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Mediation Provides A Non-adversarial Opportunity

WHY MEDIATE?

It’s Flexible: Mediation provides a non-adversarial opportunity to resolve issues, concerns and disputes that are inevitable in the workplace. Mediations are scheduled promptly, usually within a week of receipt of the request.

It’s Confidential: Information disclosed in the course of the mediation shall not be divulged. All records, reports, or other documents received by a mediator while serving in that capacity shall be confidential. The mediator shall not be compelled to divulge such records or to testify in regard to the mediation in any adversary proceeding or judicial forum.

It’s Private: Mediation sessions are private. The parties and their representatives may attend mediation sessions. Other persons may attend only with the permission of the parties and with the consent of the mediator.

No Records: There shall be no written record of the mediation process other than a copy of the resolution agreement for those cases that are resolved.

Neutral: Mediators, often referred to as neutrals, are unbiased third parties. They are NOT employee advocates or management representatives. They are not judges and have no authority to make decisions. Their only objective is to assist the parties in achieving mutually acceptable resolution of disputes.

Termination of Mediation: The mediation may be terminated by the execution of a Resolution Agreement by the parties or by a declaration by the parties or the mediator that further efforts at mediation are no longer productive or worthwhile.

Exclusion of Liability: The mediator is not a party in judicial proceedings relating to the mediation.