12212 - Alternative means of dispute resolution

The Public Health and Welfare

Chapter 126 — Equal Opportunity For Individuals With Disabilities

Subchapter IV — Miscellaneous Provisions

Where appropriate and to the extent authorized by law, the use of alternative means of dispute resolution, including settlement negotiations, conciliation, facilitation, mediation, factfinding, minitrials, and arbitration, is encouraged to resolve disputes arising under this chapter.

( Pub. L. 101–336, title V, §514, formerly §513, July 26, 1990, 104 Stat. 377 ; renumbered §514, Pub. L. 110–325, §6(a)(2), Sept. 25, 2008, 122 Stat. 3558 .)