8-1 Discussion: Arbitration and Mediation

Read the following articles and use the final project case study transcripts to help you answer the discussion question.

• Summary of Major Laws of the Department of Labor
• Challenge of Contract Provisions a No-Go for Nova Scotia Engineer
• The Rise of the Workplace Ombudsman

Describe 1 to 2 benefits and 1 to 2 risks of each of the three alternative dispute resolution methods: negotiations, mediation, and arbitration between the stakeholders. Support your description with specific examples.