Arbitration is a dispute resolution process that works a lot like going to court, but it is a private process. You get to choose the arbitrator or a panel of arbitrators, and you pay them for their …
How to Cultivate Employment Partnerships
Employment is a partnership. It's time we ditch the outdated model that conjures up a one-sided transaction where the employer has all the control. That hasn't been the case in a very long time. Labor …
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How to Honor Lived Experiences Effectively in Your Workplace
Honoring lived experiences is essential for fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). However, as Dr. Jonathan Ashong-Lamptey and I discussed briefly in a recent LinkedIn exchange, it's …
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How to Ruin a Business in 13 Months or Less
DISCLAIMER: This post is a general overview of how missteps can ruin businesses quickly. It is not legal advice. If you have concerns about your business strategy or activities, please make an …
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Working with Uncertainties in Employment Law Post-Election
DISCLAIMER: This post is a general overview of New York employment laws relating to discrimination, in light of uncertainties in the federal government. It is not legal advice. If you have concerns, …
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What Are Holistic Legal Services?
Holistic legal services are about more than just legislation and courtrooms. At Third Ear Conflict Resolution, we believe effective legal counsel requires a deep understanding of your entire …
How to Resolve Workplace Disputes Without Going to Court
Employers and employees alike are exhausted by the inefficiency and stress of traditional court battles to resolve workplace disputes. These conflicts, often underestimated in their impact, can lead …
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Unity Amidst DEI Challenges: It’s Up to Us to Come Together
The recent attacks on DEI initiatives are a real concern. As a diversity trainer, employment attorney, and someone committed to fostering unity, I feel the weight of these challenges. Yet I also …
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Who Are “They”? Why Conflict Resolution Requires Specificity
"They" are trying to take our rights, our jobs, our traditions, etc. "They" want to keep us divided or _______. [Fill in the blank]. We’ve all heard it, or even said it ourselves. Who Are …
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How to Keep Apartment Building Disputes Out of Court
As a New York employment attorney and global workplace mediator, I’ve seen firsthand how conflicts can escalate and disrupt lives. I have also been a plaintiff in an employment lawsuit, and until …
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