While employment cases that go to trial get a lot of press coverage, many cases that involve employment disputes are settled privately through mediation without the need for costly litigation.
If you find yourself locked in a disagreement with your employer over an issue that arises in the workplace, do not hesitate to look into the alternative dispute resolution form of mediation. An attorney skilled in employment mediation would be happy to advise you on whether it may be the right choice for you.
Some employment disputes that can go to mediation include the following:
- Break time issues
- Employment contracts and benefits
- Severance
- Non-compete and confidentiality issues
- Payment of commissions
- Age Discrimination in Employment Act protections
- Affirmative action
- Americans with Disabilities Act protections
- Disclosure and privacy issues
- Discrimination in hiring
- Sexual harassment
- Safety and health issues
- Disability benefits
- Discrimination or harassment based on age, race, sex, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation
- Public sector requirements of due process
- Fair Labor Standards Act issues on minimum wage, overtime pay, and employment of minors
- Family Medical Leave Act protections
- Occupational Health and Safety Administration complaints
- Protections against retaliation
- Qui tam and whistleblowing protections
- Terms and conditions of employment
- The taking of vacation or other leave policies
- Discrimination in the workplace
The foregoing represents only some of the areas that can be the subject of employment mediation. Speak to an arbitration attorney about your employment issue and whether it might be appropriate for mediation or arbitration.
Neil H. Deutsch has been practicing law for over 35 years and is known as a skilled negotiator in employment and discrimination law. He believes in a bottom-line approach of risk analysis and cost effectiveness for his clients. "Case evaluation is something we take seriously," says Mr. Deutsch who seeks top net dollar for his…
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Adam J. Kleinfeldt joined Deutsch Atkins & Kleinfeldt, P.C. in March of 2015. He primarily represents individuals in employment litigation such as discrimination, retaliation and whistle blowing matters. He has extensive experience in all phases of the litigation process. Adam has obtained significant results for his clients, including a $525,000 jury verdict in a sexual…
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Carly Skarbnik Meredith, Esq. is a Partner at the firm. Carly has focused her career exclusively in the field of employment law. She has a plethora of experience representing both employees and employers with their employment issues, needs, and concerns. She believes representing both employees and employers has made her an extremely well-rounded client advocate.…
