Mediation gives the parties the opportunity to discuss the issues raised in the charge, clear up misunderstandings, determine the underlying interests or concerns, find areas of agreement and, ultimately, to incorporate those areas of agreements into resolutions. A mediator does not resolve the charge or impose a decision on the parties. Instead, the mediator helps the parties to agree on a mutually acceptable resolution. The mediation process is strictly confidential. Advantages of Using Mediation Mediation often saves time and money.
Mediation is a confidential process.
Mediation helps maintain relationships between the parties. Mediation strives to treat both parities in an equitable and fair manner. Mediation is offered by the EEOC, as well as other trained mediators and community dispute resolution organizations. An evaluation of the pilot programs indicated that mediation was a viable alternative to the traditional investigatory methods employed by the Commission. Congress funded expansion of EEOC's mediation program in October of 1996.