By Neil H. Deutsch | Published August 21, 2012 | Posted in Employment Law | Tagged Tags: business disputes, employment law, mediation, mediator, settlement | Leave a comment
An all-out hostile court battle is not the only method to solve issues that arise in the workplace. Mediation is an alternative dispute resolution form that allows parties to stay out of the courtroom and resolve issues in a less contentious manner. In mediation a neutral third party assists the parties with their dispute and Read More
Read MoreMore and more businesses are turning to alternative dispute resolution (ADR) rather than going to court in order to resolve disputes. The goal of ADR is to come to an agreement without costly and time-consuming litigation. Also, ADR provides a more hands-on and controlled approach than you’d find in a courtroom. Another benefit of arbitration Read More
Read MoreThe Discovery Channel’s popular show “American Chopper” showcased a father and son as they ran a custom motorcycle business in Orange County. The show was one of the network’s most viewed, and the business — Orange County Choppers — became even more successful. Then, Paul Sr., the father, fired Paul Jr., his son, setting off Read More
Read MoreIn January 2012, Matrix, LLC — a Philadelphia cleaning company — agreed to pay $450,000 to 15 former employees to settle a race discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The lawsuit alleged that Matrix told a white supervisor not to hire any more black cleaners to work at a certain Read More
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