Document Type
Article
Abstract
Having an alternative to litigation is important for employees and employers in all organizations and corporations. One such option is through internal dispute resolution (IDR) mechanisms. IDR mechanisms are alternative processes used instead of litigation to solve a dispute in its early stages. When organizations and corporations do not have an established set of mechanisms in place or the employees are unaware of the procedure, lawsuits result. The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) is one such organization that does not have a strong, established IDR procedure in place. This paper analyzes the LAFD's current complaint and disciplinary procedure and how the flaws in this procedure have created million-dollar taxpayer-funded settlements.
Recommended Citation
Jacklyn Pawlowski Floryan,
A Post-Pierce Program: Using IDR to Improve the Los Angeles Fire Department's Current Complaint and Disciplinary Procedure ,
9 Pepp. Disp. Resol. L.J.
Iss. 1
(2008)
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.pepperdine.edu/drlj/vol9/iss1/4
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