Mediation is a voluntary and confidential process where disputing parties engage, with the help of an impartial party, a mediator, to resolve their disputes. It can be an expeditious way of solving workplace conflicts without public scrutiny as it is a private process, parties can come up with creative solutions for the issues at hand, […]
Disputes are inevitable in any workplace setting. When everyone is trying to achieve both their personal and organizational goals, there are bound to be disagreements and tension. Whether disputes are over the tasks to be done, harassment, or unfair treatment, this can quickly damage the relationship between employees, making it impossible to work together. When […]
Losing a loved one is undoubtedly a difficult experience, and dealing with the legalities of their estate distribution can add additional stress during an already emotional time. In California, the probate process happens when a person passes away, whether or not they left behind a will. The probate process involves reviewing the will to determine […]
Employment Law Mediation Employment law refers to various legal matters concerning workers, employers, and workplace safety. While employment laws seek to safeguard employees against discrimination, harassment, or retaliation, disputes happen between employees and employers. Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods, such as mediation, are often used to resolve employment law disputes. Mediation is a process where […]
Disputes are an inevitable part of human interaction. Mediation is a powerful tool that can help people resolve conflicts expeditiously and peacefully. The mediation process involves a neutral third party, known as a mediator, who assists the parties in resolving their disputes. Mediation is an excellent alternative to litigation as it is more cost-effective, and […]
Disputes are inevitable and can arise in any setting, between individuals, businesses, or even countries. Parties can reach resolutions through alternative dispute resolution methods instead of going to court. Two of the most common approaches are mediation and arbitration. While their main goal is to resolve disputes, they differ significantly in various aspects, as discussed […]
Mediation is an extremely productive dispute resolution process that allows parties to resolve disputes in a private and less formal setting with the help of a neutral third party, the mediator. Mediation is a commonly used method that is effectively used to resolve disputes in various contexts, such as employment disputes, business disputes, civil litigation, […]
Mediation is a process of resolving disputes outside of court, where a neutral third party, known as a mediator, facilitates communication and negotiations between the disputing parties. In California, mediation has become an extremely popular and effective way to handle conflict resolution, as it is quicker, less expensive, and less formal than going to court. […]
When spouses in Encinitas attempt to avoid the stress and expense of litigated divorces, they typically choose one of two options: Collaborative law or mediation. While both of these options allow you to avoid a divorce trial, they are also quite different. If you are approaching divorce and you would like to settle your separation […]
At Blue Sky Mediation Center, our experienced San Diego County mediator knows every mediation session is unique, which means the overall cost of the conflict resolution depends on the nature of the dispute. Most mediations can be completed in one session, but some of the more complex disputes do require two or more sessions to […]