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William F. Watson 4786 - 349 W. Georgia St. Vancouver British Columbia V6B 4A4 Canada Phone: (604) 910 - 1024 
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MEDIATOR, ARBITRATOR, CONSULTANT Specializing in workplace and labour relations, wrongful dismissal, grievances, business, tenancy, insurance, & real estate conflicts. | |
CONFLICTS? DISPUTES? |
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 Human Resource Managers spend 42% of their time sorting out workplace disputes. Companies spend an average of $136,000 in legal fess fending of wrongful dismissal actions, lose 64% of the time, and face average U. S. jury awards of $600,000. However, early intervention thorugh arbitration and dispute resolution mechanisms can reduce those fingues to a fraction! Officially reported cases of discrimination and sexual harassment rose 2,166% in just 20 years, even though 90% of incidents still go unreported. Canadian courts are holding employers 'vicariously liable' for actions of staff and consistently find 'in-house' investigations 'inherently biased'. Outside, independent professionals are now a must for companies wishing to avoid liability and prevent lawsuits. Mr. Watson guarantees substantial savings in costs, time, resources, grief, and productivity. Mr. Watson is also an entertaining speaker who conducts education seminars and workshops, providing 30 minute No Obligation in-service staff seminars on 'Managing Workplace Conflict', and 'Dispute Resolution for the Real Estate Professional'. | |
ARBITRATION |
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 Arbitration is a process presided over by an independent professional who reviews the evidence and arguments of each disputing party. Upon entering into the arbitration process, parties agree to be bound by the decision of the arbitrator in the same fashion as a contract at common law. The arbitrator brings disputing parties together in a neutral site and invites evidence and arguments in private and in confidence. The arbitrator maintains neutrality and ensures fairness throughout the process. Arbitration is an expedient, inexpensive, legally binding dispute resolution process where legal costs are eliminated or minimized. Costs are shared by the parties and decisions are normally given within 10 days of the close of hearing(s). | |
HOW DO I START? |
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 Initial consultation is Free! And if you don't start mediation, government will! The Law and Equity Act of BC now regulates that almost all civil claims are subject to mediation, which is entered into simply after one party files a 'Form 1'. Participation is then mandatory!, with costs shared - like it or not. To commence a an arbitration or complaint investigation you need only contact Mr. William F. Watson by e-mail (wfwatson@dccnet.com) or by telephone at (604) 910 - 1024. Parties will then be contacted and arrangements made to bring the disputing parties together as soon as possible, after which time each party will be given a full and adequate opportunity to make his or her case, to enter information and evidence relevant to the dispute and to have his or her arguments and advancements heard and considered. There is no cost for initial consultation. | |
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