When employees take a stand, an employer can be persuaded to change a policy. Mandatory Arbitration concerning employee issues allows organizations to avoid embarrassment by hiding misconduct that would otherwise be made public in court. https://www.forbes.com/sites/kimelsesser/2019/02/22/google-ditches-mandatory-arbitration-policy/#44ac84465a1f
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Appointed as Director on the Board of the ADR Institute of Ontario.
I am pleased to announce that I have been appointed to be a Director on the Board of The ADR Institute of Ontario. I look forward to serving on the Board and advancing the use and practice of dispute resolution in Ontario. I also welcome any feedback and ideas on how ADRIO can better fulfil its
Continue readingPresentation & Discussion on Arbitration & Mediation Best Practices
I wanted to thank Geoffrey Keating for inviting me to speak about Arbitration & Mediation Best Practices at Kostyniuk and Greenside (http://www.kostyniukandgreenside.com) on July 18, 2018. It was a lively and interactive discussion. It started with a wide range of questions – an “Ask an Adjudicator Session”. We then moved on to cover the following
Continue readingReappointment to Chair of the Complaints Resolution Council for Student Societies at University of Toronto
I am pleased to announce the University Affairs Board of the University of Toronto reappointed me as Chair of the Complaints Resolution Council for Student Societies, effective immediately until June 30, 2020. I am looking forward to serving in this role for two more years. https://lnkd.in/dxZnQMn
Continue readingExperienced Mediator Offers Highly Competitive Rate – $850 for Half Day Mediations
Experienced Mediator Offers Highly Competitive Rate – $850 for Half Day Mediations As an active mediator with about 2,000 mediations under my belt, I monitor the pulse of the industry and I’m keenly aware of the changes occurring in the marketplace. Clients are increasingly asking about the costs associated with their cases based on
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