Mediation & Arbitration for Discrimination & Other Human Rights Disputes
We help resolve disputes related to discrimination and other human rights violations in many forms:
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Retaliation
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Harassment (including sexual harassment, gender-based harassment, and other forms of harassment)
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Unequal or differential treatment (e.g., disparate treatment, disparate impact)
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Wrongful termination
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Failure to accommodate
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Equal pay
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Other issues affecting individuals or those associated with individuals of certain protected classes—including but not limited to disability, medical condition, gender, sex, race, national origin, religion, faith, color, age, height, and weight.
At Big Little Insights, we mediate disputes related to
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Workplace or employment issues
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Places of public accommodation (e.g., businesses, transportation)
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Educational institutions (e.g., schools, universities)
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Housing
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Government
For cases originating in the United States, Big Little Insights mediates discrimination cases, civil rights cases, and civil liberties (i.e., free speech) cases related to federal, state, or local laws, such as the following:
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Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
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Rehabilitation Act of 1973
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Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
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Equal Pay Act
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California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA)
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Pregnancy Discrimination Act
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Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA)
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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
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Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
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Unruh Act
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First Amendment of the US Constitution
Big Little Insights can also mediate disputes related to international human rights laws.
Whether you're an HR professional, legal representative, or directly involved in a discrimination dispute, Big Little Insights can provide a confidential, respectful space for resolution.
Serving the San Francisco Bay Area—and Beyond
Big Little Insights offers virtual mediation services for all clients. In-person and hybrid options for mediation and arbitration are available for those located in the San Francisco Bay Area and other parts of Northern California (including San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, San Jose, Palo Alto, Redwood City, Marin County, Sacramento, and East Bay and South Bay communities) or willing to travel to San Francisco.
Get Started with Mediation
Looking for mediators near you who have experience mediating discrimination disputes, understand the psychology of why discrimination happens, and understand discrimination law? Begin with our simple mediation intake form and let us help guide your organization toward a just and lasting resolution.
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Get Started with Arbitration
Looking for arbitrators near you who have experience deciding discrimination disputes, understand the psychology of why discrimination happens, and understand discrimination law? Begin with our simple general intake form and let us help guide your organization toward a just and lasting resolution.
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Not Sure Whether to Choose Mediation or Arbitration?
If you're not sure whether to choose mediation or arbitration, fill out the general intake form, after which we can schedule a discovery call. Typically, mediation is the safer choice because if mediation fails, participants can participate in arbitration or take the case to court.
Other questions?
Whether you're facing sexual harassment, retaliation, or disability accommodation issues, our process is tailored to your needs, values, and goals.
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➤ Contact Us today to schedule a discovery session.