Category: Connecticut

Academic Training and Mediation

Academic Training and Mediation with Dr. Benjamin J. Earwicker, M.Int.St., J.D., Ph.D.

Academic Training and Mediation

Your Solution for Conflict Resolution

Dealing with institutional conflict, employee complaints, and other workplace issues?

Dr. Earwicker can help!

VirNet Mediation offers a 3-step approach for schools, colleges, & universities dealing with conflict, complaints, and other HR issues

1. Consultation

2. Investigation & Recommendations

3. Training

Academic Training and Mediation

Use our 3-step approach to resolve and prevent future conflict聽

Step 1

Consultation
  • Discuss and identify issues & scope; provide initial recommendations; create an action plan

Step 2

Investigation
  • Review documentation; conduct interviews & listening sessions; draft comprehensive reports with detailed recommendations

Step 3

Training
  • Customized training on any HR employment law topic; sexual harassment, DEI, respectful workplace & more

Dr. Earwicker's Academic Training and Mediation

Dr. Ben Earwicker provides expert mediation services, both online and remotely.

Meet the Expert

Dr. Ben Earwicker, J.D., Ph.D., provides expert mediation & consultation, drawing on his nearly two decades of experience with conflict resolution and mediation. He has successfully mediated hundreds of disputes through his national private practice and administration of a state-wide mediation program through the Idaho Human Rights Commission.

Why Mediate with Dr. Earwicker?

Ben’s empathetic approach to conflict resolution ensures the best potential for reaching agreement and discovering a way through conflict. He knows how to navigate complex, technical, and emotionally-charged disputes in almost any context, from employment and labor disputes to family and divorce conflicts to contracts and corporate negotiations. Ben has helped many parties reach mutually-acceptable outcomes through his expert mediation and dispute resolution services.

Contact Dr. Earwicker today, and lean on Ben’s expertise to help resolve your conflict.

The Solution for Your Conflict Resolution

Conflict comes in all shapes and sizes. But at its core, all conflict represents a huge drain of time, money, energy, and other resources. And even though your instinct may be to fight it out, costly legal battles and unresolved conflict can drag on for years with no end in sight.

The cost of conflict is enormous.

Think about the cost of your conflict. Even though you might be on the right side of the situation, there’s no guarantee you can convince the other party of that. In fact, conflict tends to polarize positions and make things even worse over time. Fighting to win is exhausting, and it eventually takes its toll.聽聽

That’s where my mediation can help.

Done right, mediation offers a fresh perspective from a neutral third-party. With mediation, you can finally find a way through your conflict with a skilled facilitator who knows how to assist in a productive negotiation and the conflict resolution process.聽

Use my expertise to get “unstuck.”

There’s nothing worse than feeling stuck in a conflict you can’t escape. Even if you have the means to fight it out in court or see the conflict through to the bitter end, it’s rarely worth it.

I can help.

Talk with me today about how my mediation services can help you move more quickly through your conflict toward resolution and settlement.聽

Put this conflict behind you, once and for all.

Academic Training and Mediation

We have what you need for mediation, consultation, investigation, and training

Step 1

Consultation
  • Discuss Issues
  • Identify Key Players
  • Determine Scope
  • Discuss Framework & Approach
  • Provide Initial Estimates
  • Develop an Action Plan

Step 2

Investigation
  • Document Review
  • Issue Evaluation
  • Interviews & Listening Sessions
  • Individual & Group Sessions
  • Ongoing Consultation
  • Comprehensive Report/Findings
  • Detailed Recommendations

Step 3

Training
  • Any HR Employment Law Topics
  • State & Federal Anti-Discrimination Laws
  • Sexual Harassment Prevention
  • Respectful Workplace
  • Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
  • Manager-Specific Disability Law, Harassment Prevention, & More!

Academic Training and Mediation

HR & Employment Law Trainings

Dr. Earwicker provides a range of Human Resources and employment law trainings based on his extensive experience as director of an administrative law enforcement agency, mediator, attorney, academic administrator, and professor. Trainings are tailored to your institution and employee needs, and topics can be expanded or combined, depending on your preferences.聽

The following list includes the most commonly requested trainings; others are available on request:

  1. Harassment and Sexual Harassment Prevention

  2. State and Federal Anti-Discrimination Laws

  3. Respectful Workplace: Preventing and Addressing Harassment, Discrimination, and Incivility

  4. Workplace Reporting and Resolution Procedures

  5. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging: Something for Everyone

  6. Disability Accommodations and the Interactive Process

  7. Service Animals in the Workplace and Public Places

  8. Hiring and Firing Best Practices for Managers and Supervisors

  9. How and When do the ADA and FMLA overlap?

  10. Terms and Conditions of Employment: Best Practices for Supervisors to Maintain Fairness and Equity in the Workplace

  11. Updates on Specific Statutes (ADA, Title VII, PWFA, etc.)

  12. Sex, gender, Sexual Orientation, and Gender Identity: State and Federal Protections in the Workplace

  13. Age and Age Discrimination in the Workplace: Preventing Discrimination Against Older Workers

  14. EEOC and State Agency Investigative Processes: What You Can Expect When You are a Party to a Case Before an Fair Employment Practice Agency or Commission

Mediation Services Consultation

Ready for your free, no-obligation consultation?

If you have questions about mediation and whether mediation would be a good fit for you and your situation, use this form to send Dr. Earwicker a message, and we’ll set up an initial, free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your situation in greater detail.聽 Dr. Earwicker can provide you with answers to your questions and a specific estimate, based on your mediation needs.

Call or Text Ben directly at (208) 440-5973

Please describe the type of mediation you are interested in, and any other information you would like me to know about your mediation needs.

Academic Training and Mediation

Dr. Earwicker’s Academic Training and Mediation can help resolve any school, college, or university dispute

Sometimes, educational workplace interactions can take a turn for the worse. Whether you’re dealing with interpersonal conflict, personnel issues, contract and labor disputes, discrimination complaints, or any other employment issue, Dr. Earwicker’s academic training and mediation can provide a way forward. The situation doesn’t have to keep escalating; you can work with a neutral, third-party mediator to help resolve the conflict and create a fresh start.

Academic Training and Mediation Solutions

Whether you are an employee, manager, or employer, you can access the benefits of academic training and mediation to resolve workplace conflict. Our mediation, consulting, and training can help you address any type of labor and employment dispute, at any stage of conflict. Contact us today to discuss our academic training and mediation services and how we can best meet your mediation needs.

What Clients Are Saying

Waterbury Educational Mediation, Consultation, and Training

Waterbury Educational Mediation, Consultation, & Training with Dr. Benjamin J. Earwicker, J.D., Ph.D.

Waterbury Educational Mediation

Your Solution for Conflict Resolution

Dealing with institutional conflict, employee complaints, and other workplace issues?

Dr. Earwicker can help!

VirNet Mediation offers a 3-step approach for schools, colleges, & universities dealing with conflict, complaints, and other HR issues

1. Consultation

2. Investigation & Recommendations

3. Training

Waterbury Educational Mediation

Use our 3-step approach to resolve and prevent future conflict聽

Step 1

Consultation
  • Discuss and identify issues & scope; provide initial recommendations; create an action plan

Step 2

Investigation
  • Review documentation; conduct interviews & listening sessions; draft comprehensive reports with detailed recommendations

Step 3

Training
  • Customized training on any HR employment law topic; sexual harassment, DEI, respectful workplace & more

Dr. Earwicker's Waterbury Educational Mediation

Dr. Ben Earwicker provides expert mediation services, both online and remotely.

Meet the Expert

Dr. Ben Earwicker, J.D., Ph.D., provides expert mediation & consultation, drawing on his nearly two decades of experience with conflict resolution and mediation. He has successfully mediated hundreds of disputes through his national private practice and administration of a state-wide mediation program through the Idaho Human Rights Commission.

Why Mediate with Dr. Earwicker?

Ben’s empathetic approach to conflict resolution ensures the best potential for reaching agreement and discovering a way through conflict. He knows how to navigate complex, technical, and emotionally-charged disputes in almost any context, from employment and labor disputes to family and divorce conflicts to contracts and corporate negotiations. Ben has helped many parties reach mutually-acceptable outcomes through his expert mediation and dispute resolution services.

Contact Dr. Earwicker today, and lean on Ben’s expertise to help resolve your conflict.

The Solution for Your Conflict Resolution

Conflict comes in all shapes and sizes. But at its core, all conflict represents a huge drain of time, money, energy, and other resources. And even though your instinct may be to fight it out, costly legal battles and unresolved conflict can drag on for years with no end in sight.

The cost of conflict is enormous.

Think about the cost of your conflict. Even though you might be on the right side of the situation, there’s no guarantee you can convince the other party of that. In fact, conflict tends to polarize positions and make things even worse over time. Fighting to win is exhausting, and it eventually takes its toll.聽聽

That’s where my mediation can help.

Done right, mediation offers a fresh perspective from a neutral third-party. With mediation, you can finally find a way through your conflict with a skilled facilitator who knows how to assist in a productive negotiation and the conflict resolution process.聽

Use my expertise to get “unstuck.”

There’s nothing worse than feeling stuck in a conflict you can’t escape. Even if you have the means to fight it out in court or see the conflict through to the bitter end, it’s rarely worth it.

I can help.

Talk with me today about how my mediation services can help you move more quickly through your conflict toward resolution and settlement.聽

Put this conflict behind you, once and for all.

Waterbury Educational Mediation

We have what you need for mediation, consultation, investigation, and training

Step 1

Consultation
  • Discuss Issues
  • Identify Key Players
  • Determine Scope
  • Discuss Framework & Approach
  • Provide Initial Estimates
  • Develop an Action Plan

Step 2

Investigation
  • Document Review
  • Issue Evaluation
  • Interviews & Listening Sessions
  • Individual & Group Sessions
  • Ongoing Consultation
  • Comprehensive Report/Findings
  • Detailed Recommendations

Step 3

Training
  • Any HR Employment Law Topics
  • State & Federal Anti-Discrimination Laws
  • Sexual Harassment Prevention
  • Respectful Workplace
  • Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
  • Manager-Specific Disability Law, Harassment Prevention, & More!

Waterbury Educational Mediation, Consulting, & Training

HR & Employment Law Trainings

Dr. Earwicker provides a range of Human Resources and employment law trainings based on his extensive experience as director of an administrative law enforcement agency, mediator, attorney, academic administrator, and professor. Trainings are tailored to your institution and employee needs, and topics can be expanded or combined, depending on your preferences.聽

The following list includes the most commonly requested trainings; others are available on request:

  1. Harassment and Sexual Harassment Prevention

  2. State and Federal Anti-Discrimination Laws

  3. Respectful Workplace: Preventing and Addressing Harassment, Discrimination, and Incivility

  4. Workplace Reporting and Resolution Procedures

  5. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging: Something for Everyone

  6. Disability Accommodations and the Interactive Process

  7. Service Animals in the Workplace and Public Places

  8. Hiring and Firing Best Practices for Managers and Supervisors

  9. How and When do the ADA and FMLA overlap?

  10. Terms and Conditions of Employment: Best Practices for Supervisors to Maintain Fairness and Equity in the Workplace

  11. Updates on Specific Statutes (ADA, Title VII, PWFA, etc.)

  12. Sex, gender, Sexual Orientation, and Gender Identity: State and Federal Protections in the Workplace

  13. Age and Age Discrimination in the Workplace: Preventing Discrimination Against Older Workers

  14. EEOC and State Agency Investigative Processes: What You Can Expect When You are a Party to a Case Before an Fair Employment Practice Agency or Commission

Mediation Services Consultation

Ready for your free, no-obligation consultation?

If you have questions about mediation and whether mediation would be a good fit for you and your situation, use this form to send Dr. Earwicker a message, and we’ll set up an initial, free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your situation in greater detail.聽 Dr. Earwicker can provide you with answers to your questions and a specific estimate, based on your mediation needs.

Call or Text Ben directly at (208) 440-5973

Please describe the type of mediation you are interested in, and any other information you would like me to know about your mediation needs.

Employment & Labor Mediation in Connecticut

Connecticut Educational Mediation can help resolve any school, college, or university dispute

Sometimes, educational workplace interactions can take a turn for the worse. Whether you’re dealing with interpersonal conflict, personnel issues, contract and labor disputes, discrimination complaints, or any other employment issue, educational mediation can provide a way forward. The situation doesn’t have to keep escalating; you can work with a neutral, third-party mediator to help resolve the conflict and create a fresh start.

Educational Mediation, Consultation, & Training Solutions in Connecticut

Whether you are an employee, manager, or employer, you can access the benefits of mediation to resolve workplace conflict. Our mediation, consulting, and training can help you address any type of labor and employment dispute, at any stage of conflict. Contact us today to discuss our mediation services and how we can best meet your mediation needs.

Employment & Labor Resources in Connecticut

As in other states, private and public employers in Connecticut are required to comply with both state and federal employment laws for everything from overtime pay to Family Medical Leave Act leave and disability accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act.聽 Employees and employers in the state have a number of resources for navigating issues in the workplace.

The Connecticut Department of Labor, the state’s equivalent of the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL), provides oversight of wage and hour issues, unemployment insurance, and other state workplace regulations and statutes. (To compare state and federal regulations, for example, you can view state policies on minimum wage and other workplace information on the USDOL site). The Department also provides economic data and resources to employers in the state.聽

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), a federal agency, provides resources, information, and guidance to employers and employees in Connecticut. The EEOC also investigates and adjudicates discrimination complaints in the state. The Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities聽operates in the state as a Fair Employment Practice Agency (FEPA). A state or local FEPA enforces state anti-discrimination laws and often has a workshare agreement in place with the federal EEOC so they can work together to process state and federal complaints at the same time.

What Clients Are Saying

Frequently Asked Questions - Waterbury Educational Mediation

What Does Mediation Look Like?

Mediation is a structured conversation and negotiation. The parties first meet separately with Dr. Earwicker. He explores each person's goals, ideals, and interests in detail. This helps structure mediation conversations. In some divorce mediations, parties opt to provide written position statements prior to the mediation, but that is not required. After meeting with the parties, Dr. Earwicker will schedule the mediation. Typically, the mediation occurs in separate rooms. In some cases (or upon request), Dr. Earwicker will bring the parties together in the same room, either virtually or in-person. In other cases, the parties will not meet face-to-face. Either way, Dr. Earwicker facilitates the discussion and structures the mediation to move the parties toward a negotiated solution. If the parties agree on one or more issues, Dr. Earwicker provides a written settlement agreement for the parties to review and sign. Any mediation agreement is completely voluntary and between the parties to the dispute.

Do I Have to See the Other Party Face-to-Face?

In any mediation, face-to-face contact is not required for a successful mediation. Sometimes it may be beneficial to convene a joint session with the parties all in one room (either virtually or in-person). At other times, depending on the nature of the conflict, face-to-face interaction may not be desirable or warranted. Ultimately, it is up to the parties to decide whether or not to meet face-to-face. This is true whether the mediation services are provided virtually or in-person.

Is Mediation Binding?

Unlike arbitration (where an arbitrator issues a binding decision on the facts of the case), mediation does not result in a binding decision by the mediator. The parties in a mediation are the ones who decide whether to agree on one or more issues. Only they can "bind" the other party through mutual agreement. In this way, a mediation settlement agreement between the parties can be binding as a contract between them. But the mediator's job is not to make a decision. Rather, the mediator facilitates discussions between the parties and helps them arrive at an agreed-upon solution.

Do I Need a Lawyer to Mediate?

Hiring an attorney is not a pre-requisite to mediation. At the same time, you are always welcome to hire an attorney who represents you and your interests in mediation. Keep in mind that the mediator is a neutral party and does not represent either party in the dispute. Thus, you may elect to seek out legal representation if you want someone who can represent you and your interests. Ultimately, though, the success of mediation depends on the parties' willingness to engage in good faith and work toward solutions. Hiring an attorney may or may not further those goals.

How Long Does Mediation Take?

The length of mediation depends on the number and complexity of issues mediated. Some mediations with fairly straightforward issues can be conducted in just a few hours. Most divorce mediations take between 10-15 hours to complete, including pre-mediation work with the parties, the mediation itself, and post-mediation settlement work. Some mediations with more complex issues, more than two parties, or other pending legal matters may take longer. On average, though, planning for 10 hours of mediation is a reasonable estimate.

Should I Just Mediate My Own Dispute to Save Time and Money?

Mediations are like any other professional service: it is in your best interest to contract with a trained and experienced mediator like Dr. Earwicker in order to navigate the complexities of negotiations and conflict resolution. There is great value in hiring a third-party neutral - the mediator - to assist with the process of conflict resolution. A trained, experienced mediator can skillfully navigate complex interpersonal, psychological, and transactional dynamics. A skilled neutral brings a fresh perspective and a dispassionate evaluation of the situation. This third-party view, especially when coupled with expertise and skill, is an invaluable part of the mediation process.

Is Virtual Mediation as Good as In-Person Mediation?

Advances in technology have made it possible to replicate the effectiveness of in-person mediation services in remote, online, and virtual formats. Some people prefer the in-person format because of the ability to be in the same room with the other party or parties to a dispute. This can be true for any type of dispute, from divorce mediations to contract negotiations and employment disputes. However, all of the dynamics of an effective mediation (including separate "caucuses" and joint "conferences") are easily replicated in virtual platforms. Virtual mediation can also save time and money, because there are no transportation costs, and parties in different locations do not have to negotiate the location of an in-person mediation. In short, virtual mediation can be just as effective as in-person mediation services. Live video streaming and other online technologies make virtual mediation just as effective as in-person counterparts.

How Much Will Mediation Cost?

Prices include all mediation services, from pre-convening consultation through post-mediation settlement work.

Initial Consultation

Free No Obligation Consultation
  • 30 Minutes
  • Consultation covers the Nature and Extent of Conflict and Goals for all Parties Involved
  • No Obligation to Continue with VirNet Mediation
  • Discuss your Situation in Depth

Hourly Rate

Contact
for Hourly Rates and a Custom Estimate
  • Competitive Rates
  • Total Hours Depend on Nature and Extent of Conflict
  • Billing can be Divided
  • Convenient Scheduling
get a quote

Stamford Educational Mediation, Consultation, and Training

Stamford Educational Mediation, Consultation, & Training with Dr. Benjamin J. Earwicker, J.D., Ph.D.

Stamford Educational Mediation

Your Solution for Conflict Resolution

Dealing with institutional conflict, employee complaints, and other workplace issues?

Dr. Earwicker can help!

VirNet Mediation offers a 3-step approach for schools, colleges, & universities dealing with conflict, complaints, and other HR issues

1. Consultation

2. Investigation & Recommendations

3. Training

Stamford Educational Mediation

Use our 3-step approach to resolve and prevent future conflict聽

Step 1

Consultation
  • Discuss and identify issues & scope; provide initial recommendations; create an action plan

Step 2

Investigation
  • Review documentation; conduct interviews & listening sessions; draft comprehensive reports with detailed recommendations

Step 3

Training
  • Customized training on any HR employment law topic; sexual harassment, DEI, respectful workplace & more

Dr. Earwicker's Stamford Educational Mediation

Dr. Ben Earwicker provides expert mediation services, both online and remotely.

Meet the Expert

Dr. Ben Earwicker, J.D., Ph.D., provides expert mediation & consultation, drawing on his nearly two decades of experience with conflict resolution and mediation. He has successfully mediated hundreds of disputes through his national private practice and administration of a state-wide mediation program through the Idaho Human Rights Commission.

Why Mediate with Dr. Earwicker?

Ben’s empathetic approach to conflict resolution ensures the best potential for reaching agreement and discovering a way through conflict. He knows how to navigate complex, technical, and emotionally-charged disputes in almost any context, from employment and labor disputes to family and divorce conflicts to contracts and corporate negotiations. Ben has helped many parties reach mutually-acceptable outcomes through his expert mediation and dispute resolution services.

Contact Dr. Earwicker today, and lean on Ben’s expertise to help resolve your conflict.

The Solution for Your Conflict Resolution

Conflict comes in all shapes and sizes. But at its core, all conflict represents a huge drain of time, money, energy, and other resources. And even though your instinct may be to fight it out, costly legal battles and unresolved conflict can drag on for years with no end in sight.

The cost of conflict is enormous.

Think about the cost of your conflict. Even though you might be on the right side of the situation, there’s no guarantee you can convince the other party of that. In fact, conflict tends to polarize positions and make things even worse over time. Fighting to win is exhausting, and it eventually takes its toll.聽聽

That’s where my mediation can help.

Done right, mediation offers a fresh perspective from a neutral third-party. With mediation, you can finally find a way through your conflict with a skilled facilitator who knows how to assist in a productive negotiation and the conflict resolution process.聽

Use my expertise to get “unstuck.”

There’s nothing worse than feeling stuck in a conflict you can’t escape. Even if you have the means to fight it out in court or see the conflict through to the bitter end, it’s rarely worth it.

I can help.

Talk with me today about how my mediation services can help you move more quickly through your conflict toward resolution and settlement.聽

Put this conflict behind you, once and for all.

Stamford Educational Mediation

We have what you need for mediation, consultation, investigation, and training

Step 1

Consultation
  • Discuss Issues
  • Identify Key Players
  • Determine Scope
  • Discuss Framework & Approach
  • Provide Initial Estimates
  • Develop an Action Plan

Step 2

Investigation
  • Document Review
  • Issue Evaluation
  • Interviews & Listening Sessions
  • Individual & Group Sessions
  • Ongoing Consultation
  • Comprehensive Report/Findings
  • Detailed Recommendations

Step 3

Training
  • Any HR Employment Law Topics
  • State & Federal Anti-Discrimination Laws
  • Sexual Harassment Prevention
  • Respectful Workplace
  • Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
  • Manager-Specific Disability Law, Harassment Prevention, & More!

Stamford Educational Mediation, Consulting, & Training

HR & Employment Law Trainings

Dr. Earwicker provides a range of Human Resources and employment law trainings based on his extensive experience as director of an administrative law enforcement agency, mediator, attorney, academic administrator, and professor. Trainings are tailored to your institution and employee needs, and topics can be expanded or combined, depending on your preferences.聽

The following list includes the most commonly requested trainings; others are available on request:

  1. Harassment and Sexual Harassment Prevention

  2. State and Federal Anti-Discrimination Laws

  3. Respectful Workplace: Preventing and Addressing Harassment, Discrimination, and Incivility

  4. Workplace Reporting and Resolution Procedures

  5. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging: Something for Everyone

  6. Disability Accommodations and the Interactive Process

  7. Service Animals in the Workplace and Public Places

  8. Hiring and Firing Best Practices for Managers and Supervisors

  9. How and When do the ADA and FMLA overlap?

  10. Terms and Conditions of Employment: Best Practices for Supervisors to Maintain Fairness and Equity in the Workplace

  11. Updates on Specific Statutes (ADA, Title VII, PWFA, etc.)

  12. Sex, gender, Sexual Orientation, and Gender Identity: State and Federal Protections in the Workplace

  13. Age and Age Discrimination in the Workplace: Preventing Discrimination Against Older Workers

  14. EEOC and State Agency Investigative Processes: What You Can Expect When You are a Party to a Case Before an Fair Employment Practice Agency or Commission

Mediation Services Consultation

Ready for your free, no-obligation consultation?

If you have questions about mediation and whether mediation would be a good fit for you and your situation, use this form to send Dr. Earwicker a message, and we’ll set up an initial, free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your situation in greater detail.聽 Dr. Earwicker can provide you with answers to your questions and a specific estimate, based on your mediation needs.

Call or Text Ben directly at (208) 440-5973

Please describe the type of mediation you are interested in, and any other information you would like me to know about your mediation needs.

Employment & Labor Mediation in Connecticut

Connecticut Educational Mediation can help resolve any school, college, or university dispute

Sometimes, educational workplace interactions can take a turn for the worse. Whether you’re dealing with interpersonal conflict, personnel issues, contract and labor disputes, discrimination complaints, or any other employment issue, educational mediation can provide a way forward. The situation doesn’t have to keep escalating; you can work with a neutral, third-party mediator to help resolve the conflict and create a fresh start.

Educational Mediation, Consultation, & Training Solutions in Connecticut

Whether you are an employee, manager, or employer, you can access the benefits of mediation to resolve workplace conflict. Our mediation, consulting, and training can help you address any type of labor and employment dispute, at any stage of conflict. Contact us today to discuss our mediation services and how we can best meet your mediation needs.

Employment & Labor Resources in Connecticut

As in other states, private and public employers in Connecticut are required to comply with both state and federal employment laws for everything from overtime pay to Family Medical Leave Act leave and disability accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act.聽 Employees and employers in the state have a number of resources for navigating issues in the workplace.

The Connecticut Department of Labor, the state’s equivalent of the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL), provides oversight of wage and hour issues, unemployment insurance, and other state workplace regulations and statutes. (To compare state and federal regulations, for example, you can view state policies on minimum wage and other workplace information on the USDOL site). The Department also provides economic data and resources to employers in the state.聽

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), a federal agency, provides resources, information, and guidance to employers and employees in Connecticut. The EEOC also investigates and adjudicates discrimination complaints in the state. The Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities聽operates in the state as a Fair Employment Practice Agency (FEPA). A state or local FEPA enforces state anti-discrimination laws and often has a workshare agreement in place with the federal EEOC so they can work together to process state and federal complaints at the same time.

What Clients Are Saying

Frequently Asked Questions - Stamford Educational Mediation

What Does Mediation Look Like?

Mediation is a structured conversation and negotiation. The parties first meet separately with Dr. Earwicker. He explores each person's goals, ideals, and interests in detail. This helps structure mediation conversations. In some divorce mediations, parties opt to provide written position statements prior to the mediation, but that is not required. After meeting with the parties, Dr. Earwicker will schedule the mediation. Typically, the mediation occurs in separate rooms. In some cases (or upon request), Dr. Earwicker will bring the parties together in the same room, either virtually or in-person. In other cases, the parties will not meet face-to-face. Either way, Dr. Earwicker facilitates the discussion and structures the mediation to move the parties toward a negotiated solution. If the parties agree on one or more issues, Dr. Earwicker provides a written settlement agreement for the parties to review and sign. Any mediation agreement is completely voluntary and between the parties to the dispute.

Do I Have to See the Other Party Face-to-Face?

In any mediation, face-to-face contact is not required for a successful mediation. Sometimes it may be beneficial to convene a joint session with the parties all in one room (either virtually or in-person). At other times, depending on the nature of the conflict, face-to-face interaction may not be desirable or warranted. Ultimately, it is up to the parties to decide whether or not to meet face-to-face. This is true whether the mediation services are provided virtually or in-person.

Is Mediation Binding?

Unlike arbitration (where an arbitrator issues a binding decision on the facts of the case), mediation does not result in a binding decision by the mediator. The parties in a mediation are the ones who decide whether to agree on one or more issues. Only they can "bind" the other party through mutual agreement. In this way, a mediation settlement agreement between the parties can be binding as a contract between them. But the mediator's job is not to make a decision. Rather, the mediator facilitates discussions between the parties and helps them arrive at an agreed-upon solution.

Do I Need a Lawyer to Mediate?

Hiring an attorney is not a pre-requisite to mediation. At the same time, you are always welcome to hire an attorney who represents you and your interests in mediation. Keep in mind that the mediator is a neutral party and does not represent either party in the dispute. Thus, you may elect to seek out legal representation if you want someone who can represent you and your interests. Ultimately, though, the success of mediation depends on the parties' willingness to engage in good faith and work toward solutions. Hiring an attorney may or may not further those goals.

How Long Does Mediation Take?

The length of mediation depends on the number and complexity of issues mediated. Some mediations with fairly straightforward issues can be conducted in just a few hours. Most divorce mediations take between 10-15 hours to complete, including pre-mediation work with the parties, the mediation itself, and post-mediation settlement work. Some mediations with more complex issues, more than two parties, or other pending legal matters may take longer. On average, though, planning for 10 hours of mediation is a reasonable estimate.

Should I Just Mediate My Own Dispute to Save Time and Money?

Mediations are like any other professional service: it is in your best interest to contract with a trained and experienced mediator like Dr. Earwicker in order to navigate the complexities of negotiations and conflict resolution. There is great value in hiring a third-party neutral - the mediator - to assist with the process of conflict resolution. A trained, experienced mediator can skillfully navigate complex interpersonal, psychological, and transactional dynamics. A skilled neutral brings a fresh perspective and a dispassionate evaluation of the situation. This third-party view, especially when coupled with expertise and skill, is an invaluable part of the mediation process.

Is Virtual Mediation as Good as In-Person Mediation?

Advances in technology have made it possible to replicate the effectiveness of in-person mediation services in remote, online, and virtual formats. Some people prefer the in-person format because of the ability to be in the same room with the other party or parties to a dispute. This can be true for any type of dispute, from divorce mediations to contract negotiations and employment disputes. However, all of the dynamics of an effective mediation (including separate "caucuses" and joint "conferences") are easily replicated in virtual platforms. Virtual mediation can also save time and money, because there are no transportation costs, and parties in different locations do not have to negotiate the location of an in-person mediation. In short, virtual mediation can be just as effective as in-person mediation services. Live video streaming and other online technologies make virtual mediation just as effective as in-person counterparts.

How Much Will Mediation Cost?

Prices include all mediation services, from pre-convening consultation through post-mediation settlement work.

Initial Consultation

Free No Obligation Consultation
  • 30 Minutes
  • Consultation covers the Nature and Extent of Conflict and Goals for all Parties Involved
  • No Obligation to Continue with VirNet Mediation
  • Discuss your Situation in Depth

Hourly Rate

Contact
for Hourly Rates and a Custom Estimate
  • Competitive Rates
  • Total Hours Depend on Nature and Extent of Conflict
  • Billing can be Divided
  • Convenient Scheduling
get a quote

Norwalk Educational Mediation, Consultation, and Training

Norwalk Educational Mediation, Consultation, & Training with Dr. Benjamin J. Earwicker, J.D., Ph.D.

Norwalk Educational Mediation

Your Solution for Conflict Resolution

Dealing with institutional conflict, employee complaints, and other workplace issues?

Dr. Earwicker can help!

VirNet Mediation offers a 3-step approach for schools, colleges, & universities dealing with conflict, complaints, and other HR issues

1. Consultation

2. Investigation & Recommendations

3. Training

Norwalk Educational Mediation

Use our 3-step approach to resolve and prevent future conflict聽

Step 1

Consultation
  • Discuss and identify issues & scope; provide initial recommendations; create an action plan

Step 2

Investigation
  • Review documentation; conduct interviews & listening sessions; draft comprehensive reports with detailed recommendations

Step 3

Training
  • Customized training on any HR employment law topic; sexual harassment, DEI, respectful workplace & more

Dr. Earwicker's Norwalk Educational Mediation

Dr. Ben Earwicker provides expert mediation services, both online and remotely.

Meet the Expert

Dr. Ben Earwicker, J.D., Ph.D., provides expert mediation & consultation, drawing on his nearly two decades of experience with conflict resolution and mediation. He has successfully mediated hundreds of disputes through his national private practice and administration of a state-wide mediation program through the Idaho Human Rights Commission.

Why Mediate with Dr. Earwicker?

Ben’s empathetic approach to conflict resolution ensures the best potential for reaching agreement and discovering a way through conflict. He knows how to navigate complex, technical, and emotionally-charged disputes in almost any context, from employment and labor disputes to family and divorce conflicts to contracts and corporate negotiations. Ben has helped many parties reach mutually-acceptable outcomes through his expert mediation and dispute resolution services.

Contact Dr. Earwicker today, and lean on Ben’s expertise to help resolve your conflict.

The Solution for Your Conflict Resolution

Conflict comes in all shapes and sizes. But at its core, all conflict represents a huge drain of time, money, energy, and other resources. And even though your instinct may be to fight it out, costly legal battles and unresolved conflict can drag on for years with no end in sight.

The cost of conflict is enormous.

Think about the cost of your conflict. Even though you might be on the right side of the situation, there’s no guarantee you can convince the other party of that. In fact, conflict tends to polarize positions and make things even worse over time. Fighting to win is exhausting, and it eventually takes its toll.聽聽

That’s where my mediation can help.

Done right, mediation offers a fresh perspective from a neutral third-party. With mediation, you can finally find a way through your conflict with a skilled facilitator who knows how to assist in a productive negotiation and the conflict resolution process.聽

Use my expertise to get “unstuck.”

There’s nothing worse than feeling stuck in a conflict you can’t escape. Even if you have the means to fight it out in court or see the conflict through to the bitter end, it’s rarely worth it.

I can help.

Talk with me today about how my mediation services can help you move more quickly through your conflict toward resolution and settlement.聽

Put this conflict behind you, once and for all.

Norwalk Educational Mediation

We have what you need for mediation, consultation, investigation, and training

Step 1

Consultation
  • Discuss Issues
  • Identify Key Players
  • Determine Scope
  • Discuss Framework & Approach
  • Provide Initial Estimates
  • Develop an Action Plan

Step 2

Investigation
  • Document Review
  • Issue Evaluation
  • Interviews & Listening Sessions
  • Individual & Group Sessions
  • Ongoing Consultation
  • Comprehensive Report/Findings
  • Detailed Recommendations

Step 3

Training
  • Any HR Employment Law Topics
  • State & Federal Anti-Discrimination Laws
  • Sexual Harassment Prevention
  • Respectful Workplace
  • Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
  • Manager-Specific Disability Law, Harassment Prevention, & More!

Norwalk Educational Mediation, Consulting, & Training

HR & Employment Law Trainings

Dr. Earwicker provides a range of Human Resources and employment law trainings based on his extensive experience as director of an administrative law enforcement agency, mediator, attorney, academic administrator, and professor. Trainings are tailored to your institution and employee needs, and topics can be expanded or combined, depending on your preferences.聽

The following list includes the most commonly requested trainings; others are available on request:

  1. Harassment and Sexual Harassment Prevention

  2. State and Federal Anti-Discrimination Laws

  3. Respectful Workplace: Preventing and Addressing Harassment, Discrimination, and Incivility

  4. Workplace Reporting and Resolution Procedures

  5. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging: Something for Everyone

  6. Disability Accommodations and the Interactive Process

  7. Service Animals in the Workplace and Public Places

  8. Hiring and Firing Best Practices for Managers and Supervisors

  9. How and When do the ADA and FMLA overlap?

  10. Terms and Conditions of Employment: Best Practices for Supervisors to Maintain Fairness and Equity in the Workplace

  11. Updates on Specific Statutes (ADA, Title VII, PWFA, etc.)

  12. Sex, gender, Sexual Orientation, and Gender Identity: State and Federal Protections in the Workplace

  13. Age and Age Discrimination in the Workplace: Preventing Discrimination Against Older Workers

  14. EEOC and State Agency Investigative Processes: What You Can Expect When You are a Party to a Case Before an Fair Employment Practice Agency or Commission

Mediation Services Consultation

Ready for your free, no-obligation consultation?

If you have questions about mediation and whether mediation would be a good fit for you and your situation, use this form to send Dr. Earwicker a message, and we’ll set up an initial, free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your situation in greater detail.聽 Dr. Earwicker can provide you with answers to your questions and a specific estimate, based on your mediation needs.

Call or Text Ben directly at (208) 440-5973

Please describe the type of mediation you are interested in, and any other information you would like me to know about your mediation needs.

Employment & Labor Mediation in Connecticut

Connecticut Educational Mediation can help resolve any school, college, or university dispute

Sometimes, educational workplace interactions can take a turn for the worse. Whether you’re dealing with interpersonal conflict, personnel issues, contract and labor disputes, discrimination complaints, or any other employment issue, educational mediation can provide a way forward. The situation doesn’t have to keep escalating; you can work with a neutral, third-party mediator to help resolve the conflict and create a fresh start.

Educational Mediation, Consultation, & Training Solutions in Connecticut

Whether you are an employee, manager, or employer, you can access the benefits of mediation to resolve workplace conflict. Our mediation, consulting, and training can help you address any type of labor and employment dispute, at any stage of conflict. Contact us today to discuss our mediation services and how we can best meet your mediation needs.

Employment & Labor Resources in Connecticut

As in other states, private and public employers in Connecticut are required to comply with both state and federal employment laws for everything from overtime pay to Family Medical Leave Act leave and disability accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act.聽 Employees and employers in the state have a number of resources for navigating issues in the workplace.

The Connecticut Department of Labor, the state’s equivalent of the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL), provides oversight of wage and hour issues, unemployment insurance, and other state workplace regulations and statutes. (To compare state and federal regulations, for example, you can view state policies on minimum wage and other workplace information on the USDOL site). The Department also provides economic data and resources to employers in the state.聽

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), a federal agency, provides resources, information, and guidance to employers and employees in Connecticut. The EEOC also investigates and adjudicates discrimination complaints in the state. The Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities聽operates in the state as a Fair Employment Practice Agency (FEPA). A state or local FEPA enforces state anti-discrimination laws and often has a workshare agreement in place with the federal EEOC so they can work together to process state and federal complaints at the same time.

What Clients Are Saying

Frequently Asked Questions - Norwalk Educational Mediation

What Does Mediation Look Like?

Mediation is a structured conversation and negotiation. The parties first meet separately with Dr. Earwicker. He explores each person's goals, ideals, and interests in detail. This helps structure mediation conversations. In some divorce mediations, parties opt to provide written position statements prior to the mediation, but that is not required. After meeting with the parties, Dr. Earwicker will schedule the mediation. Typically, the mediation occurs in separate rooms. In some cases (or upon request), Dr. Earwicker will bring the parties together in the same room, either virtually or in-person. In other cases, the parties will not meet face-to-face. Either way, Dr. Earwicker facilitates the discussion and structures the mediation to move the parties toward a negotiated solution. If the parties agree on one or more issues, Dr. Earwicker provides a written settlement agreement for the parties to review and sign. Any mediation agreement is completely voluntary and between the parties to the dispute.

Do I Have to See the Other Party Face-to-Face?

In any mediation, face-to-face contact is not required for a successful mediation. Sometimes it may be beneficial to convene a joint session with the parties all in one room (either virtually or in-person). At other times, depending on the nature of the conflict, face-to-face interaction may not be desirable or warranted. Ultimately, it is up to the parties to decide whether or not to meet face-to-face. This is true whether the mediation services are provided virtually or in-person.

Is Mediation Binding?

Unlike arbitration (where an arbitrator issues a binding decision on the facts of the case), mediation does not result in a binding decision by the mediator. The parties in a mediation are the ones who decide whether to agree on one or more issues. Only they can "bind" the other party through mutual agreement. In this way, a mediation settlement agreement between the parties can be binding as a contract between them. But the mediator's job is not to make a decision. Rather, the mediator facilitates discussions between the parties and helps them arrive at an agreed-upon solution.

Do I Need a Lawyer to Mediate?

Hiring an attorney is not a pre-requisite to mediation. At the same time, you are always welcome to hire an attorney who represents you and your interests in mediation. Keep in mind that the mediator is a neutral party and does not represent either party in the dispute. Thus, you may elect to seek out legal representation if you want someone who can represent you and your interests. Ultimately, though, the success of mediation depends on the parties' willingness to engage in good faith and work toward solutions. Hiring an attorney may or may not further those goals.

How Long Does Mediation Take?

The length of mediation depends on the number and complexity of issues mediated. Some mediations with fairly straightforward issues can be conducted in just a few hours. Most divorce mediations take between 10-15 hours to complete, including pre-mediation work with the parties, the mediation itself, and post-mediation settlement work. Some mediations with more complex issues, more than two parties, or other pending legal matters may take longer. On average, though, planning for 10 hours of mediation is a reasonable estimate.

Should I Just Mediate My Own Dispute to Save Time and Money?

Mediations are like any other professional service: it is in your best interest to contract with a trained and experienced mediator like Dr. Earwicker in order to navigate the complexities of negotiations and conflict resolution. There is great value in hiring a third-party neutral - the mediator - to assist with the process of conflict resolution. A trained, experienced mediator can skillfully navigate complex interpersonal, psychological, and transactional dynamics. A skilled neutral brings a fresh perspective and a dispassionate evaluation of the situation. This third-party view, especially when coupled with expertise and skill, is an invaluable part of the mediation process.

Is Virtual Mediation as Good as In-Person Mediation?

Advances in technology have made it possible to replicate the effectiveness of in-person mediation services in remote, online, and virtual formats. Some people prefer the in-person format because of the ability to be in the same room with the other party or parties to a dispute. This can be true for any type of dispute, from divorce mediations to contract negotiations and employment disputes. However, all of the dynamics of an effective mediation (including separate "caucuses" and joint "conferences") are easily replicated in virtual platforms. Virtual mediation can also save time and money, because there are no transportation costs, and parties in different locations do not have to negotiate the location of an in-person mediation. In short, virtual mediation can be just as effective as in-person mediation services. Live video streaming and other online technologies make virtual mediation just as effective as in-person counterparts.

How Much Will Mediation Cost?

Prices include all mediation services, from pre-convening consultation through post-mediation settlement work.

Initial Consultation

Free No Obligation Consultation
  • 30 Minutes
  • Consultation covers the Nature and Extent of Conflict and Goals for all Parties Involved
  • No Obligation to Continue with VirNet Mediation
  • Discuss your Situation in Depth

Hourly Rate

Contact
for Hourly Rates and a Custom Estimate
  • Competitive Rates
  • Total Hours Depend on Nature and Extent of Conflict
  • Billing can be Divided
  • Convenient Scheduling
get a quote

New Haven Educational Mediation, Consultation, and Training

New Haven Educational Mediation, Consultation, & Training with Dr. Benjamin J. Earwicker, J.D., Ph.D.

New Haven Educational Mediation

Your Solution for Conflict Resolution

Dealing with institutional conflict, employee complaints, and other workplace issues?

Dr. Earwicker can help!

VirNet Mediation offers a 3-step approach for schools, colleges, & universities dealing with conflict, complaints, and other HR issues

1. Consultation

2. Investigation & Recommendations

3. Training

New Haven Educational Mediation

Use our 3-step approach to resolve and prevent future conflict聽

Step 1

Consultation
  • Discuss and identify issues & scope; provide initial recommendations; create an action plan

Step 2

Investigation
  • Review documentation; conduct interviews & listening sessions; draft comprehensive reports with detailed recommendations

Step 3

Training
  • Customized training on any HR employment law topic; sexual harassment, DEI, respectful workplace & more

Dr. Earwicker's New Haven Educational Mediation

Dr. Ben Earwicker provides expert mediation services, both online and remotely.

Meet the Expert

Dr. Ben Earwicker, J.D., Ph.D., provides expert mediation & consultation, drawing on his nearly two decades of experience with conflict resolution and mediation. He has successfully mediated hundreds of disputes through his national private practice and administration of a state-wide mediation program through the Idaho Human Rights Commission.

Why Mediate with Dr. Earwicker?

Ben’s empathetic approach to conflict resolution ensures the best potential for reaching agreement and discovering a way through conflict. He knows how to navigate complex, technical, and emotionally-charged disputes in almost any context, from employment and labor disputes to family and divorce conflicts to contracts and corporate negotiations. Ben has helped many parties reach mutually-acceptable outcomes through his expert mediation and dispute resolution services.

Contact Dr. Earwicker today, and lean on Ben’s expertise to help resolve your conflict.

The Solution for Your Conflict Resolution

Conflict comes in all shapes and sizes. But at its core, all conflict represents a huge drain of time, money, energy, and other resources. And even though your instinct may be to fight it out, costly legal battles and unresolved conflict can drag on for years with no end in sight.

The cost of conflict is enormous.

Think about the cost of your conflict. Even though you might be on the right side of the situation, there’s no guarantee you can convince the other party of that. In fact, conflict tends to polarize positions and make things even worse over time. Fighting to win is exhausting, and it eventually takes its toll.聽聽

That’s where my mediation can help.

Done right, mediation offers a fresh perspective from a neutral third-party. With mediation, you can finally find a way through your conflict with a skilled facilitator who knows how to assist in a productive negotiation and the conflict resolution process.聽

Use my expertise to get “unstuck.”

There’s nothing worse than feeling stuck in a conflict you can’t escape. Even if you have the means to fight it out in court or see the conflict through to the bitter end, it’s rarely worth it.

I can help.

Talk with me today about how my mediation services can help you move more quickly through your conflict toward resolution and settlement.聽

Put this conflict behind you, once and for all.

New Haven Educational Mediation

We have what you need for mediation, consultation, investigation, and training

Step 1

Consultation
  • Discuss Issues
  • Identify Key Players
  • Determine Scope
  • Discuss Framework & Approach
  • Provide Initial Estimates
  • Develop an Action Plan

Step 2

Investigation
  • Document Review
  • Issue Evaluation
  • Interviews & Listening Sessions
  • Individual & Group Sessions
  • Ongoing Consultation
  • Comprehensive Report/Findings
  • Detailed Recommendations

Step 3

Training
  • Any HR Employment Law Topics
  • State & Federal Anti-Discrimination Laws
  • Sexual Harassment Prevention
  • Respectful Workplace
  • Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
  • Manager-Specific Disability Law, Harassment Prevention, & More!

New Haven Educational Mediation, Consulting, & Training

HR & Employment Law Trainings

Dr. Earwicker provides a range of Human Resources and employment law trainings based on his extensive experience as director of an administrative law enforcement agency, mediator, attorney, academic administrator, and professor. Trainings are tailored to your institution and employee needs, and topics can be expanded or combined, depending on your preferences.聽

The following list includes the most commonly requested trainings; others are available on request:

  1. Harassment and Sexual Harassment Prevention

  2. State and Federal Anti-Discrimination Laws

  3. Respectful Workplace: Preventing and Addressing Harassment, Discrimination, and Incivility

  4. Workplace Reporting and Resolution Procedures

  5. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging: Something for Everyone

  6. Disability Accommodations and the Interactive Process

  7. Service Animals in the Workplace and Public Places

  8. Hiring and Firing Best Practices for Managers and Supervisors

  9. How and When do the ADA and FMLA overlap?

  10. Terms and Conditions of Employment: Best Practices for Supervisors to Maintain Fairness and Equity in the Workplace

  11. Updates on Specific Statutes (ADA, Title VII, PWFA, etc.)

  12. Sex, gender, Sexual Orientation, and Gender Identity: State and Federal Protections in the Workplace

  13. Age and Age Discrimination in the Workplace: Preventing Discrimination Against Older Workers

  14. EEOC and State Agency Investigative Processes: What You Can Expect When You are a Party to a Case Before an Fair Employment Practice Agency or Commission

Mediation Services Consultation

Ready for your free, no-obligation consultation?

If you have questions about mediation and whether mediation would be a good fit for you and your situation, use this form to send Dr. Earwicker a message, and we’ll set up an initial, free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your situation in greater detail.聽 Dr. Earwicker can provide you with answers to your questions and a specific estimate, based on your mediation needs.

Call or Text Ben directly at (208) 440-5973

Please describe the type of mediation you are interested in, and any other information you would like me to know about your mediation needs.

Employment & Labor Mediation in Connecticut

Connecticut Educational Mediation can help resolve any school, college, or university dispute

Sometimes, educational workplace interactions can take a turn for the worse. Whether you’re dealing with interpersonal conflict, personnel issues, contract and labor disputes, discrimination complaints, or any other employment issue, educational mediation can provide a way forward. The situation doesn’t have to keep escalating; you can work with a neutral, third-party mediator to help resolve the conflict and create a fresh start.

Educational Mediation, Consultation, & Training Solutions in Connecticut

Whether you are an employee, manager, or employer, you can access the benefits of mediation to resolve workplace conflict. Our mediation, consulting, and training can help you address any type of labor and employment dispute, at any stage of conflict. Contact us today to discuss our mediation services and how we can best meet your mediation needs.

Employment & Labor Resources in Connecticut

As in other states, private and public employers in Connecticut are required to comply with both state and federal employment laws for everything from overtime pay to Family Medical Leave Act leave and disability accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act.聽 Employees and employers in the state have a number of resources for navigating issues in the workplace.

The Connecticut Department of Labor, the state’s equivalent of the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL), provides oversight of wage and hour issues, unemployment insurance, and other state workplace regulations and statutes. (To compare state and federal regulations, for example, you can view state policies on minimum wage and other workplace information on the USDOL site). The Department also provides economic data and resources to employers in the state.聽

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), a federal agency, provides resources, information, and guidance to employers and employees in Connecticut. The EEOC also investigates and adjudicates discrimination complaints in the state. The Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities聽operates in the state as a Fair Employment Practice Agency (FEPA). A state or local FEPA enforces state anti-discrimination laws and often has a workshare agreement in place with the federal EEOC so they can work together to process state and federal complaints at the same time.

What Clients Are Saying

Frequently Asked Questions - New Haven Educational Mediation

What Does Mediation Look Like?

Mediation is a structured conversation and negotiation. The parties first meet separately with Dr. Earwicker. He explores each person's goals, ideals, and interests in detail. This helps structure mediation conversations. In some divorce mediations, parties opt to provide written position statements prior to the mediation, but that is not required. After meeting with the parties, Dr. Earwicker will schedule the mediation. Typically, the mediation occurs in separate rooms. In some cases (or upon request), Dr. Earwicker will bring the parties together in the same room, either virtually or in-person. In other cases, the parties will not meet face-to-face. Either way, Dr. Earwicker facilitates the discussion and structures the mediation to move the parties toward a negotiated solution. If the parties agree on one or more issues, Dr. Earwicker provides a written settlement agreement for the parties to review and sign. Any mediation agreement is completely voluntary and between the parties to the dispute.

Do I Have to See the Other Party Face-to-Face?

In any mediation, face-to-face contact is not required for a successful mediation. Sometimes it may be beneficial to convene a joint session with the parties all in one room (either virtually or in-person). At other times, depending on the nature of the conflict, face-to-face interaction may not be desirable or warranted. Ultimately, it is up to the parties to decide whether or not to meet face-to-face. This is true whether the mediation services are provided virtually or in-person.

Is Mediation Binding?

Unlike arbitration (where an arbitrator issues a binding decision on the facts of the case), mediation does not result in a binding decision by the mediator. The parties in a mediation are the ones who decide whether to agree on one or more issues. Only they can "bind" the other party through mutual agreement. In this way, a mediation settlement agreement between the parties can be binding as a contract between them. But the mediator's job is not to make a decision. Rather, the mediator facilitates discussions between the parties and helps them arrive at an agreed-upon solution.

Do I Need a Lawyer to Mediate?

Hiring an attorney is not a pre-requisite to mediation. At the same time, you are always welcome to hire an attorney who represents you and your interests in mediation. Keep in mind that the mediator is a neutral party and does not represent either party in the dispute. Thus, you may elect to seek out legal representation if you want someone who can represent you and your interests. Ultimately, though, the success of mediation depends on the parties' willingness to engage in good faith and work toward solutions. Hiring an attorney may or may not further those goals.

How Long Does Mediation Take?

The length of mediation depends on the number and complexity of issues mediated. Some mediations with fairly straightforward issues can be conducted in just a few hours. Most divorce mediations take between 10-15 hours to complete, including pre-mediation work with the parties, the mediation itself, and post-mediation settlement work. Some mediations with more complex issues, more than two parties, or other pending legal matters may take longer. On average, though, planning for 10 hours of mediation is a reasonable estimate.

Should I Just Mediate My Own Dispute to Save Time and Money?

Mediations are like any other professional service: it is in your best interest to contract with a trained and experienced mediator like Dr. Earwicker in order to navigate the complexities of negotiations and conflict resolution. There is great value in hiring a third-party neutral - the mediator - to assist with the process of conflict resolution. A trained, experienced mediator can skillfully navigate complex interpersonal, psychological, and transactional dynamics. A skilled neutral brings a fresh perspective and a dispassionate evaluation of the situation. This third-party view, especially when coupled with expertise and skill, is an invaluable part of the mediation process.

Is Virtual Mediation as Good as In-Person Mediation?

Advances in technology have made it possible to replicate the effectiveness of in-person mediation services in remote, online, and virtual formats. Some people prefer the in-person format because of the ability to be in the same room with the other party or parties to a dispute. This can be true for any type of dispute, from divorce mediations to contract negotiations and employment disputes. However, all of the dynamics of an effective mediation (including separate "caucuses" and joint "conferences") are easily replicated in virtual platforms. Virtual mediation can also save time and money, because there are no transportation costs, and parties in different locations do not have to negotiate the location of an in-person mediation. In short, virtual mediation can be just as effective as in-person mediation services. Live video streaming and other online technologies make virtual mediation just as effective as in-person counterparts.

How Much Will Mediation Cost?

Prices include all mediation services, from pre-convening consultation through post-mediation settlement work.

Initial Consultation

Free No Obligation Consultation
  • 30 Minutes
  • Consultation covers the Nature and Extent of Conflict and Goals for all Parties Involved
  • No Obligation to Continue with VirNet Mediation
  • Discuss your Situation in Depth

Hourly Rate

Contact
for Hourly Rates and a Custom Estimate
  • Competitive Rates
  • Total Hours Depend on Nature and Extent of Conflict
  • Billing can be Divided
  • Convenient Scheduling
get a quote

Hartford Educational Mediation, Consultation, and Training

Hartford Educational Mediation, Consultation, & Training with Dr. Benjamin J. Earwicker, J.D., Ph.D.

Hartford Educational Mediation

Your Solution for Conflict Resolution

Dealing with institutional conflict, employee complaints, and other workplace issues?

Dr. Earwicker can help!

VirNet Mediation offers a 3-step approach for schools, colleges, & universities dealing with conflict, complaints, and other HR issues

1. Consultation

2. Investigation & Recommendations

3. Training

Hartford Educational Mediation

Use our 3-step approach to resolve and prevent future conflict聽

Step 1

Consultation
  • Discuss and identify issues & scope; provide initial recommendations; create an action plan

Step 2

Investigation
  • Review documentation; conduct interviews & listening sessions; draft comprehensive reports with detailed recommendations

Step 3

Training
  • Customized training on any HR employment law topic; sexual harassment, DEI, respectful workplace & more

Dr. Earwicker's Hartford Educational Mediation

Dr. Ben Earwicker provides expert mediation services, both online and remotely.

Meet the Expert

Dr. Ben Earwicker, J.D., Ph.D., provides expert mediation & consultation, drawing on his nearly two decades of experience with conflict resolution and mediation. He has successfully mediated hundreds of disputes through his national private practice and administration of a state-wide mediation program through the Idaho Human Rights Commission.

Why Mediate with Dr. Earwicker?

Ben’s empathetic approach to conflict resolution ensures the best potential for reaching agreement and discovering a way through conflict. He knows how to navigate complex, technical, and emotionally-charged disputes in almost any context, from employment and labor disputes to family and divorce conflicts to contracts and corporate negotiations. Ben has helped many parties reach mutually-acceptable outcomes through his expert mediation and dispute resolution services.

Contact Dr. Earwicker today, and lean on Ben’s expertise to help resolve your conflict.

The Solution for Your Conflict Resolution

Conflict comes in all shapes and sizes. But at its core, all conflict represents a huge drain of time, money, energy, and other resources. And even though your instinct may be to fight it out, costly legal battles and unresolved conflict can drag on for years with no end in sight.

The cost of conflict is enormous.

Think about the cost of your conflict. Even though you might be on the right side of the situation, there’s no guarantee you can convince the other party of that. In fact, conflict tends to polarize positions and make things even worse over time. Fighting to win is exhausting, and it eventually takes its toll.聽聽

That’s where my mediation can help.

Done right, mediation offers a fresh perspective from a neutral third-party. With mediation, you can finally find a way through your conflict with a skilled facilitator who knows how to assist in a productive negotiation and the conflict resolution process.聽

Use my expertise to get “unstuck.”

There’s nothing worse than feeling stuck in a conflict you can’t escape. Even if you have the means to fight it out in court or see the conflict through to the bitter end, it’s rarely worth it.

I can help.

Talk with me today about how my mediation services can help you move more quickly through your conflict toward resolution and settlement.聽

Put this conflict behind you, once and for all.

Hartford Educational Mediation

We have what you need for mediation, consultation, investigation, and training

Step 1

Consultation
  • Discuss Issues
  • Identify Key Players
  • Determine Scope
  • Discuss Framework & Approach
  • Provide Initial Estimates
  • Develop an Action Plan

Step 2

Investigation
  • Document Review
  • Issue Evaluation
  • Interviews & Listening Sessions
  • Individual & Group Sessions
  • Ongoing Consultation
  • Comprehensive Report/Findings
  • Detailed Recommendations

Step 3

Training
  • Any HR Employment Law Topics
  • State & Federal Anti-Discrimination Laws
  • Sexual Harassment Prevention
  • Respectful Workplace
  • Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
  • Manager-Specific Disability Law, Harassment Prevention, & More!

Hartford Educational Mediation, Consulting, & Training

HR & Employment Law Trainings

Dr. Earwicker provides a range of Human Resources and employment law trainings based on his extensive experience as director of an administrative law enforcement agency, mediator, attorney, academic administrator, and professor. Trainings are tailored to your institution and employee needs, and topics can be expanded or combined, depending on your preferences.聽

The following list includes the most commonly requested trainings; others are available on request:

  1. Harassment and Sexual Harassment Prevention

  2. State and Federal Anti-Discrimination Laws

  3. Respectful Workplace: Preventing and Addressing Harassment, Discrimination, and Incivility

  4. Workplace Reporting and Resolution Procedures

  5. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging: Something for Everyone

  6. Disability Accommodations and the Interactive Process

  7. Service Animals in the Workplace and Public Places

  8. Hiring and Firing Best Practices for Managers and Supervisors

  9. How and When do the ADA and FMLA overlap?

  10. Terms and Conditions of Employment: Best Practices for Supervisors to Maintain Fairness and Equity in the Workplace

  11. Updates on Specific Statutes (ADA, Title VII, PWFA, etc.)

  12. Sex, gender, Sexual Orientation, and Gender Identity: State and Federal Protections in the Workplace

  13. Age and Age Discrimination in the Workplace: Preventing Discrimination Against Older Workers

  14. EEOC and State Agency Investigative Processes: What You Can Expect When You are a Party to a Case Before an Fair Employment Practice Agency or Commission

Mediation Services Consultation

Ready for your free, no-obligation consultation?

If you have questions about mediation and whether mediation would be a good fit for you and your situation, use this form to send Dr. Earwicker a message, and we’ll set up an initial, free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your situation in greater detail.聽 Dr. Earwicker can provide you with answers to your questions and a specific estimate, based on your mediation needs.

Call or Text Ben directly at (208) 440-5973

Please describe the type of mediation you are interested in, and any other information you would like me to know about your mediation needs.

Employment & Labor Mediation in Connecticut

Connecticut Educational Mediation can help resolve any school, college, or university dispute

Sometimes, educational workplace interactions can take a turn for the worse. Whether you’re dealing with interpersonal conflict, personnel issues, contract and labor disputes, discrimination complaints, or any other employment issue, educational mediation can provide a way forward. The situation doesn’t have to keep escalating; you can work with a neutral, third-party mediator to help resolve the conflict and create a fresh start.

Educational Mediation, Consultation, & Training Solutions in Connecticut

Whether you are an employee, manager, or employer, you can access the benefits of mediation to resolve workplace conflict. Our mediation, consulting, and training can help you address any type of labor and employment dispute, at any stage of conflict. Contact us today to discuss our mediation services and how we can best meet your mediation needs.

Employment & Labor Resources in Connecticut

As in other states, private and public employers in Connecticut are required to comply with both state and federal employment laws for everything from overtime pay to Family Medical Leave Act leave and disability accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act.聽 Employees and employers in the state have a number of resources for navigating issues in the workplace.

The Connecticut Department of Labor, the state’s equivalent of the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL), provides oversight of wage and hour issues, unemployment insurance, and other state workplace regulations and statutes. (To compare state and federal regulations, for example, you can view state policies on minimum wage and other workplace information on the USDOL site). The Department also provides economic data and resources to employers in the state.聽

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), a federal agency, provides resources, information, and guidance to employers and employees in Connecticut. The EEOC also investigates and adjudicates discrimination complaints in the state. The Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities聽operates in the state as a Fair Employment Practice Agency (FEPA). A state or local FEPA enforces state anti-discrimination laws and often has a workshare agreement in place with the federal EEOC so they can work together to process state and federal complaints at the same time.

What Clients Are Saying

Frequently Asked Questions - Hartford Educational Mediation

What Does Mediation Look Like?

Mediation is a structured conversation and negotiation. The parties first meet separately with Dr. Earwicker. He explores each person's goals, ideals, and interests in detail. This helps structure mediation conversations. In some divorce mediations, parties opt to provide written position statements prior to the mediation, but that is not required. After meeting with the parties, Dr. Earwicker will schedule the mediation. Typically, the mediation occurs in separate rooms. In some cases (or upon request), Dr. Earwicker will bring the parties together in the same room, either virtually or in-person. In other cases, the parties will not meet face-to-face. Either way, Dr. Earwicker facilitates the discussion and structures the mediation to move the parties toward a negotiated solution. If the parties agree on one or more issues, Dr. Earwicker provides a written settlement agreement for the parties to review and sign. Any mediation agreement is completely voluntary and between the parties to the dispute.

Do I Have to See the Other Party Face-to-Face?

In any mediation, face-to-face contact is not required for a successful mediation. Sometimes it may be beneficial to convene a joint session with the parties all in one room (either virtually or in-person). At other times, depending on the nature of the conflict, face-to-face interaction may not be desirable or warranted. Ultimately, it is up to the parties to decide whether or not to meet face-to-face. This is true whether the mediation services are provided virtually or in-person.

Is Mediation Binding?

Unlike arbitration (where an arbitrator issues a binding decision on the facts of the case), mediation does not result in a binding decision by the mediator. The parties in a mediation are the ones who decide whether to agree on one or more issues. Only they can "bind" the other party through mutual agreement. In this way, a mediation settlement agreement between the parties can be binding as a contract between them. But the mediator's job is not to make a decision. Rather, the mediator facilitates discussions between the parties and helps them arrive at an agreed-upon solution.

Do I Need a Lawyer to Mediate?

Hiring an attorney is not a pre-requisite to mediation. At the same time, you are always welcome to hire an attorney who represents you and your interests in mediation. Keep in mind that the mediator is a neutral party and does not represent either party in the dispute. Thus, you may elect to seek out legal representation if you want someone who can represent you and your interests. Ultimately, though, the success of mediation depends on the parties' willingness to engage in good faith and work toward solutions. Hiring an attorney may or may not further those goals.

How Long Does Mediation Take?

The length of mediation depends on the number and complexity of issues mediated. Some mediations with fairly straightforward issues can be conducted in just a few hours. Most divorce mediations take between 10-15 hours to complete, including pre-mediation work with the parties, the mediation itself, and post-mediation settlement work. Some mediations with more complex issues, more than two parties, or other pending legal matters may take longer. On average, though, planning for 10 hours of mediation is a reasonable estimate.

Should I Just Mediate My Own Dispute to Save Time and Money?

Mediations are like any other professional service: it is in your best interest to contract with a trained and experienced mediator like Dr. Earwicker in order to navigate the complexities of negotiations and conflict resolution. There is great value in hiring a third-party neutral - the mediator - to assist with the process of conflict resolution. A trained, experienced mediator can skillfully navigate complex interpersonal, psychological, and transactional dynamics. A skilled neutral brings a fresh perspective and a dispassionate evaluation of the situation. This third-party view, especially when coupled with expertise and skill, is an invaluable part of the mediation process.

Is Virtual Mediation as Good as In-Person Mediation?

Advances in technology have made it possible to replicate the effectiveness of in-person mediation services in remote, online, and virtual formats. Some people prefer the in-person format because of the ability to be in the same room with the other party or parties to a dispute. This can be true for any type of dispute, from divorce mediations to contract negotiations and employment disputes. However, all of the dynamics of an effective mediation (including separate "caucuses" and joint "conferences") are easily replicated in virtual platforms. Virtual mediation can also save time and money, because there are no transportation costs, and parties in different locations do not have to negotiate the location of an in-person mediation. In short, virtual mediation can be just as effective as in-person mediation services. Live video streaming and other online technologies make virtual mediation just as effective as in-person counterparts.

How Much Will Mediation Cost?

Prices include all mediation services, from pre-convening consultation through post-mediation settlement work.

Initial Consultation

Free No Obligation Consultation
  • 30 Minutes
  • Consultation covers the Nature and Extent of Conflict and Goals for all Parties Involved
  • No Obligation to Continue with VirNet Mediation
  • Discuss your Situation in Depth

Hourly Rate

Contact
for Hourly Rates and a Custom Estimate
  • Competitive Rates
  • Total Hours Depend on Nature and Extent of Conflict
  • Billing can be Divided
  • Convenient Scheduling
get a quote

Bridgeport Educational Mediation, Consultation, and Training

Bridgeport Educational Mediation, Consultation, & Training with Dr. Benjamin J. Earwicker, J.D., Ph.D.

Bridgeport Educational Mediation

Your Solution for Conflict Resolution

Dealing with institutional conflict, employee complaints, and other workplace issues?

Dr. Earwicker can help!

VirNet Mediation offers a 3-step approach for schools, colleges, & universities dealing with conflict, complaints, and other HR issues

1. Consultation

2. Investigation & Recommendations

3. Training

Bridgeport Educational Mediation

Use our 3-step approach to resolve and prevent future conflict聽

Step 1

Consultation
  • Discuss and identify issues & scope; provide initial recommendations; create an action plan

Step 2

Investigation
  • Review documentation; conduct interviews & listening sessions; draft comprehensive reports with detailed recommendations

Step 3

Training
  • Customized training on any HR employment law topic; sexual harassment, DEI, respectful workplace & more

Dr. Earwicker's Bridgeport Educational Mediation

Dr. Ben Earwicker provides expert mediation services, both online and remotely.

Meet the Expert

Dr. Ben Earwicker, J.D., Ph.D., provides expert mediation & consultation, drawing on his nearly two decades of experience with conflict resolution and mediation. He has successfully mediated hundreds of disputes through his national private practice and administration of a state-wide mediation program through the Idaho Human Rights Commission.

Why Mediate with Dr. Earwicker?

Ben’s empathetic approach to conflict resolution ensures the best potential for reaching agreement and discovering a way through conflict. He knows how to navigate complex, technical, and emotionally-charged disputes in almost any context, from employment and labor disputes to family and divorce conflicts to contracts and corporate negotiations. Ben has helped many parties reach mutually-acceptable outcomes through his expert mediation and dispute resolution services.

Contact Dr. Earwicker today, and lean on Ben’s expertise to help resolve your conflict.

The Solution for Your Conflict Resolution

Conflict comes in all shapes and sizes. But at its core, all conflict represents a huge drain of time, money, energy, and other resources. And even though your instinct may be to fight it out, costly legal battles and unresolved conflict can drag on for years with no end in sight.

The cost of conflict is enormous.

Think about the cost of your conflict. Even though you might be on the right side of the situation, there’s no guarantee you can convince the other party of that. In fact, conflict tends to polarize positions and make things even worse over time. Fighting to win is exhausting, and it eventually takes its toll.聽聽

That’s where my mediation can help.

Done right, mediation offers a fresh perspective from a neutral third-party. With mediation, you can finally find a way through your conflict with a skilled facilitator who knows how to assist in a productive negotiation and the conflict resolution process.聽

Use my expertise to get “unstuck.”

There’s nothing worse than feeling stuck in a conflict you can’t escape. Even if you have the means to fight it out in court or see the conflict through to the bitter end, it’s rarely worth it.

I can help.

Talk with me today about how my mediation services can help you move more quickly through your conflict toward resolution and settlement.聽

Put this conflict behind you, once and for all.

Bridgeport Educational Mediation

We have what you need for mediation, consultation, investigation, and training

Step 1

Consultation
  • Discuss Issues
  • Identify Key Players
  • Determine Scope
  • Discuss Framework & Approach
  • Provide Initial Estimates
  • Develop an Action Plan

Step 2

Investigation
  • Document Review
  • Issue Evaluation
  • Interviews & Listening Sessions
  • Individual & Group Sessions
  • Ongoing Consultation
  • Comprehensive Report/Findings
  • Detailed Recommendations

Step 3

Training
  • Any HR Employment Law Topics
  • State & Federal Anti-Discrimination Laws
  • Sexual Harassment Prevention
  • Respectful Workplace
  • Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
  • Manager-Specific Disability Law, Harassment Prevention, & More!

Bridgeport Educational Mediation, Consulting, & Training

HR & Employment Law Trainings

Dr. Earwicker provides a range of Human Resources and employment law trainings based on his extensive experience as director of an administrative law enforcement agency, mediator, attorney, academic administrator, and professor. Trainings are tailored to your institution and employee needs, and topics can be expanded or combined, depending on your preferences.聽

The following list includes the most commonly requested trainings; others are available on request:

  1. Harassment and Sexual Harassment Prevention

  2. State and Federal Anti-Discrimination Laws

  3. Respectful Workplace: Preventing and Addressing Harassment, Discrimination, and Incivility

  4. Workplace Reporting and Resolution Procedures

  5. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging: Something for Everyone

  6. Disability Accommodations and the Interactive Process

  7. Service Animals in the Workplace and Public Places

  8. Hiring and Firing Best Practices for Managers and Supervisors

  9. How and When do the ADA and FMLA overlap?

  10. Terms and Conditions of Employment: Best Practices for Supervisors to Maintain Fairness and Equity in the Workplace

  11. Updates on Specific Statutes (ADA, Title VII, PWFA, etc.)

  12. Sex, gender, Sexual Orientation, and Gender Identity: State and Federal Protections in the Workplace

  13. Age and Age Discrimination in the Workplace: Preventing Discrimination Against Older Workers

  14. EEOC and State Agency Investigative Processes: What You Can Expect When You are a Party to a Case Before an Fair Employment Practice Agency or Commission

Mediation Services Consultation

Ready for your free, no-obligation consultation?

If you have questions about mediation and whether mediation would be a good fit for you and your situation, use this form to send Dr. Earwicker a message, and we’ll set up an initial, free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your situation in greater detail.聽 Dr. Earwicker can provide you with answers to your questions and a specific estimate, based on your mediation needs.

Call or Text Ben directly at (208) 440-5973

Please describe the type of mediation you are interested in, and any other information you would like me to know about your mediation needs.

Employment & Labor Mediation in Connecticut

Connecticut Educational Mediation can help resolve any school, college, or university dispute

Sometimes, educational workplace interactions can take a turn for the worse. Whether you’re dealing with interpersonal conflict, personnel issues, contract and labor disputes, discrimination complaints, or any other employment issue, educational mediation can provide a way forward. The situation doesn’t have to keep escalating; you can work with a neutral, third-party mediator to help resolve the conflict and create a fresh start.

Educational Mediation, Consultation, & Training Solutions in Connecticut

Whether you are an employee, manager, or employer, you can access the benefits of mediation to resolve workplace conflict. Our mediation, consulting, and training can help you address any type of labor and employment dispute, at any stage of conflict. Contact us today to discuss our mediation services and how we can best meet your mediation needs.

Employment & Labor Resources in Connecticut

As in other states, private and public employers in Connecticut are required to comply with both state and federal employment laws for everything from overtime pay to Family Medical Leave Act leave and disability accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act.聽 Employees and employers in the state have a number of resources for navigating issues in the workplace.

The Connecticut Department of Labor, the state’s equivalent of the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL), provides oversight of wage and hour issues, unemployment insurance, and other state workplace regulations and statutes. (To compare state and federal regulations, for example, you can view state policies on minimum wage and other workplace information on the USDOL site). The Department also provides economic data and resources to employers in the state.聽

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), a federal agency, provides resources, information, and guidance to employers and employees in Connecticut. The EEOC also investigates and adjudicates discrimination complaints in the state. The Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities聽operates in the state as a Fair Employment Practice Agency (FEPA). A state or local FEPA enforces state anti-discrimination laws and often has a workshare agreement in place with the federal EEOC so they can work together to process state and federal complaints at the same time.

What Clients Are Saying

Frequently Asked Questions - Bridgeport Educational Mediation

What Does Mediation Look Like?

Mediation is a structured conversation and negotiation. The parties first meet separately with Dr. Earwicker. He explores each person's goals, ideals, and interests in detail. This helps structure mediation conversations. In some divorce mediations, parties opt to provide written position statements prior to the mediation, but that is not required. After meeting with the parties, Dr. Earwicker will schedule the mediation. Typically, the mediation occurs in separate rooms. In some cases (or upon request), Dr. Earwicker will bring the parties together in the same room, either virtually or in-person. In other cases, the parties will not meet face-to-face. Either way, Dr. Earwicker facilitates the discussion and structures the mediation to move the parties toward a negotiated solution. If the parties agree on one or more issues, Dr. Earwicker provides a written settlement agreement for the parties to review and sign. Any mediation agreement is completely voluntary and between the parties to the dispute.

Do I Have to See the Other Party Face-to-Face?

In any mediation, face-to-face contact is not required for a successful mediation. Sometimes it may be beneficial to convene a joint session with the parties all in one room (either virtually or in-person). At other times, depending on the nature of the conflict, face-to-face interaction may not be desirable or warranted. Ultimately, it is up to the parties to decide whether or not to meet face-to-face. This is true whether the mediation services are provided virtually or in-person.

Is Mediation Binding?

Unlike arbitration (where an arbitrator issues a binding decision on the facts of the case), mediation does not result in a binding decision by the mediator. The parties in a mediation are the ones who decide whether to agree on one or more issues. Only they can "bind" the other party through mutual agreement. In this way, a mediation settlement agreement between the parties can be binding as a contract between them. But the mediator's job is not to make a decision. Rather, the mediator facilitates discussions between the parties and helps them arrive at an agreed-upon solution.

Do I Need a Lawyer to Mediate?

Hiring an attorney is not a pre-requisite to mediation. At the same time, you are always welcome to hire an attorney who represents you and your interests in mediation. Keep in mind that the mediator is a neutral party and does not represent either party in the dispute. Thus, you may elect to seek out legal representation if you want someone who can represent you and your interests. Ultimately, though, the success of mediation depends on the parties' willingness to engage in good faith and work toward solutions. Hiring an attorney may or may not further those goals.

How Long Does Mediation Take?

The length of mediation depends on the number and complexity of issues mediated. Some mediations with fairly straightforward issues can be conducted in just a few hours. Most divorce mediations take between 10-15 hours to complete, including pre-mediation work with the parties, the mediation itself, and post-mediation settlement work. Some mediations with more complex issues, more than two parties, or other pending legal matters may take longer. On average, though, planning for 10 hours of mediation is a reasonable estimate.

Should I Just Mediate My Own Dispute to Save Time and Money?

Mediations are like any other professional service: it is in your best interest to contract with a trained and experienced mediator like Dr. Earwicker in order to navigate the complexities of negotiations and conflict resolution. There is great value in hiring a third-party neutral - the mediator - to assist with the process of conflict resolution. A trained, experienced mediator can skillfully navigate complex interpersonal, psychological, and transactional dynamics. A skilled neutral brings a fresh perspective and a dispassionate evaluation of the situation. This third-party view, especially when coupled with expertise and skill, is an invaluable part of the mediation process.

Is Virtual Mediation as Good as In-Person Mediation?

Advances in technology have made it possible to replicate the effectiveness of in-person mediation services in remote, online, and virtual formats. Some people prefer the in-person format because of the ability to be in the same room with the other party or parties to a dispute. This can be true for any type of dispute, from divorce mediations to contract negotiations and employment disputes. However, all of the dynamics of an effective mediation (including separate "caucuses" and joint "conferences") are easily replicated in virtual platforms. Virtual mediation can also save time and money, because there are no transportation costs, and parties in different locations do not have to negotiate the location of an in-person mediation. In short, virtual mediation can be just as effective as in-person mediation services. Live video streaming and other online technologies make virtual mediation just as effective as in-person counterparts.

How Much Will Mediation Cost?

Prices include all mediation services, from pre-convening consultation through post-mediation settlement work.

Initial Consultation

Free No Obligation Consultation
  • 30 Minutes
  • Consultation covers the Nature and Extent of Conflict and Goals for all Parties Involved
  • No Obligation to Continue with VirNet Mediation
  • Discuss your Situation in Depth

Hourly Rate

Contact
for Hourly Rates and a Custom Estimate
  • Competitive Rates
  • Total Hours Depend on Nature and Extent of Conflict
  • Billing can be Divided
  • Convenient Scheduling
get a quote

Connecticut Educational Mediation, Consultation, and Training

Connecticut Educational Mediation, Consultation, & Training with Dr. Benjamin J. Earwicker, J.D., Ph.D.

Connecticut Educational Mediation

Your Solution for Conflict Resolution

Dealing with institutional conflict, employee complaints, and other workplace issues?

Dr. Earwicker can help!

VirNet Mediation offers a 3-step approach for schools, colleges, & universities dealing with conflict, complaints, and other HR issues

1. Consultation

2. Investigation & Recommendations

3. Training

Connecticut Educational Mediation

Use our 3-step approach to resolve and prevent future conflict聽

Step 1

Consultation
  • Discuss and identify issues & scope; provide initial recommendations; create an action plan

Step 2

Investigation
  • Review documentation; conduct interviews & listening sessions; draft comprehensive reports with detailed recommendations

Step 3

Training
  • Customized training on any HR employment law topic; sexual harassment, DEI, respectful workplace & more

Dr. Earwicker's Connecticut Educational Mediation

Dr. Ben Earwicker provides expert mediation services, both online and remotely.

Meet the Expert

Dr. Ben Earwicker, J.D., Ph.D., provides expert mediation & consultation, drawing on his nearly two decades of experience with conflict resolution and mediation. He has successfully mediated hundreds of disputes through his national private practice and administration of a state-wide mediation program through the Idaho Human Rights Commission.

Why Mediate with Dr. Earwicker?

Ben’s empathetic approach to conflict resolution ensures the best potential for reaching agreement and discovering a way through conflict. He knows how to navigate complex, technical, and emotionally-charged disputes in almost any context, from employment and labor disputes to family and divorce conflicts to contracts and corporate negotiations. Ben has helped many parties reach mutually-acceptable outcomes through his expert mediation and dispute resolution services.

Contact Dr. Earwicker today, and lean on Ben’s expertise to help resolve your conflict.

The Solution for Your Conflict Resolution

Conflict comes in all shapes and sizes. But at its core, all conflict represents a huge drain of time, money, energy, and other resources. And even though your instinct may be to fight it out, costly legal battles and unresolved conflict can drag on for years with no end in sight.

The cost of conflict is enormous.

Think about the cost of your conflict. Even though you might be on the right side of the situation, there’s no guarantee you can convince the other party of that. In fact, conflict tends to polarize positions and make things even worse over time. Fighting to win is exhausting, and it eventually takes its toll.聽聽

That’s where my mediation can help.

Done right, mediation offers a fresh perspective from a neutral third-party. With mediation, you can finally find a way through your conflict with a skilled facilitator who knows how to assist in a productive negotiation and the conflict resolution process.聽

Use my expertise to get “unstuck.”

There’s nothing worse than feeling stuck in a conflict you can’t escape. Even if you have the means to fight it out in court or see the conflict through to the bitter end, it’s rarely worth it.

I can help.

Talk with me today about how my mediation services can help you move more quickly through your conflict toward resolution and settlement.聽

Put this conflict behind you, once and for all.

Connecticut Educational Mediation

We have what you need for mediation, consultation, investigation, and training

Step 1

Consultation
  • Discuss Issues
  • Identify Key Players
  • Determine Scope
  • Discuss Framework & Approach
  • Provide Initial Estimates
  • Develop an Action Plan

Step 2

Investigation
  • Document Review
  • Issue Evaluation
  • Interviews & Listening Sessions
  • Individual & Group Sessions
  • Ongoing Consultation
  • Comprehensive Report/Findings
  • Detailed Recommendations

Step 3

Training
  • Any HR Employment Law Topics
  • State & Federal Anti-Discrimination Laws
  • Sexual Harassment Prevention
  • Respectful Workplace
  • Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
  • Manager-Specific Disability Law, Harassment Prevention, & More!

Connecticut Educational Mediation, Consulting, & Training

HR & Employment Law Trainings

Dr. Earwicker provides a range of Human Resources and employment law trainings based on his extensive experience as director of an administrative law enforcement agency, mediator, attorney, academic administrator, and professor. Trainings are tailored to your institution and employee needs, and topics can be expanded or combined, depending on your preferences.聽

The following list includes the most commonly requested trainings; others are available on request:

  1. Harassment and Sexual Harassment Prevention

  2. State and Federal Anti-Discrimination Laws

  3. Respectful Workplace: Preventing and Addressing Harassment, Discrimination, and Incivility

  4. Workplace Reporting and Resolution Procedures

  5. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging: Something for Everyone

  6. Disability Accommodations and the Interactive Process

  7. Service Animals in the Workplace and Public Places

  8. Hiring and Firing Best Practices for Managers and Supervisors

  9. How and When do the ADA and FMLA overlap?

  10. Terms and Conditions of Employment: Best Practices for Supervisors to Maintain Fairness and Equity in the Workplace

  11. Updates on Specific Statutes (ADA, Title VII, PWFA, etc.)

  12. Sex, gender, Sexual Orientation, and Gender Identity: State and Federal Protections in the Workplace

  13. Age and Age Discrimination in the Workplace: Preventing Discrimination Against Older Workers

  14. EEOC and State Agency Investigative Processes: What You Can Expect When You are a Party to a Case Before an Fair Employment Practice Agency or Commission

Mediation Services Consultation

Ready for your free, no-obligation consultation?

If you have questions about mediation and whether mediation would be a good fit for you and your situation, use this form to send Dr. Earwicker a message, and we’ll set up an initial, free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your situation in greater detail.聽 Dr. Earwicker can provide you with answers to your questions and a specific estimate, based on your mediation needs.

Call or Text Ben directly at (208) 440-5973

Please describe the type of mediation you are interested in, and any other information you would like me to know about your mediation needs.

Employment & Labor Mediation in Connecticut

Connecticut Educational Mediation can help resolve any school, college, or university dispute

Sometimes, educational workplace interactions can take a turn for the worse. Whether you’re dealing with interpersonal conflict, personnel issues, contract and labor disputes, discrimination complaints, or any other employment issue, educational mediation can provide a way forward. The situation doesn’t have to keep escalating; you can work with a neutral, third-party mediator to help resolve the conflict and create a fresh start.

Educational Mediation, Consultation, & Training Solutions in Connecticut

Whether you are an employee, manager, or employer, you can access the benefits of mediation to resolve workplace conflict. Our mediation, consulting, and training can help you address any type of labor and employment dispute, at any stage of conflict. Contact us today to discuss our mediation services and how we can best meet your mediation needs.

Employment & Labor Resources in Connecticut

As in other states, private and public employers in Connecticut are required to comply with both state and federal employment laws for everything from overtime pay to Family Medical Leave Act leave and disability accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act.聽 Employees and employers in the state have a number of resources for navigating issues in the workplace.

The Connecticut Department of Labor, the state’s equivalent of the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL), provides oversight of wage and hour issues, unemployment insurance, and other state workplace regulations and statutes. (To compare state and federal regulations, for example, you can view state policies on minimum wage and other workplace information on the USDOL site). The Department also provides economic data and resources to employers in the state.聽

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), a federal agency, provides resources, information, and guidance to employers and employees in Connecticut. The EEOC also investigates and adjudicates discrimination complaints in the state. The Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities聽operates in the state as a Fair Employment Practice Agency (FEPA). A state or local FEPA enforces state anti-discrimination laws and often has a workshare agreement in place with the federal EEOC so they can work together to process state and federal complaints at the same time.

What Clients Are Saying

Frequently Asked Questions - Connecticut Educational Mediation

What Does Mediation Look Like?

Mediation is a structured conversation and negotiation. The parties first meet separately with Dr. Earwicker. He explores each person's goals, ideals, and interests in detail. This helps structure mediation conversations. In some divorce mediations, parties opt to provide written position statements prior to the mediation, but that is not required. After meeting with the parties, Dr. Earwicker will schedule the mediation. Typically, the mediation occurs in separate rooms. In some cases (or upon request), Dr. Earwicker will bring the parties together in the same room, either virtually or in-person. In other cases, the parties will not meet face-to-face. Either way, Dr. Earwicker facilitates the discussion and structures the mediation to move the parties toward a negotiated solution. If the parties agree on one or more issues, Dr. Earwicker provides a written settlement agreement for the parties to review and sign. Any mediation agreement is completely voluntary and between the parties to the dispute.

Do I Have to See the Other Party Face-to-Face?

In any mediation, face-to-face contact is not required for a successful mediation. Sometimes it may be beneficial to convene a joint session with the parties all in one room (either virtually or in-person). At other times, depending on the nature of the conflict, face-to-face interaction may not be desirable or warranted. Ultimately, it is up to the parties to decide whether or not to meet face-to-face. This is true whether the mediation services are provided virtually or in-person.

Is Mediation Binding?

Unlike arbitration (where an arbitrator issues a binding decision on the facts of the case), mediation does not result in a binding decision by the mediator. The parties in a mediation are the ones who decide whether to agree on one or more issues. Only they can "bind" the other party through mutual agreement. In this way, a mediation settlement agreement between the parties can be binding as a contract between them. But the mediator's job is not to make a decision. Rather, the mediator facilitates discussions between the parties and helps them arrive at an agreed-upon solution.

Do I Need a Lawyer to Mediate?

Hiring an attorney is not a pre-requisite to mediation. At the same time, you are always welcome to hire an attorney who represents you and your interests in mediation. Keep in mind that the mediator is a neutral party and does not represent either party in the dispute. Thus, you may elect to seek out legal representation if you want someone who can represent you and your interests. Ultimately, though, the success of mediation depends on the parties' willingness to engage in good faith and work toward solutions. Hiring an attorney may or may not further those goals.

How Long Does Mediation Take?

The length of mediation depends on the number and complexity of issues mediated. Some mediations with fairly straightforward issues can be conducted in just a few hours. Most divorce mediations take between 10-15 hours to complete, including pre-mediation work with the parties, the mediation itself, and post-mediation settlement work. Some mediations with more complex issues, more than two parties, or other pending legal matters may take longer. On average, though, planning for 10 hours of mediation is a reasonable estimate.

Should I Just Mediate My Own Dispute to Save Time and Money?

Mediations are like any other professional service: it is in your best interest to contract with a trained and experienced mediator like Dr. Earwicker in order to navigate the complexities of negotiations and conflict resolution. There is great value in hiring a third-party neutral - the mediator - to assist with the process of conflict resolution. A trained, experienced mediator can skillfully navigate complex interpersonal, psychological, and transactional dynamics. A skilled neutral brings a fresh perspective and a dispassionate evaluation of the situation. This third-party view, especially when coupled with expertise and skill, is an invaluable part of the mediation process.

Is Virtual Mediation as Good as In-Person Mediation?

Advances in technology have made it possible to replicate the effectiveness of in-person mediation services in remote, online, and virtual formats. Some people prefer the in-person format because of the ability to be in the same room with the other party or parties to a dispute. This can be true for any type of dispute, from divorce mediations to contract negotiations and employment disputes. However, all of the dynamics of an effective mediation (including separate "caucuses" and joint "conferences") are easily replicated in virtual platforms. Virtual mediation can also save time and money, because there are no transportation costs, and parties in different locations do not have to negotiate the location of an in-person mediation. In short, virtual mediation can be just as effective as in-person mediation services. Live video streaming and other online technologies make virtual mediation just as effective as in-person counterparts.

How Much Will Mediation Cost?

Prices include all mediation services, from pre-convening consultation through post-mediation settlement work.

Initial Consultation

Free No Obligation Consultation
  • 30 Minutes
  • Consultation covers the Nature and Extent of Conflict and Goals for all Parties Involved
  • No Obligation to Continue with VirNet Mediation
  • Discuss your Situation in Depth

Hourly Rate

Contact
for Hourly Rates and a Custom Estimate
  • Competitive Rates
  • Total Hours Depend on Nature and Extent of Conflict
  • Billing can be Divided
  • Convenient Scheduling
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Mediaci贸n Waterbury en Espa帽ol

Servicios De Mediaci贸n Waterbury聽Con Dr. Benjamin J. Earwicker, J.D., Ph.D.

Mediaci贸n Waterbury

Servicios de Mediaci贸n Waterbury con el Dr. Earwicker

Dr. Ben Earwicker provides expert mediation services, both online and remotely.

Conoce al Experto

El Dr. Ben Earwicker, J.D., Ph.D., brinda mediaci贸n experta, bas谩ndose en sus casi dos d茅cadas de experiencia en resoluci贸n de conflictos y mediaci贸n. Ha mediado con 茅xito en docenas de disputas a trav茅s de su pr谩ctica privada nacional y la administraci贸n de un programa de mediaci贸n en todo el estado a trav茅s de la Comisi贸n de Derechos Humanos de Idaho.

驴Por qu茅 mediar con el Dr. Earwicker?

El enfoque emp谩tico de Ben para la resoluci贸n de conflictos asegura el mejor potencial para llegar a un acuerdo y descubrir una forma de superar el conflicto. Sabe c贸mo navegar disputas complejas, t茅cnicas y emocionalmente cargadas en casi cualquier contexto, desde disputas laborales y laborales hasta conflictos familiares y de divorcio, contratos y negociaciones corporativas. Ben ha ayudado a muchas partes a alcanzar resultados mutuamente aceptables a trav茅s de sus servicios expertos de mediaci贸n y resoluci贸n de disputas.

Comun铆quese con el Dr. Earwicker hoy y ap贸yese en la experiencia de Ben para ayudarlo a resolver su conflicto.

Nuestra Soluci贸n para su Resoluci贸n de Conflictos

El conflicto viene en todas las formas y tama帽os. Pero en esencia, todo conflicto representa una enorme p茅rdida de tiempo, dinero, energ铆a y otros recursos. Y a pesar de que su instinto puede ser luchar para resolverlo, las costosas batallas legales y los conflictos no resueltos pueden prolongarse durante a帽os sin un final a la vista..

El costo del conflicto es enorme.

Piense en el costo de su conflicto. A pesar de que usted puede estar en el lado correcto de la situaci贸n, no hay garant铆a de que pueda convencer a la otra parte de eso. De hecho, el conflicto tiende a polarizar posiciones y empeorar las cosas con el tiempo. Luchar para ganar es agotador y eventualmente pasa factura.聽聽

Ah铆 es donde la mediaci贸n puede ayudar.

Bien hecha, la mediaci贸n ofrece una nueva perspectiva desde un tercero neutral. Con la mediaci贸n, finalmente puede encontrar una manera de resolver su conflicto con un facilitador capacitado que sabe c贸mo ayudar en una negociaci贸n productiva y el proceso de resoluci贸n de conflictos.聽

Utilice nuestra experiencia para “desatascarse”.

No hay nada peor que sentirse atrapado en un conflicto del que no puede escapar. Incluso si tiene los medios para pelear en la corte o llevar el conflicto hasta el final amargo, rara vez vale la pena.

Nosotros podemos ayudar.

Hable con nosotros hoy sobre c贸mo nuestros servicios de mediaci贸n pueden ayudarlo a avanzar m谩s r谩pidamente a trav茅s de su conflicto hacia la resoluci贸n y el arreglo.

Deja este conflicto atr谩s, de una vez por todas.

Resuelva su conflicto - Cont谩ctenos - Mediaci贸n Waterbury

Elija al Dr. Earwicker para su Mediaci贸n Waterbury

Mediaci贸n Waterbury

Supere su Conflicto - Servicios de Mediaci贸n Waterbury

Cuando est谩 envuelto en un conflicto, puedes sentir que nunca podr谩 seguir adelante. Pero un mediador h谩bil puede ayudarlo a superar el estancamiento y encontrar el camino a seguir. Es bueno tener un mediador neutral externo para ayudar a ver las cosas de manera diferente. El Dr. Earwicker puede ayudar a las partes con un di谩logo significativo, una negociaci贸n intencional y soluciones bien pensadas incluso para las disputas m谩s dif铆ciles.

No permita que los conflictos consuman m谩s de su tiempo y energ铆a. Invierta en soluciones con un mediador capacitado y experimentado. Nadie puede garantizar el 茅xito en la mediaci贸n, pero trabajar con un mediador experto es el mejor punto de partida para el proceso de negociaci贸n.

Tenemos las herramientas que necesita para abordar su conflicto y trabajar hacia la resoluci贸n. No existe una bala de plata para resolver disputas, pero el Dr. Earwicker tiene las habilidades y la experiencia para mejorar sus posibilidades de resolver finalmente su conflicto.

Cont谩ctenos hoy para programar su mediaci贸n en Waterbury.

Mediaci贸n Connecticut

El sitio web del Poder Judicial de Connecticut brinda excelente informaci贸n y recursos sobre la mediaci贸n en Connecticut, incluso muchos detalles de mediaci贸n por las Cortes de Connecticut.

El sitio web de la Asociaci贸n de Mediaci贸n de Connecticut tambi茅n brinda excelente informaci贸n y recursos sobre la mediaci贸n en Connecticut, incluso datos e informaci贸n sobre la mediaci贸n.

No existen requisitos de certificaci贸n estatal o federal para mediar en Connecticut. Sin embargo, la mediaci贸n ordenada por la corte puede tener ciertos requisitos, los que puede ver en esta lista completa de requisitos estatales para los mediadores de la corte.

Al elegir un mediador, desea evaluar la experiencia, las credenciales y las 谩reas de especializaci贸n del mediador para asegurarse de que se le cae bien y que pueda ayudar con el conflicto que est谩 tratando de resolver.

驴Cu谩nto Costar谩 la Mediaci贸n?

Los precios incluyen todos los servicios de mediaci贸n, desde la consulta previa a la convocatoria hasta el trabajo de resoluci贸n posterior a la mediaci贸n.

Consultaci贸n Inicial

$ 99 Tarifa 煤nica
  • 60 Minutos
  • La consulta cubre el alcance del conflicto y los objetivos de todas las partes involucradas
  • Sin obligaci贸n de continuar con la mediaci贸n virtual
  • Discuta su situaci贸n en profundidad

Tarifa por Hora

Cont谩cteme
para tarifas y una estimaci贸n personalizada
  • Tarifas competitivas
  • El total de horas de mediaci贸n depende del alcance del conflicto
  • La facturaci贸n se puede dividir
  • Programaci贸n conveniente
estimaci贸n

PREGUNTAS FRECUENTES - MEDIACI脫N Waterbury

驴C贸mo es la mediaci贸n?

La mediaci贸n es una conversaci贸n estructurada y una negociaci贸n. Las partes primero se re煤nen por separado con el Dr. Earwicker. Explora en detalle las metas, ideales e intereses de cada persona. Esto ayuda a estructurar las conversaciones de mediaci贸n. En algunas mediaciones, las partes optan por proporcionar declaraciones de posici贸n por escrito antes de la mediaci贸n, pero eso no es obligatorio. Despu茅s de reunirse con las partes, el Dr. Earwicker programar谩 la mediaci贸n. Por lo general, la mediaci贸n ocurre en salas separadas. En algunos casos (o previa solicitud), el Dr. Earwicker reunir谩 a las partes en la misma sala, ya sea virtualmente o en persona. En otros casos, las partes no se encontrar谩n cara a cara. De cualquier manera, el Dr. Earwicker facilita la discusi贸n y estructura la mediaci贸n para llevar a las partes hacia una soluci贸n negociada. Si las partes est谩n de acuerdo en uno o m谩s temas, el Dr. Earwicker proporciona un acuerdo de conciliaci贸n por escrito para que las partes lo revisen y firmen. Cualquier acuerdo de mediaci贸n es completamente voluntario y entre las partes en disputa.

驴Tengo que ver a la otra parte cara a cara?

En cualquier mediaci贸n, no se requiere contacto cara a cara para una mediaci贸n exitosa. A veces puede ser beneficioso convocar una sesi贸n conjunta con todas las partes en una sala (ya sea virtualmente o en persona). En otras ocasiones, dependiendo del contexto del conflicto, la interacci贸n cara a cara puede no ser deseable o justificada. En 煤ltima instancia, depende de las partes decidir si se re煤nen o no cara a cara. Esto es cierto ya sea que los servicios de mediaci贸n se brinden virtualmente o en persona.

驴La mediaci贸n es vinculante?

A diferencia del arbitraje (donde un 谩rbitro emite una decisi贸n vinculante sobre los hechos del caso), la mediaci贸n no da como resultado una decisi贸n vinculante del mediador. Las partes en una mediaci贸n son las que deciden si convienen en uno o m谩s asuntos. Solo ellos pueden "vincular" a la otra parte de mutuo acuerdo. De esta manera, un acuerdo de resoluci贸n de mediaci贸n entre las partes puede ser vinculante como un contrato entre ellas. Pero el trabajo del mediador no es tomar una decisi贸n. Mejor dicho, el mediador facilita las discusiones entre las partes y las ayuda a llegar a una soluci贸n acordada.

驴Necesito un/a abogado/a para mediar?

La contrataci贸n de un/a abogado/a no es un requisito previo para la mediaci贸n. Al mismo tiempo, siempre puede contratar a un/a abogado/a que lo represente a usted y sus intereses en la mediaci贸n. Recuerde que el mediador es una parte neutral y no representa a ninguna de las partes en la disputa. Por lo tanto, puede optar por buscar representaci贸n legal si quiere a alguien que pueda representarlo a usted y sus intereses. Sin embargo, en 煤ltima instancia, el 茅xito de la mediaci贸n depende de la voluntad de las partes de participar de buena fe y trabajar para encontrar soluciones. Contratar a un/a abogado/a puede o no promover esos objetivos.

驴Cu谩nto dura la mediaci贸n?

La duraci贸n de la mediaci贸n depende del n煤mero y la complejidad de los asuntos tratados. Algunas mediaciones con problemas bastante sencillos se pueden realizar en unas pocas horas. La mayor铆a de las mediaciones de divorcio tardan entre 10 y 15 horas en completarse, incluido el trabajo previo a la mediaci贸n con las partes, la mediaci贸n en s铆 y el trabajo de resoluci贸n posterior a la mediaci贸n. Algunas mediaciones con asuntos m谩s complejos, m谩s de dos partes u otros asuntos legales pendientes pueden tomar m谩s tiempo. Sin embargo, en promedio, la planificaci贸n de 10 horas de mediaci贸n es una estimaci贸n razonable.

驴Deber铆a mediar mi propia disputa para ahorrar tiempo y dinero?

Las mediaciones son como cualquier otro servicio profesional: le conviene contratar a un mediador capacitado y experimentado como el Dr. Earwicker para navegar por las complejidades de las negociaciones y la resoluci贸n de conflictos. Es de gran valor contratar a un tercero neutral, el mediador, para ayudar con el proceso de resoluci贸n de conflictos. Un mediador capacitado y experimentado puede navegar h谩bilmente din谩micas interpersonales, psicol贸gicas y transaccionales complejas. Un neutral experto aporta una nueva perspectiva y una evaluaci贸n desapasionada de la situaci贸n. Esta opini贸n de terceros, especialmente cuando se combina con experiencia y habilidad, es una parte invaluable del proceso de mediaci贸n.

驴Es la mediaci贸n virtual tan buena como la mediaci贸n en persona?

Los avances tecnol贸gicos han hecho posible replicar la eficacia de los servicios de mediaci贸n en persona en formatos remotos, en l铆nea y virtuales. Algunas personas prefieren el formato en persona debido a la posibilidad de estar en la misma habitaci贸n con la otra parte o partes en disputa. Esto puede ser cierto para cualquier tipo de disputa, desde mediaciones de divorcio hasta negociaciones de contratos y disputas laborales. Sin embargo, todas las din谩micas de una mediaci贸n efectiva (incluyendo "caucus" separados y "conferencias" conjuntas) se replican f谩cilmente en plataformas virtuales. La mediaci贸n virtual tambi茅n puede ahorrar tiempo y dinero, porque no hay costos de transporte y las partes en diferentes lugares no tienen que negociar la ubicaci贸n de una mediaci贸n en persona. En resumen, la mediaci贸n virtual puede ser tan efectiva como los servicios de mediaci贸n en persona. La transmisi贸n de video en vivo y otras tecnolog铆as en l铆nea hacen que la mediaci贸n virtual sea tan efectiva como las contrapartes en persona.

Mediaci贸n Stamford en Espa帽ol

Servicios De Mediaci贸n Stamford聽Con Dr. Benjamin J. Earwicker, J.D., Ph.D.

Mediaci贸n Stamford

Servicios de Mediaci贸n Stamford con el Dr. Earwicker

Dr. Ben Earwicker provides expert mediation services, both online and remotely.

Conoce al Experto

El Dr. Ben Earwicker, J.D., Ph.D., brinda mediaci贸n experta, bas谩ndose en sus casi dos d茅cadas de experiencia en resoluci贸n de conflictos y mediaci贸n. Ha mediado con 茅xito en docenas de disputas a trav茅s de su pr谩ctica privada nacional y la administraci贸n de un programa de mediaci贸n en todo el estado a trav茅s de la Comisi贸n de Derechos Humanos de Idaho.

驴Por qu茅 mediar con el Dr. Earwicker?

El enfoque emp谩tico de Ben para la resoluci贸n de conflictos asegura el mejor potencial para llegar a un acuerdo y descubrir una forma de superar el conflicto. Sabe c贸mo navegar disputas complejas, t茅cnicas y emocionalmente cargadas en casi cualquier contexto, desde disputas laborales y laborales hasta conflictos familiares y de divorcio, contratos y negociaciones corporativas. Ben ha ayudado a muchas partes a alcanzar resultados mutuamente aceptables a trav茅s de sus servicios expertos de mediaci贸n y resoluci贸n de disputas.

Comun铆quese con el Dr. Earwicker hoy y ap贸yese en la experiencia de Ben para ayudarlo a resolver su conflicto.

Nuestra Soluci贸n para su Resoluci贸n de Conflictos

El conflicto viene en todas las formas y tama帽os. Pero en esencia, todo conflicto representa una enorme p茅rdida de tiempo, dinero, energ铆a y otros recursos. Y a pesar de que su instinto puede ser luchar para resolverlo, las costosas batallas legales y los conflictos no resueltos pueden prolongarse durante a帽os sin un final a la vista..

El costo del conflicto es enorme.

Piense en el costo de su conflicto. A pesar de que usted puede estar en el lado correcto de la situaci贸n, no hay garant铆a de que pueda convencer a la otra parte de eso. De hecho, el conflicto tiende a polarizar posiciones y empeorar las cosas con el tiempo. Luchar para ganar es agotador y eventualmente pasa factura.聽聽

Ah铆 es donde la mediaci贸n puede ayudar.

Bien hecha, la mediaci贸n ofrece una nueva perspectiva desde un tercero neutral. Con la mediaci贸n, finalmente puede encontrar una manera de resolver su conflicto con un facilitador capacitado que sabe c贸mo ayudar en una negociaci贸n productiva y el proceso de resoluci贸n de conflictos.聽

Utilice nuestra experiencia para “desatascarse”.

No hay nada peor que sentirse atrapado en un conflicto del que no puede escapar. Incluso si tiene los medios para pelear en la corte o llevar el conflicto hasta el final amargo, rara vez vale la pena.

Nosotros podemos ayudar.

Hable con nosotros hoy sobre c贸mo nuestros servicios de mediaci贸n pueden ayudarlo a avanzar m谩s r谩pidamente a trav茅s de su conflicto hacia la resoluci贸n y el arreglo.

Deja este conflicto atr谩s, de una vez por todas.

Resuelva su conflicto - Cont谩ctenos - Mediaci贸n Stamford

Elija al Dr. Earwicker para su Mediaci贸n Stamford

Mediaci贸n Stamford

Supere su Conflicto - Servicios de Mediaci贸n Stamford

Cuando est谩 envuelto en un conflicto, puedes sentir que nunca podr谩 seguir adelante. Pero un mediador h谩bil puede ayudarlo a superar el estancamiento y encontrar el camino a seguir. Es bueno tener un mediador neutral externo para ayudar a ver las cosas de manera diferente. El Dr. Earwicker puede ayudar a las partes con un di谩logo significativo, una negociaci贸n intencional y soluciones bien pensadas incluso para las disputas m谩s dif铆ciles.

No permita que los conflictos consuman m谩s de su tiempo y energ铆a. Invierta en soluciones con un mediador capacitado y experimentado. Nadie puede garantizar el 茅xito en la mediaci贸n, pero trabajar con un mediador experto es el mejor punto de partida para el proceso de negociaci贸n.

Tenemos las herramientas que necesita para abordar su conflicto y trabajar hacia la resoluci贸n. No existe una bala de plata para resolver disputas, pero el Dr. Earwicker tiene las habilidades y la experiencia para mejorar sus posibilidades de resolver finalmente su conflicto.

Cont谩ctenos hoy para programar su mediaci贸n en Stamford.

Mediaci贸n Connecticut

El sitio web del Poder Judicial de Connecticut brinda excelente informaci贸n y recursos sobre la mediaci贸n en Connecticut, incluso muchos detalles de mediaci贸n por las Cortes de Connecticut.

El sitio web de la Asociaci贸n de Mediaci贸n de Connecticut tambi茅n brinda excelente informaci贸n y recursos sobre la mediaci贸n en Connecticut, incluso datos e informaci贸n sobre la mediaci贸n.

No existen requisitos de certificaci贸n estatal o federal para mediar en Connecticut. Sin embargo, la mediaci贸n ordenada por la corte puede tener ciertos requisitos, los que puede ver en esta lista completa de requisitos estatales para los mediadores de la corte.

Al elegir un mediador, desea evaluar la experiencia, las credenciales y las 谩reas de especializaci贸n del mediador para asegurarse de que se le cae bien y que pueda ayudar con el conflicto que est谩 tratando de resolver.

驴Cu谩nto Costar谩 la Mediaci贸n?

Los precios incluyen todos los servicios de mediaci贸n, desde la consulta previa a la convocatoria hasta el trabajo de resoluci贸n posterior a la mediaci贸n.

Consultaci贸n Inicial

$ 99 Tarifa 煤nica
  • 60 Minutos
  • La consulta cubre el alcance del conflicto y los objetivos de todas las partes involucradas
  • Sin obligaci贸n de continuar con la mediaci贸n virtual
  • Discuta su situaci贸n en profundidad

Tarifa por Hora

Cont谩cteme
para tarifas y una estimaci贸n personalizada
  • Tarifas competitivas
  • El total de horas de mediaci贸n depende del alcance del conflicto
  • La facturaci贸n se puede dividir
  • Programaci贸n conveniente
estimaci贸n

PREGUNTAS FRECUENTES - MEDIACI脫N Stamford

驴C贸mo es la mediaci贸n?

La mediaci贸n es una conversaci贸n estructurada y una negociaci贸n. Las partes primero se re煤nen por separado con el Dr. Earwicker. Explora en detalle las metas, ideales e intereses de cada persona. Esto ayuda a estructurar las conversaciones de mediaci贸n. En algunas mediaciones, las partes optan por proporcionar declaraciones de posici贸n por escrito antes de la mediaci贸n, pero eso no es obligatorio. Despu茅s de reunirse con las partes, el Dr. Earwicker programar谩 la mediaci贸n. Por lo general, la mediaci贸n ocurre en salas separadas. En algunos casos (o previa solicitud), el Dr. Earwicker reunir谩 a las partes en la misma sala, ya sea virtualmente o en persona. En otros casos, las partes no se encontrar谩n cara a cara. De cualquier manera, el Dr. Earwicker facilita la discusi贸n y estructura la mediaci贸n para llevar a las partes hacia una soluci贸n negociada. Si las partes est谩n de acuerdo en uno o m谩s temas, el Dr. Earwicker proporciona un acuerdo de conciliaci贸n por escrito para que las partes lo revisen y firmen. Cualquier acuerdo de mediaci贸n es completamente voluntario y entre las partes en disputa.

驴Tengo que ver a la otra parte cara a cara?

En cualquier mediaci贸n, no se requiere contacto cara a cara para una mediaci贸n exitosa. A veces puede ser beneficioso convocar una sesi贸n conjunta con todas las partes en una sala (ya sea virtualmente o en persona). En otras ocasiones, dependiendo del contexto del conflicto, la interacci贸n cara a cara puede no ser deseable o justificada. En 煤ltima instancia, depende de las partes decidir si se re煤nen o no cara a cara. Esto es cierto ya sea que los servicios de mediaci贸n se brinden virtualmente o en persona.

驴La mediaci贸n es vinculante?

A diferencia del arbitraje (donde un 谩rbitro emite una decisi贸n vinculante sobre los hechos del caso), la mediaci贸n no da como resultado una decisi贸n vinculante del mediador. Las partes en una mediaci贸n son las que deciden si convienen en uno o m谩s asuntos. Solo ellos pueden "vincular" a la otra parte de mutuo acuerdo. De esta manera, un acuerdo de resoluci贸n de mediaci贸n entre las partes puede ser vinculante como un contrato entre ellas. Pero el trabajo del mediador no es tomar una decisi贸n. Mejor dicho, el mediador facilita las discusiones entre las partes y las ayuda a llegar a una soluci贸n acordada.

驴Necesito un/a abogado/a para mediar?

La contrataci贸n de un/a abogado/a no es un requisito previo para la mediaci贸n. Al mismo tiempo, siempre puede contratar a un/a abogado/a que lo represente a usted y sus intereses en la mediaci贸n. Recuerde que el mediador es una parte neutral y no representa a ninguna de las partes en la disputa. Por lo tanto, puede optar por buscar representaci贸n legal si quiere a alguien que pueda representarlo a usted y sus intereses. Sin embargo, en 煤ltima instancia, el 茅xito de la mediaci贸n depende de la voluntad de las partes de participar de buena fe y trabajar para encontrar soluciones. Contratar a un/a abogado/a puede o no promover esos objetivos.

驴Cu谩nto dura la mediaci贸n?

La duraci贸n de la mediaci贸n depende del n煤mero y la complejidad de los asuntos tratados. Algunas mediaciones con problemas bastante sencillos se pueden realizar en unas pocas horas. La mayor铆a de las mediaciones de divorcio tardan entre 10 y 15 horas en completarse, incluido el trabajo previo a la mediaci贸n con las partes, la mediaci贸n en s铆 y el trabajo de resoluci贸n posterior a la mediaci贸n. Algunas mediaciones con asuntos m谩s complejos, m谩s de dos partes u otros asuntos legales pendientes pueden tomar m谩s tiempo. Sin embargo, en promedio, la planificaci贸n de 10 horas de mediaci贸n es una estimaci贸n razonable.

驴Deber铆a mediar mi propia disputa para ahorrar tiempo y dinero?

Las mediaciones son como cualquier otro servicio profesional: le conviene contratar a un mediador capacitado y experimentado como el Dr. Earwicker para navegar por las complejidades de las negociaciones y la resoluci贸n de conflictos. Es de gran valor contratar a un tercero neutral, el mediador, para ayudar con el proceso de resoluci贸n de conflictos. Un mediador capacitado y experimentado puede navegar h谩bilmente din谩micas interpersonales, psicol贸gicas y transaccionales complejas. Un neutral experto aporta una nueva perspectiva y una evaluaci贸n desapasionada de la situaci贸n. Esta opini贸n de terceros, especialmente cuando se combina con experiencia y habilidad, es una parte invaluable del proceso de mediaci贸n.

驴Es la mediaci贸n virtual tan buena como la mediaci贸n en persona?

Los avances tecnol贸gicos han hecho posible replicar la eficacia de los servicios de mediaci贸n en persona en formatos remotos, en l铆nea y virtuales. Algunas personas prefieren el formato en persona debido a la posibilidad de estar en la misma habitaci贸n con la otra parte o partes en disputa. Esto puede ser cierto para cualquier tipo de disputa, desde mediaciones de divorcio hasta negociaciones de contratos y disputas laborales. Sin embargo, todas las din谩micas de una mediaci贸n efectiva (incluyendo "caucus" separados y "conferencias" conjuntas) se replican f谩cilmente en plataformas virtuales. La mediaci贸n virtual tambi茅n puede ahorrar tiempo y dinero, porque no hay costos de transporte y las partes en diferentes lugares no tienen que negociar la ubicaci贸n de una mediaci贸n en persona. En resumen, la mediaci贸n virtual puede ser tan efectiva como los servicios de mediaci贸n en persona. La transmisi贸n de video en vivo y otras tecnolog铆as en l铆nea hacen que la mediaci贸n virtual sea tan efectiva como las contrapartes en persona.

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