Convening The First Yes
PRACTICAL SKILLS FOR EXPERIENCED EMPLOYMENT LITIGATORS
Convening The First Yes
PRACTICAL SKILLS FOR EXPERIENCED EMPLOYMENT LITIGATORS
The parties’ agreement to mediate is the first in a series of agreements that most often leads to resolution. This has been called the “Cascade of Yeses.” What issues prevent parties from suggesting or agreeing to mediation? What opportunities arise for “integrative bargaining,” or creating value for both sides?