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Federal law supporting alternative dispute resolution is found in the Administrative Dispute Resolution Act of 1996, 5 USC Sec. 571 – 584, and the Federal Arbitration Act, 9 USC Sec. 1 – 16. These laws provide some detail on ADR, but also leave it to various parties (government agencies, for instance) to adopt various forms of alternative dispute resolution.
In addition to the federal law, there are numerous state laws on ADR. In fact, thirty-five states have adopted the Uniform Arbitration Act as state law. Several states have also adopted the Revised Uniform Arbitration Act.
Below is a summary of Indiana’s requirements regarding ADR. Consult the regulatory links for detailed information.
Arbitration
Under Indiana’s Uniform Arbitration Act, a written agreement to submit to arbitration is valid, and enforceable, and an existing controversy or a controversy thereafter arising is valid and enforceable, except upon such grounds as exist at law or in equity for the revocation of any contract. If the parties to such an agreement stipulate in writing, the agreement may be enforced by designated third persons. The Act also applies to arbitration agreement between employers and employees or between their respective representatives (unless otherwise provided in the agreement).
Contacts
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
National Labor Relations Board (Region 25)
Regulations
Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution, General
Indiana Code 34-57-1 et seq.
Arbitration: Uniform Arbitration Act
Indiana Code, 34-57-2 et seq.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Indiana Code 34-57-4 et seq.
Labor Relations: Labor Disputes; Limitations on Issuance of Injunctions
Indiana Code, Title 22, Article 6, Chapter 1, Section 22-6-1-1 et seq.
Contacts
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
National Labor Relations Board
Regulations
The Administrative Dispute Resolution Act of 1996, 5 USC sec. 571 – 584
The Federal Arbitration Act, 9 USC sec. 1 – 16