What cases are appropriate for mediation?
The Tribunal conducts mediations in appeals where two parties are participating. Issues that are selected for mediation include NEL/PD quantum or reassessment; entitlement to a permanent impairment award; earnings basis; CPP offset; FEL entitlement; loss of earnings benefits; hearing loss entitlement; labour market re-entry and supplementary benefits. Generally, cases that would be considered for a three-person panel would be considered unsuitable for the mediation process. The Tribunal governs its own practice and procedure and may advise participating parties that a case is not appropriate for mediation.
Virtually any dispute is appropriate for mediation. Center mediators assist individuals in inter-personal conflicts, neighbor conflicts, family conflicts, parent/teen conflicts, landlord-tenant issues, business conflicts, employment conflicts, group and organizational conflicts, separation and/or divorce and parenting plans. The only type of dispute which the WCCMC will not mediate is that in which domestic violence is involved.
