Mediation definition

Mediation means any process in which a mediator facilitates communication and negotiation between the parties to assist them in reaching a voluntary agreement regarding their dispute.

Mediation means a process whereby a neutral third person, called a mediator, acts to encourage and facilitate the resolution of a dispute between two or more parties. It is an informal and nonadversarial process with the objective of helping the disputing parties reach a mutually acceptable and voluntary agreement. In mediation, decision-making authority rests with the parties. The role of the mediator includes, but is not limited to, assisting the parties in identifying issues, fostering joint problem solving, and exploring settlement alternatives.

Mediation means assistance by an impartial third party in reconciling a labor dispute

Examples of Mediation in a sentence

• The panel of arbitrators shall be seven (7) Pacific Northwest arbitrators jointly requested by the Association and the Employer from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) within thirty (30) working days of the signing of this Agreement.

• In the event of any dispute relating to this Agreement before instituting litigation, it shall be submitted to mediation in accordance with the Commercial Mediation Rules and Procedures of the American Arbitration Association (the “AAA”).

• If the dispute remains unresolved as between the parties after the completion of Stage 2 (or, if the parties have opted to mutually agree to progress (i) straight from the Dispute Notice to Stage 3, after the date of the Dispute Notice or (ii) straight from completion of Stage 1 to Stage 3, after the completion of Stage 1), then the dispute may be referred by either party to mediation in accordance with the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (“CEDR”) Model Mediation Procedure.

• In the event of a dispute arising between the Parties regarding performance or interpretation of this Agreement, the dispute shall be resolved by binding arbitration under the auspices of the Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Service (“JAMS”), or similar organization or entity conducting alternate dispute resolution services.

• Each party shall be responsible for its own expenses connected with this Mediation.

More Definitions of Mediation

Mediation means a mediation or non-binding arbitration proceeding with the ADR Facilitator conducted pursuant to the rules set forth in the ADR Rules.

Mediation means a meeting or series of meetings that utilizes an independent, state-approved, state- funded, trained mediator to assist parties to reconcile disputed matters related to a student's IEP or other educational, non-IEP-related issues.

Mediation means a process whereby a Representative of each Party, with or without legal counsel, agrees to jointly engage the services and meet with a Mediator to participate in a mediation, conciliation or similar dispute resolution process;

Mediation means a process, irrespective of the expression used or the basis upon which the process is carried out, whereby parties attempt to reach an amicable settlement of their dispute with the assistance of a third person or persons (“the mediator”) lacking the authority to impose a solution upon the parties to the dispute.

Mediation means a voluntary process in which an impartial mediator assists and facilitates two or more parties to a controversy in reaching a mutually acceptable resolution of the controversy and includes all contacts between a mediator and any party or agent of a party, until such a time as a resolution is agreed to by the parties or the mediation process is terminated.

Mediation means a structured process, however named or referred to, whereby two or more parties to a dispute attempt by themselves, on a voluntary basis, to reach an agreement on the settlement of their dispute with the assistance of a mediator. This process may be initiated by the parties or suggested or ordered by a court or prescribed by the law of a Member State.

Mediation means a collaborative process in which two or more parties meet and attempt, with the assistance of a mediator, to resolve issues in dispute between them.