Even if it's just to work out some of the issues between the parties, mediation is very helpful and almost always a good idea. However, there are some circumstances in which mediation is either impossible, inappropriate, or unlikely to be successful, at least temporarily.

Many parties refuse to mediate because they may not believe they did anything wrong, don’t want to cooperate with the other party, or want to stall the resolution process hoping the other party will go away, or for some other reason. Often, these views of the situation can set a party up for hardships. Here’s a look at how these situations come about, and how mediation can help prevent them!

Even when mediation seems premature or is attempted but unsuccessful, it can still be very helpful to the parties when paving the way for a mutually beneficial settlement later on. Here are several reasons why you’d want to use mediation to get you closer to the finish line—even if it doesn’t result in a settlement the first time.

Happening this year, minimum wage will increase to $15.50 state-wide, and a pay increase for exempt employees will begin, among other important changes—most of which are already in effect! This is a brief overview of what’s to come, and some thoughts on how to best prepare your business for it!