Sustainable dispute resolution for high-stakes workplaces
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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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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DISCLAIMER: This post gives a general overview of employment mediation. It is not legal advice, and there is certainly no guarantee that choosing mediation will generate a specific result. Past …
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This post is intended as a guide for those struggling with these emotionally-charged racial conflicts at home and at work. Let’s continue to strive for change and work towards a more equitable …
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I was born to parents who owned a failing auto parts business, whether or not my mother knew. She was busy with my two sisters, while my dad sought solace in alcohol and reckless spending. The bills …
[Read more...] about Forgiving the World for Our Origins: A Pathway to Professional Growth
Emotionally overwhelmed by the lack of compassionate listening among conflict resolution professionals at an August 2014 discussion of the Israel-Palestine conflict, I walked out. This unexpected …
[Read more...] about Freeing Emotions Related to the Israel-Palestine Crisis
DISCLAIMER: This post is intended only as general information about professionalism as a pretext for discrimination. It is not legal advice and does not establish an attorney-client relationship. If …
[Read more...] about Rethinking Professionalism: An Inclusive Approach
DISCLAIMER: This post is intended only as general information about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). It is not legal advice, and reading it does not make us your attorneys. If you need specific …
On November 22, 2023, New York City (NYC) amended the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) to provide employee protections against height and weight biases that unfairly limit job opportunities. …
[Read more...] about What You Need to Know About NYC’s Body Size Discrimination Law
A recent Supreme Court decision has made it clear that DEI is not dead, and employers must still assess job transfers for fairness. See Muldrow v. City of St. Louis, Missouri, et al, 601 US ___ …
