CAN ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION HELP RESOLVE EMPLOYMENT DISPUTES

Governments, employers and workers face ever-rising costs and delays i n resolving employment disputes. As legislative protection expands and workers become more assertive of their rights, government machinery f or dispute resolution is coming under strain. Alternative Dispute Reso lution can help, the author argues. In Canada and the United States, i t has long been used for settling collective bargaining disputes. Its scope is now broadened in the United States by a new Due Process Proto col for protection of individuals with complaints concerning the appli cation of statute law. The author explains its value - especially grea t in cases where union representation is lacking.