Common use of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Clause in Contracts

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). The aggrieved party may seek resolution through alternative means of dispute resolution such as mediation or facilitation. Dispute resolution proceedings must be initiated within 45 calendar days from the date of the alleged occurrence. At the initial session of the dispute resolution proceedings, the party must be advised in writing of their right to file a grievance and right to arbitration. If the matter is resolved, and a written agreement is reached, the party will agree to forego filing a grievance in the matter under consideration. If mediation, facilitation, or other dispute resolution processes are selected, the process must be aided by a neutral party who, with respect to an issue in controversy, functions specifically to aid the parties in resolving the matter through a mutually achieved and acceptable written agreement. The neutral party may not compel a resolution. Proceedings before the neutral party must be informal, and the rules of evidence will not apply. With the exception of a written and agreed upon dispute resolution agreement, the proceeding must be confidential. A grievance must be filed within one year of the alleged occurrence.

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). The aggrieved party may seek resolution through alternative means of dispute resolution such as mediation or facilitation. Dispute resolution proceedings must be initiated within 45 calendar days from the date of the alleged occurrence. At the initial session of the dispute resolution proceedings, the party must be advised in writing of their his or her right to file a grievance and right to arbitration. If the matter is resolved, and a written agreement is reached, the party will agree to forego filing a grievance in the matter under consideration. If mediation, facilitation, or other dispute resolution processes are selected, the process must be aided by a neutral party who, with respect to an issue in controversy, functions specifically to aid the parties in resolving the matter through a mutually achieved and acceptable written agreement. The neutral party may not compel a resolution. Proceedings before the neutral party must be informal, and the rules of evidence will not apply. With the exception of a written and agreed upon dispute resolution agreement, the proceeding must be confidential. A grievance must be filed within one year of the alleged occurrence.

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). The aggrieved party may seek resolution through alternative means of dispute resolution resolution, such as mediation or facilitation. Dispute resolution proceedings must be initiated within 45 calendar days from the date of the alleged occurrence. At the initial session of the dispute resolution proceedings, the party must be advised in writing of their right to file a grievance and right to arbitration. If the matter is resolved, resolved and a written agreement is reached, the party will agree to forego filing a grievance in the matter case under consideration. If mediation, facilitation, or other dispute resolution processes are selected, the process must be aided by a neutral party who, with respect to concerning an issue in controversy, functions specifically to aid assist the parties in resolving the matter through a mutually achieved and acceptable written agreement. The neutral party may not compel a resolution. Proceedings before the neutral party must be informal, and the rules of evidence will not apply. With the exception of a written and agreed agreed-upon dispute resolution agreement, the proceeding must be confidential. A grievance must be filed within one year of the alleged occurrence.Formal Grievance Process (Options 4 and 5)

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). The aggrieved party may seek resolution through alternative means of dispute resolution resolution, such as mediation or facilitation. Dispute resolution proceedings must be initiated within 45 calendar days from the date of the alleged occurrence. At the initial session of the dispute resolution proceedings, the party must be advised in writing of their right to file a grievance and right to arbitration. If the matter is resolved, resolved and a written agreement is reached, the party will agree to forego filing a grievance in the matter case under consideration. If mediation, facilitation, or other dispute resolution processes are selected, the process must be aided by a neutral party who, with respect to concerning an issue in controversy, functions specifically to aid assist the parties in resolving the matter through a mutually achieved and acceptable written agreement. The neutral party may not compel a resolution. Proceedings before the neutral party must be informal, and the rules of evidence will not apply. With the exception of a written and agreed agreed-upon dispute resolution agreement, the proceeding must be confidential. A grievance must be filed within one year of the alleged occurrence.