dispute resolution programs

Dispute resolution programs are structured methods for resolving disagreements outside of courts. They include processes such as mediation, where a neutral mediator guides participants to find mutually acceptable solutions, and arbitration, where an arbitrator hears both sides and makes a binding decision. These programs aim to resolve conflicts efficiently, privately, and often at lower cost than litigation, by encouraging cooperation and mutual agreement. They are commonly used in areas like employment, consumer disputes, and contractual disagreements, promoting faster and more flexible resolutions while maintaining parties’ relationships and control over the outcome.