What types of issues are mediated?
Mediation is most appropriate where there are recurring disputes, a need for an ongoing relationship between the disputants, communication breakdowns, workplace disputes, controversies involving government red tape, bankruptcy or potential bankruptcies, industry-wide disputes, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission claims, and those cases where there may be a need for privacy and confidentiality that is not available in a public forum. If you have a question about whether a matter is appropriate for mediation, contact your agency Office of Chief Counsel.
