Section 20 Mediation Is an Informal Process

• Library: Employment Discrimination 2008

There is no set formula for how a mediation must be conducted. Each mediator controls the process and is not bound to follow any particular plan. Nevertheless, most mediations in employment discrimination cases do proceed in a similar fashion. Most begin with a joint session attended by all parties, their legal counsel, if any, and the mediator. The mediator will generally begin by making brief opening remarks describing the process, setting out any ground rules, and attempting to establish rapport and an...