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Mediation Program
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 or litigation process. Mediation is
an informal process in which a neutral third party assists the
opposing parties to reach a voluntary, negotiated resolution of a
charge of discrimination.
- The decision to mediate is completely voluntary for the
charging party and the employer.
- 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 agreement 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.
- Information disclosed during mediation will not be revealed to
anyone, including other EEOC employees.
| Contact: |
Rosemarie Rhodes
ADR Coordinator |
| Phone: |
404-562-6814 |
| Fax: |
404-562-6974 |
| TTY: |
404-562-6801 |
| E-mail: |
Rosemarie.Rhodes@eeoc.gov |
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