• The JAMS Employment Practice
• Processes Tailored To Your Needs
• Command of the Law
• Respect for All Parties
• Neutrals You Trust

The JAMS Employment Practice

The JAMS Employment Practice is comprised of a group of neutrals who are dedicated to helping parties resolve employment disputes.

JAMS neutrals practice ADR full-time, building unparalleled expertise in employment dispute resolution.

Over the years, JAMS neutrals have worked with thousands of lawyers and their clients to settle some of the most challenging and sensitive employment matters.

With a complete understanding of the legal, business, and interpersonal issues facing employment practitioners, and a genuine respect for the parties involved, JAMS is raising the standard in employment dispute resolution.

Processes Tailored to Your Needs

The JAMS neutrals who are part of the Employment Practice know the unique dynamics and issues that arise in employment disputes. They work closely with lawyers and their clients to understand the key factual and legal issues and appreciate the interests that underlie the parties’ positions.

JAMS neutrals collaborate with the parties involved in each dispute to design flexible and individualized approaches that meet your needs.

JAMS specializes in:

• Sexual harassment
• Discrimination including: race, gender, age, disability, religion, national origin or sexual orientation
• Employment contracts
• Executive compensation
• ERISA and other employee benefits
• Workers’ compensation
• Non-competition and trade secrets
• Defamation
• Wrongful termination
• Employment related torts
• Class actions

Command of the Law

JAMS neutrals understand the statutes and developing case law that apply to employment matters. They appreciate the difficult issues that surround the employment litigation process and the risks and opportunities of taking employment disputes to court.

JAMS is deeply committed to continuing professional development for its neutrals. Briefings on current legal developments and how they may affect settlements are a part of everyday practice. In addition, JAMS conducts high-level education sessions for its neutrals that focus on the many specialties within employment law such as sexual harassment, disability claims and the different aspects of discrimination law.

When you choose a JAMS neutral, you’ve chosen the right neutral.

Respect for All Parties

In employment-related disputes, there is often more at stake than money. Futures are on the line -- failed relationships, bruised egos, and strong feelings are involved.

JAMS neutrals are experts in handling interpersonal conflict and dedicated to helping all sides reach a resolution. Their experience working with diverse groups of people in all types of difficult situations allows them to manage the emotional aspects of each case with skill and sensitivity. They are committed to helping people resolve disputes in a way that meets their fundamental needs and interests.

Neutrals You Trust

JAMS neutrals have earned the respect of lawyers on both sides of the bar. They are trusted for their neutrality and valued for their experience and expertise. They are selected time and time again because they get results.

The members of JAMS Employment Practice specialize in employment dispute resolution. JAMS neutrals have a demonstrated track record of resolving even the most challenging matters in a way that generates mutually beneficial results.

When you choose a JAMS neutral, you’ve chosen the right neutral.

JAMS neutrals are selected time and time again because they get results.