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Alternative Dispute Resolution

Aug. 10, 2021

Mediating emotional employment disputes during COVID-19

Before the pandemic, in workplaces different than many today, there was no shortage of employment disputes. Allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, unpaid wages and pay disparity, among others, often led to legal battles. Litigation or the threat of litigation typically evoked intense emotions in employees and employers alike.

Stephen Sonnenberg

Mediator and Arbitrator
JAMS

Stephen has deep experience in understanding and resolving complex labor and employment disputes and is available to conduct cases nationwide.

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Before the pandemic, in workplaces different than many today, there was no shortage of employment disputes. Allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, unpaid wages and pay disparity, among others, often led to legal battles. Litigation or the threat of litigation typically evoked intense emotions in employees and employers alike.

What was true then is true now, except the emotional fallout from employment disputes is, like othe...

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