Is mediation available during an investigation or during the conciliation process?
Yes. In order to increase opportunities for mediation, the EEOC expanded the charges eligible for mediation and now mediation is available at the conciliation stage, after a finding of discrimination has been issued, in appropriate cases. What are the differences if any in mediation that takes place at the conciliation stage? A. If mediation occurs at the conciliation stage, EEOC sits as a participant– along with charging party and respondent– with an independent mediator serving as a neutral. Can a party request mediation if EEOC does not offer it? Yes. Either party can request mediation without an offer from EEOC. As long as both parties agree to participate, EEOC will consider the charge for mediation. Is the Mediation process confidential? Yes. The EEOC maintains strict confidentiality in its mediation program. The mediator and the parties must sign agreements that they will keep everything that is revealed during the mediation confidential. The mediation sessions are not tape-re
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