Resolve Employment Disputes Before Litigation Drains Time and Money
Employment and business disputes can bring business operations to a halt. For employers, these disputes can prevent your workforce from running the company effectively and profitably. For employees, it can mean tolerating an unsatisfactory work environment or even being out of a job.
An Efficient Problem-Solving Approach
Because litigating employment and business disputes can prove to be time-consuming and costly, mediation is an alternative dispute resolution that has become an increasingly popular means of resolving employment litigation claims. Typically required by the courts, mediation allows for employers and employees to work through their differences in a less formal and more cost-effective setting. Mediation of business disputes is also growing as an alternative to the cost and uncertainty of litigation.
For mediation to be successful, it is important to have a mediator who understands the reasons why complex employment and business issues arise and can identify realistic and creative solutions acceptable to both parties.
Why Mediation Works
Mediation can help both sides deal with an employment or business dispute before the conflict takes over. The process gives each party time to explain its view, hear the other side and weigh the risk of moving forward in court. It also keeps the focus on problem-solving, not blame.
Key ways mediation differs from litigation:
Mediation
- The parties keep decision-making power
- Many sessions end in one day
- Talks stay outside the public record
- Expenses are consistent and easier to plan
Litigation
- A judge or jury takes final control
- Cases may last months or years
- Court activity may become public
- Fees can rise during discovery and trial work
These differences matter in employment and business disputes. An employer may need to protect daily operations, reduce workplace tension or address a claim without making the conflict larger. An employee may want clear terms, fair treatment or a clean break from a difficult work setting. Business parties may need to fix contract issues while keeping future deals or relationships intact.
Mediation also allows more flexible terms than a court may offer. The parties can discuss payment terms, policy changes, separation terms, contract changes or other steps that fit the dispute. This does not mean either side must settle. It means both sides can review the facts, consider the risks and decide whether an agreement serves their interests. That review can also expose weak points before trial costs increase. With a mediator who understands employment and business issues, the process can help parties move toward a practical result while keeping control over the final choice.
Certified and Effective Mediation Services
Alan Danz is certified by the Florida Supreme Court as a circuit civil mediator focusing on employment and business law cases. His experience in business management and his 30 years as an employment attorney allows him to effectively guide parties to resolve employment issues. Mr. Danz mediates disputes such as: wage and hour claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”), discrimination and harassment claims, employment retaliation and whistleblower cases and complex business deals.
Generally speaking, it is most beneficial to resolve disputes outside of the courtroom. Besides the cost, long and drawn-out lawsuits can prove to be stressful. Mr. Danz pursues common ground between parties, finding a mutually beneficial resolution that they are in control of, not a judge or jury.
Address the Conflict Before It Becomes More Costly
Florida employers and employees do not have to let an employment dispute move forward without first considering a more practical way to resolve it. Lawyer Alan Danz helps parties address workplace and business conflicts through a structured mediation process focused on control, privacy and informed decision-making.
To discuss mediation for an employment or business dispute, call the South Florida office of Danz Law at 954-406-7535 or email the firm to schedule a consultation.
