Mediation will be the best way forward

Litigation by its very nature is uncertain. Mediation is informal, generally less expensive than taking the matter to court, and encourages personal responsibility by requiring a solution crafted by those involved rather than one imposed by a third party. Here are steps that HR should take relating...

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Published in:Personnel Today 2007-04 (89), p.21
Main Author: Patten, Justin
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Disputes
Employment
Employment discrimination
Employment policies
Guidelines
Human resource directors
Interpretation and construction
Labor law
Litigation
Management
Mediation
Mediators
Methods
Professional responsibilities
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Summary:Litigation by its very nature is uncertain. Mediation is informal, generally less expensive than taking the matter to court, and encourages personal responsibility by requiring a solution crafted by those involved rather than one imposed by a third party. Here are steps that HR should take relating to mediation: 1. Embrace mediation. 3. Do not wait for the government legislation to be repealed. 3. Start experiencing mediation. 4. Include mediation clauses within your firm's contracts of employment and with business suppliers.
ISSN:0959-5848