Common use of DISPUTE PREVENTION AND RESOLUTION Clause in Contracts

DISPUTE PREVENTION AND RESOLUTION. 3.1. The dispute prevention and resolution program shall consist of three components: Program Representative (Ombudsman) Mediation Arbitration. This program shall be used in place of the filing of an application with the WCAB. Any claim subject to this Addendum filed with the WCAB for resolution will immediately be removed and placed within the program established by this Addendum. This program is the sole means of dispute resolution and no dispute shall proceed to the California Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board until it has completed the processes defined and established by this Addendum.

DISPUTE PREVENTION AND RESOLUTION. 3.1. The dispute prevention and resolution program shall consist of three components: Program Representative (Ombudsman) Mediation Arbitration. This program shall be used in place of the filing of an application with the WCAB. Any claim subject to this Addendum filed with the WCAB for resolution will immediately be removed and placed within the program established by this Addendum. This program is the sole means of dispute resolution and no dispute shall proceed to the California Workers’ ' Compensation Appeals Board until it has completed the processes defined and established by this Addendum.