ADR stands for Alternative Dispute Resolution. It refers to processes that are "alternatives" to having a trial to resolve your dispute.Emphasizing Clarity and Separation. The employer's arbitration agreement and employee handbook should be separate and distinct from one another. Mandatory arbitration agreements refer to agreements that an employee must sign as a condition of employment. You can count on an employment arbitration attorney from Ratner Molineaux to fight for your legal rights. Contact our Walnut Creek firm today. Experience in the areas of contract negotiations, contract administration, and grievance dispute resolution is preferred. An employer may set forth in the arbitration agreement which arbitration rules will govern employmentrelated disputes. An increasing number of employers are now including arbitration clauses in their job applications, employee handbooks and employee contracts.