Employment mediation continues to evolve—driven by rising emotional complexity, changing workplace dynamics and new legal challenges. In this podcast episode...

The Mediation Table: Conversations in Conflict Resolution

Employment mediation continues to evolve—driven by rising emotional complexity, changing workplace dynamics and new legal challenges. In this podcast episode, JAMS neutrals, Donna Marie Melby, Esq., Stephen P. Sonnenberg, Esq. and Gary Fowler, Esq. share their perspectives on resolving today's most complex employment disputes through effective mediation strategies.

Together, they explore:

• Common emotional triggers in employment disputes
• The role of the mediator in high-stress situations
• Trends in discrimination, retaliation and restrictive covenant claims
• How attorneys and clients can set the stage for a successful mediation

Whether you represent employers, employees or mediate these matters yourself, this episode offers tactical insight into resolving employment conflicts in an increasingly high-stakes environment.

Key Takeaways:

• Emotional complexity as a mediation driver: The panelists discuss how power imbalances, reputation damage, and misunderstandings of legal complexity can heighten emotions for both employees and employers. From anger and anxiety to reputational harm, recognizing and managing these emotions is critical to successful resolution.
• Regional and legal trends: New and growing claims include pregnancy and disability discrimination, ...

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