantages of employment arbitration, but also examines the issues surrounding the process. He cites numerous court decisions to show that now, more than ever, employers need to take control of their exposure to litigation stemming from employment disputes. His warning: "The war over whether employee handbooks are contracts is over. Employers need to rethink their employment policy strategies to live with this fact." The following is the ...