Stop the Clock: Mediation and Limitation Periods
If you’re thinking about starting a claim and the deadline to file your suit may run out before you decide, entering into a mediation agreement could buy you some time.
Do as you say: Breach-of-confidentiality clauses in settlement
Employers should abide by the strict terms of any settlement agreements Despite what TV shows and movies portray, the reality is that most cases settle. Typically, the parties enter into a settlement agreement in order to ensure that the interests…
Preparing for Mediation
As I discussed in a recent Canadian HR Law post, when it comes to mediation, one thing that interests me is the different ways that parties and their lawyers prepare (or don’t prepare) for mediation. The failure to prepare properly…
Tips For a Successful Mediation
In my latest Canadian HR Law blog post, I provided some tips on how parties should approach mediation. These are based on my experience as counsel and as a mediator. They include: Focus on the future, not the past Let…
