What fee is applied if a dispute is not upheld?

The appropriate choice reflects the concept that a fee is imposed for the administrative costs associated with handling disputes. When a dispute arises and is not upheld, there are typically necessary processes to review and resolve the disagreement. Therefore, a dispute handling fee is applied to cover the resources and time expended by the organization or governing body to address the claim. This fee can help deter frivolous disputes by ensuring that there is a cost involved in raising such issues.

In many systems, fees like an appeal fee would be related to different procedural contexts, and a specific HSE processing fee pertains more to health and safety regulatory assessments rather than dispute resolution. The idea that no fee is applied might seem appealing, but it does not align with the administrative realities of managing disputes, which often require time and resources.