Employment Mediation

Employment mediation is a process in which both employer and employee agree to involve a neutral third party in their negotiations to reach a reasonable settlement. Unlike in employment arbitration, the resolution on the disputed issue is decided by the parties and not the mediator. This type of alternative dispute resolution definitely involves the cooperation of both parties during the process.

The mediator - usually a lawyer or retired judge – is brought into the case to help both parties examine the strengths and weaknesses of their claim. This neutral evaluation will more often than not lead the parties to a just settlement of the claims.

Moreover, since it allows the parties to avoid litigation, employment mediation is still an effective and cost efficient way to resolve employment issues. By resolving the issue without spending much costs required to conduct employment litigation, mediation acts to save both parties money and time. In addition, for employers and employees, mediation allows them to avoid the personal strain of having to deal with the process of preparing for and participating in an employment trial.

Although mediation is designed to be a cooperative process, that is usually not the case. Even in a setting designed to facilitate agreement, employment mediation can be a very adversarial process. Many times, the only way to convince an obstinate party that settlement is the best option is to overwhelm that party with the strength of your argument.

Presenting strong evidences is definitely important in mediation proceedings whether the issue involves sexual harassment, benefits, discrimination and even wrongful termination.

Hiring a Mediator

Being a mediator may not be an easy task. Since the mediation process necessitates extensive knowledge on the legal procedures and associated laws, the parties should hire only a credible California employment law attorney.

The mediator must have good record in handling employment disputes and must be known for his/her impartiality.

At Employment Attorney Services, you can be assured of hiring a mediator who best fits the job. Our years of experience in dealing with employment mediations and other related cases guarantee reasonable dispute resolution for both parties.

Call now and schedule a consultation with our employment attorney in Los Angeles.