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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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Master Your Employment Partnerships from Job Post to Termination
Since launching the law firm now known as Third Ear Conflict Resolution in 2003, I've encountered and counseled clients on a myriad of challenges. One of the biggest for all of us has been the …
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Letting Yourself Be Uncomfortable About Race
Not surprisingly, we don't like to talk about race. It's an uncomfortable topic fraught with tension that many people prefer to avoid. Yet, it's precisely because of this avoidance that our ability to …
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Case Study: Employees Collaborate to Get Overtime Pay Under FLSA
DISCLAIMER: This post is a general overview of FLSA for New York employers and employees, which change regularly. Nothing in this post is legal advice. If you require legal advice applied to your …
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Frequently-Asked Questions About Our Free Assessment Calls
We offer free 15-minute assessment calls to help you determine whether you can keep your workplace conflict out of court and if one of our alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services will get you …
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Frequently-Asked Questions About Our Legal Consultations
It can be frightening to realize you might need a legal consultation. Let us put you at ease with these answers to some frequently-asked questions. Do you charge for a legal consultation? Yes. We …
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