Alternative Dispute Resolution - Wyoming

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.

Below is a summary of Wyoming’s requirements regarding ADR. Consult the regulatory links for detailed information.

Arbitration

Under Wyoming law, a written agreement to submit any existing or future controversy to arbitration is valid, enforceable and irrevocable, save upon such grounds as exist at law or in equity for the revocation of the contract.  This includes arbitration agreements between employers and employees or between their respective representatives unless otherwise provided in the agreement.

State

Contacts

Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service

National Labor Relations Board (Region 27)

Regulations

Uniform Arbitration Act

Wyoming Statutes, Title 1, Chapter 36, Sections 1-36-101 through 1-36-119
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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