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Labor/Employment

Sep. 24, 1999

The Straight Dope

^^Alternative Routes^^ The Straight Dope A mediator gives an aggrieved party a lesson in life By Deborah Rothman Sam Jones had been an at-will employee for 19 years. Suddenly, at age 55, he was fired. After an unsuccessful job search, he initiated mediation with his former employer's dispute resolution program. He wanted his old job back.

        By Deborah Rothman
        
        Sam Jones had been an at-will employee for 19 years. Suddenly, at age 55, he was fired. After an unsuccessful job search, he initiated mediation with his former employer's dispute resolution program. He wanted his old job back.
        At the mediation, Jone...

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