Jeffrey T Zaino

October 20, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Fortunately for companies that file for Chapter 11, bankruptcy courts are embracing virtual alternative dispute resolution processes to handle cases during this extraordinary period. Engaging in online mediation, and arbitration, can expedite Chapter 11 cases toward an equitable conclusion, while ensuring social-distancing.

By Jeffrey T. Zaino

6 minute read

January 09, 2017 | Connecticut Law Tribune

The appellate arbitral panel applies a standard of review more expansive than that allowed by existing federal and state statutes to vacate an award.

By KAREN JALKUT and JEFFREY T. ZAINO

9 minute read

February 28, 2014 | Connecticut Law Tribune

One of the most critical phases of an arbitration process is selecting an arbitrator. Sometimes the parties come to the process with a mutually agreeable arbitrator. In most cases, however, the initial phases of an arbitration case are contentious and parties do not agree on much, let alone who will serve as the arbitrator.

By KAREN JALKUT and JEFFREY T. ZAINO

4 minute read

July 05, 2012 | New York Law Journal

Jay D. Goldstein, who serves on the American Arbitration Association, New York City Employment Panel, and Jeffrey T. Zaino, vice president of the Labor, Employment and Elections Division of AAA, write: Wisdom of the neutral aside, clearly not all employment arbitrators are alike. Exactly how arbitrators manage the process, decide cases, and bill for their time varies significantly. Their background and training should influence your decision making.

By Jay D. Goldstein and Jeffrey T. Zaino

8 minute read

November 30, 2012 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Workplace bias and discrimination can cause countless problems for a company and its employees. A few examples include high absenteeism, low morale, low productivity, high turnover, workplace violence, and lawsuits. This article will look at what constitutes workplace discrimination, why it occurs and manifests, and what can be done to eliminate such discrimination in the workplace.

By KAREN JALKUT and JEFFREY T. ZAINO

5 minute read

March 22, 2012 | New Jersey Law Journal

Achieve speed, economy and justice in the arbitration process, without using the same tools and methods advocates employ in court proceedings.

By Jeffrey T. Zaino

6 minute read

June 15, 2012 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Employment disputes have successfully been resolved by arbitration for many decades. Arbitration is an effective way to achieve speed, economy, and justice in the resolution of many types of employment disputes.

By KAREN JAKULT and JEFFREY T. ZAINO

5 minute read

November 29, 2012 | New Jersey Law Journal

The law clearly backs the enforceability of employment arbitration agreements, but it is the employer's responsibility to ensure that its arbitration program provides due process safeguards and is fundamentally fair.

By Jeffrey T. Zaino

7 minute read