IMPACTOS DA CONSENSUALIDADE NA RESOLUÇÃO DE LITÍGIOS TRABALHISTAS

Abstract

This study analyzes the impacts of consensuality on the resolution of labor disputes, emphasizing the relevance of self-compositional methods—especially mediation and conciliation—as instruments to promote procedural efficiency and social pacification. The research starts from the understanding that the traditional adversarial judicial model shows limitations when faced with the complexity of contemporary labor relations, proposing a reflection on the effectiveness of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms within Brazilian Labor Justice. It adopts a qualitative, exploratory, and analytical approach, based on bibliographic and documentary review, using legislation, legal doctrine, and official data from the Superior Labor Court (TST) and the National Council of Justice (CNJ). The findings indicate that the use of consensual mechanisms reduces judicial delays, strengthens the parties’ autonomy, and fosters a culture of dialogue and cooperation without compromising legal certainty. It is concluded that mediation and conciliation represent not only procedural alternatives but also transformative tools for building a more accessible, humane, and effective justice system.