When people come to us, they often say what they want most is justice. They want their employer to take responsibility, to acknowledge what happened, and to make things right. We want that too. But in the world we live in, accountability often takes the form of money. When a company has to pay for breaking the law, whether through discrimination, retaliation, or wrongful termination, it’s a sign that their actions have real consequences. That may not be the kind of justice yo

If your case is going to mediation, it’s completely normal to feel uncertain about what to expect. Mediation can sound formal or...