Referrals to Mediation Sample Clauses

The 'Referrals to Mediation' clause establishes a process for parties to resolve disputes by engaging in mediation before pursuing litigation or arbitration. Typically, this clause requires that if a disagreement arises under the contract, the parties must first attempt to settle the issue through a neutral third-party mediator, often within a specified timeframe. By mandating mediation as a preliminary step, the clause aims to encourage amicable resolution, reduce legal costs, and avoid the escalation of conflicts.
Referrals to Mediation. A. As an alternative to proceeding directly to arbitration after completion of Step 2, the parties may mutually agree to submit a grievance to mediation. A request for mediation may be presented in writing to the Human Resources Director within fourteen (14) calendar days from the date a decision was rendered at Step 2. A request for mediation will automatically suspend the normal processing of a grievance until the mediation process is completed. The Authority will respond to a request for mediation within fourteen (14) calendar days. The mediation process will be optional, and any opinion expressed by the mediator will be informal and will be considered advisory. Should the mediation process not be successful, within fourteen (14) calendar days after completion of the mediation process, an arbitration request may be filed pursuant to Section 9 of this Article. B. An employee shall not suffer loss of pay for time spent as the grievant or as a representative at a mediation hearing held pursuant to this procedure. The number of representatives requested to attend shall not exceed two (2), unless additional representatives are mutually agreed upon by both parties. The scheduling of representatives shall be reasonable and scheduled in advance.
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Referrals to Mediation. A. As an alternative to proceeding directly to arbitration after completion of Step 2, the parties may mutually agree to submit a grievance to mediation. A request for mediation may be presented in writing to the Human Resources Director within fourteen (14) calendar days from the date a decision was rendered at Step 2. A request for mediation shall automatically suspend the normal processing of a grievance until the mediation process is completed. The Authority shall respond to a request for mediation within fourteen (14) calendar days. The mediation process shall be optional, and any opinion expressed by the mediator shall be informal and shall be considered advisory. Should the mediation process not be successful, within fourteen (14) calendar days after completion of the mediation process, an arbitration request may be filed pursuant to Section 8 of this Article.
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Referrals to Mediation. 1. If a grievance is not resolved under Step Two (f) above, in the case of a suspension or reduction of a regular employee, a request for mediation may be presented in writing to the Library Director within seven (7) calendar days from the date a decision was rendered at Step Two. Within ten (10) days of receipt of the request, the Library Director shall notify the grievant in writing whether or not the Library agrees to mediate the grievance. If the Library does not agree to mediate the matter, the decision of the Library Director in Step Two will be final and binding. 2. If the Library agrees to mediation of the grievance, a qualified mediator, mutually agreed to by the Law Library and OCEA, shall be selected and hear the grievance. 3. Any costs incurred for a qualified mediator shall be shared equally by the employee and the Law Library.
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Related to Referrals to Mediation

  • Selection of Mediator A single mediator that is acceptable to both parties shall be used to mediate the dispute. The mediator will be knowledgeable in the subject matter of this Contract, if possible.

  • Grievance Mediation Nothing in this Article precludes the Parties from mutually agreeing to grievance mediation during any stage of the grievance procedure. The agreement shall be made in writing and stipulate the name of the person and the time line for grievance mediation to occur.

  • Termination of Mediation The mediation shall be terminated: 1) By the execution of a Settlement Agreement by the Parties; 2) By a written declaration of the mediator to the effect that further efforts at mediation are no longer worthwhile; or 3) By a written declaration of a Party or Parties to the effect that the mediation proceedings are terminated.

  • Negotiation and Mediation If either party serves written notice of a Dispute upon the other party (a “Dispute Notice”), the parties will first attempt to resolve the Dispute by direct discussions between representatives of the parties who have authority to settle the Dispute. In the event the Dispute is not resolved within 15 days by the initial representatives to whom the matter is referred, the Dispute will be escalated for resolution to the CFO of each party. If the parties agree, they may also attempt to resolve the Dispute through mediation administered by a mutually agreed upon mediator.

  • Mandatory Mediation Prior to and as a condition of either Party’s filing suit in state or federal court, the Parties shall engage in a mediated settlement conference in accordance with the North Carolina Superior Court Rules Implementing Statewide Mediation. The Parties shall mediate in good faith until settlement is reached or an impasse is declared by the mediator.