ADR

Alternative Dispute Resolution programs are being used by many corporations to usurp your civil rights. These programs require you to arbitrate any employment disputes, even when Congress has passed legislation that provides you the right to a jury trial. Courts are enforcing arbitration because Judges do not want to litigate employment cases. Whether you signed an agreement to arbitrate or not, almost any judge will dismiss your case and force you to arbitration. The biggest downside of arbitration is that the arbitrator is paid for his time and only the employer is a likely repeat customer. Therefore, it is more likely that an arbitrator would side with the employer as that is where repeat business is going to come from. No employer is going to hire an arbitrator that sides with employees. However, arbitrators are supposed to be neutral and should give you a hearing faster than the courts. If you work for a company that has an ADR program and need representation, contact Fort Lauderdale discrimination attorney Randy A. Fleischer. Mr. Fleischer has represented clients in arbitration, served as an arbitrator and served on the AAA panel that selects arbitrators in South Florida for Labor and Employment case.