Mediation

As an employer, there may be a situation in which one of your employees believes they are being harassed or discriminated against on the job. An example could be a female employee who believes that one of her male coworkers is being too forward in his advances and...

Disputes between business partners are common. In some cases, they need to meet with a mediator to address these issues and find a solution. Compromise is necessary for the health of the business, but the partners may struggle to arrive at that compromise on their...

Business disputes can be costly and time-consuming. Sometimes, they lead to prolonged legal battles that drain financial and human resources.  An alternative option is mediation. It offers a more efficient and cost-effective alternative to traditional litigation....

Caucuses are typically the second stage of the mediation process. The caucus portion of mediation can take anywhere from hours to months. It depends on the complexity of the case and how far apart the two parties are. They follow a joint session in which the parties...

Both employers and employees can immensely benefit from a conflict-free workplace. To employers, a conflict-free workplace means higher productivity, low turnover and a positive organizational image. And to the employee, this means greater motivation and a sense of...

Mediation is one of the most popular and powerful alternative dispute resolution systems. Those who are dealing with some kind of business law dispute or a similar civil conflict might believe that going to court is the only option for resolving their issues. However,...

In a business dispute scenario, there's often more than just money at risk. The professional relationships of the different parties involved could also suffer irrevocable damage as a result of a conflict. Especially if a dispute has to go to court, the parties...

Non-compete agreements are necessary in many industries, from toys to fashion to software and more. When employees have unique skills and talents and/or access to valuable information and processes, employers don’t want them leaving their organization and going...

Maybe you are a human resources professional and one of the top sales people at your business has submitted a claim for unpaid bonuses that they believe they earned but did not receive. Perhaps you are an employee requesting unpaid leave from work under the Family and...

Mediation can help resolve work related problems and prevent arbitration Nobody wants to go to court, not an employer and not an employee. Disputes and disagreements are part of work and part of life. If you have or are in a work related dispute, you may do well to...