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Conflicts are inevitable in business and life. The ability to effectively resolve them is critical for maintaining a peaceful and productive work environment. Yet some employment conflicts become too …
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DISCLAIMER: This post gives a general overview of types of conflict that might be appropriate for mediation. It is not legal advice, and I am not your attorney. If you require information or advice …
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For some people and the employers that they work for, 2020 brought new or deeper exploration of racism, racial injustice, white supremacy, systemic racism, white fragility, white girl tears, and what …
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Some of you are like me. You grew up poor and were raised by a woman far stronger than you feel you could ever be. You might have even grown up in Kentucky with me, when our state ranked among the …
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Mediation Works for Owners Oliver is the majority owner of a Big Four sports franchise. He is known for fairness and his commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. He ensures his scouts search …
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Mediation is different from court. The mediator is not going to tell you if someone is right or wrong. I am not going to tell you what you deserve or how you should resolve this matter. You get to …
(Updated from 03/29/2021) The quick answer is that not much is different. This is a response to my last video in which I talked about managing LGBTQ employees. The reason the Bostock case …
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I sometimes take unpopular positions. That's part of being a lawyer, but it's also an effective way of learning what is in our blind spots. As I re-read and updated this post again, as I do each year, …
You've probably heard about The Great Resignation. The pandemic has shown many people where they have been simply existing. Many had been waiting for someone or something to give them the great lives …
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“I need to fire an employee and I don't want to get sued.” That's how it began with my client, Cliff. It's how a lot of my clients come to me. It is very uncomfortable for them and a huge conflict. …
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