Ellen Lo Joins Fire Away Podcast to Discuss Arbitration in Employment
Why isn't arbitration used more often to resolve non-unionized employment disputes?
In this episode of Fire Away, Ellen Lo joins host Stuart and fellow guests Mitchell Rose and Neena Gupta to explore that question and take a closer look at the role arbitration can play in employment law disputes.
The discussion examines how arbitration differs from mediation and the traditional court process, as well as the growing use of Med-Arb, an approach that combines mediation with arbitration when the parties are unable to reach a negotiated resolution.
The panel also explores some of the potential advantages of arbitration, including greater confidentiality, a potentially faster resolution process and the ability for parties to select their decision-maker. They also address important considerations and potential drawbacks, including upfront costs and questions surrounding the enforceability of arbitration clauses within employment agreements.
For employers, employees and legal professionals interested in alternative approaches to resolving workplace disputes, the episode provides a practical discussion of where arbitration may fit within today's employment law landscape.