Mediation
Mediation is the process whereby an independent mediator facilitates an agreement between disputing parties. In the workplace, the parties will typically be the employer and employee, or two employees.
Mediation is an interests-based, non-adversarial process for resolving disputes through dialogue. An independent third party, known as a mediator, facilitates a conversation between the parties that are in dispute, with a view to helping them reach a satisfactory outcome.
Mediation is a type of alternative dispute resolution that it is good practice for employers to use to resolve workplace disputes.
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