Alternative Dispute Resolution - Montana

Summary of differences between federal and state regulations

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.

State

Contacts

Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service

National Labor Relations Board (Region 27)

Regulations

Uniform Arbitration Act

Montana Code, Title 27, Chapter 5, Sections 27-5-111 through 27-5-324
http://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca_toc/27_5.htm

Arbitration – Wrongful Discharge

Montana Code, Title 39, Chapter 2, Part 9, Sections 39-2-914
http://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/39/2/39-2-914.htm

Federal

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