The Economic Policy Institute finds that 65% of companies with more than 1,000 employees have mandatory arbitration procedures — meaning workers must settle employment disputes through a private mediation system, out of the public eye.
The practice that garnered criticism during the #MeToo movement for concealing patterns of sexual harassment in the workplace is again under fire for making it harder for employees to hold employers accountable for racial discrimination.
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Divorce can be a very challenging time for anyone especially when it is coupled with financial difficulties. It is not uncommon for divorcees to file bankruptcy at the same time....
By Jim HughesEditor's Note: Sid Lezak, the longest serving U.S. Attorney in Oregon's history, dedicated the last 25 years of his career to furthering mediation. Sid died on April 24, 2006 at...
By Jay FolbergNovo Justice Blog by Colin Rulehttp://www.khaleejtimes.com/biz/inside.asp?xfile=/data/uaebusiness/2012/October/uaebusiness_October158.xml§ion=uaebusiness “Now, mediation service is just a click away for Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry members. The chamber became the first in the Middle...
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