Thursday, March 25, 2010

On-Leave Human Resources Manager Jane Miller & City of Carmel-by-the-Sea: Mediation with Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services, Inc. (J•A•M•S)

ABSTRACT: With regard to on-leave Human Resources Manager Jane Miller’s legal complaint against the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea, et al. (M99513) alleging sexual harassment, age-based and sex-based employment discrimination and retaliation, the parties have agreed to mediation with Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services, Inc. (J•A•M•S) on Friday, March 26, 2010 in San Jose, CA., according to a case management statement filed by Jane Miller’s attorney, Michael Stamp. Information about JAMS and mediation is presented.

About JAMS

Fast Facts
JAMS is the largest private alternative dispute resolution (ADR) provider in the world. With its prestigious panel of neutrals, JAMS specializes in mediating and arbitrating complex, multi-party, business/commercial cases – those in which the choice of neutral is crucial.

The Experts
More than 250 full-time neutrals, including retired judges and attorneys with proven track records. Over 190 employee associates.

Resolution Rate
Based on past results, JAMS takes pride that almost all of the cases mediated, even the most complex ones, are successfully resolved

Mediation Defined

Nature of the Process

Mediation is a process wherein the parties meet with a mutually selected impartial and neutral person who assists them in the negotiation of their differences.

MEDIATIVE PROCESSES

In Mediative Processes, a third party neutral works to facilitate a negotiated settlement between the parties. The mediator facilitates the negotiations and evaluates the relative merits of the claims and defenses. The neutral does not have power to impose a solution or decision - the parties retain ultimate control over the outcome.

JAMS Mediation Guide
A Guide to Mediation for Lawyers and their Clients

JAMS Resolution Center-San Jose, CA.
160 W. Santa Clara Street
Suite 1150
San Jose, CA 95113

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

I pray Jane Miller does not settle and goes all the way to trial. I think she has a good case against the city and there is no other way for the public to know the extent of the malfeasance on the part of the mayor, council and city administrator without a trial with witnesses under oath. It would be a cleansing exercise for everyone and a lesson to all cities on what is and is not acceptable conduct.