How are mediators selected or appointed?
The parties have the right to select a mediator on their own and may do so within the time periods specified by the ICSMC Rules. The mediator can be anyone with skill or experience that would enable the mediator to assist the parties in resolving the disputed issues. Any mediator, attorney, or other person with experience in the workers’ compensation field would qualify. If the parties do not have a specific mediator in mind, they can select one from a list of mediators, available on the Commission’s web site or from the Dispute Resolution Coordinator’s office. If the parties want to select a mediator, but need more time, an extension of the selection deadline may be requested from the Dispute Resolution Coordinator (Deputy Commissioner John Schafer). Requests for extensions of time to select a mediator and to complete mediation are liberally granted when there is no objection to such requests. If the parties have agreed or have been ordered to mediate, and cannot agree on the selectio
