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Mediation is a voluntary type of alternative dispute resolution, often used in employment scenarios, that is an alternative to a civil trial. Mediation on a federal level is administered by one of two agencies. The National Mediation Board conducts mediation for railway and airline context pursuant to the Railway Labor Act. All other federal mediation scenarios are conducted by the Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, pursuant to the Labor Management Relations Act. Collective bargaining agreements between federal labor and management groups is controlled by the Federal Labor Relations Authority, but if contract mediation is necessary, then it is handled by…
Before you make the costly decision of hiring an attorney to resolve a dispute, consider using a mediator. Mediation is a less intimidating alternative to filing a lawsuit. A mediator is a neutral third party who helps the opposing sides reach an agreement or resolution without going to court.