What happens at a mediation meeting in an EEO case?

Mediation meetings are for mediation only, and not to establish or negate facts involved in your case. Stop talking for settlement. Whatever is discussed at the mediation meeting will not be left on record.

What to do if you want to settle an EEO case?

If you want to settle, be realistic. Offer the amount the Agency will pay (to get rid of your case). See more on compensatory damages. parties involved. But also, don’t be afraid to call off the settlement negotiation if the gulf is too great between your demand and the Agency offer.

What happens after I contact an EEO counselor?

The EEO Counselor is not an advocate for either you or the agency, but acts strictly as a neutral in the EEO process. You choose between informal counseling or alternative dispute resolution (ADR). What happens after I contact an EEO Counselor?

What does the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service do?

Welcome Since 1947, the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service has provided mediation and arbitration services to industry, our communities, government agencies and the United States worldwide. Our Mission Our mission is to improve labor-management relations, to promote collective bargaining, and to enhance organizational effectiveness.

When did the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission start mediation?

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) created a mediation program in the early 1990’s that has since become one of the largest and most successful dispute resolution programs in the United States. EEOC mediation enables parties to settle a charge of discrimination without engaging in a lengthy investigation or going to court.

Is the EEOC mediation program fair and efficient?

Participants in the EEOC’s mediation program indicate a high degree of satisfaction with the program. It is a fair and efficient process that can avoid a lengthy investigation and the possibility of unnecessary litigation. Are most charges resolved in mediation?

Are there any federal agencies that use mediation?

Note: Federal agencies are required to have an alternative dispute resolution program. Most use mediation, but not necessarily the EEOC process. One of the greatest benefits of mediation is that it allows people to resolve the charge in a friendly way and in ways that meet their own unique needs.

How does mediation work in an employment case?

Mediation is fair, efficient and can help the parties avoid a lengthy investigation and litigation. Shortly after a charge is filed, we may contact both the employee and employer to ask if they are interested in participating in mediation. The decision to mediate is completely voluntary.

Can a unjustified amount be settled in mediation?

Therefore, unjustified and unproven amount for pain and suffering usually kills the settlement negotiation or mediation. If you want to settle, be realistic. Offer the amount

How to avoid asking for a million dollars in mediation?

Every dollar should be justified. Avoid asking a million dollars without itemization for each dollar. How much is for lost wages, how much for medical expenses, how much for pain and suffering? way of documents). Therefore, unjustified and unproven amount for pain and suffering usually kills the settlement negotiation or mediation.

When do you settle an EEO discrimination claim?

(You can always settle after your OWCP claim is approved or, better, after you receive the claim check.) Withdrawal of your discrimination complaint for a verbal reconciliation and hand shake.

What does a mediator do in a discrimination case?

Mediation is an informal process in which a trained mediator assists the parties to reach a negotiated resolution of a charge of discrimination. The mediator does not decide who is right or wrong and has no authority to impose a settlement on the parties. Instead, the mediator helps the parties to jointly explore and reconcile their differences.

What kind of Mediation is offered by the EEOC?

Mediation is a form of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) that is offered by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) as an alternative to the traditional investigative and litigation processes.

Can a mediation agreement be enforceable in court?

An agreement reached during mediation is enforceable in court just like any other settlement agreement resolving a charge of discrimination filed with the EEOC. If either party believes that the other party has failed to comply with a mediated settlement agreement, he or she should contact the ADR Coordinator.