300-33 Mediation Flashcards
What is an ineligible issue for mediation?
Class I complaints or so egregious that it threatens integrity of HPD
How may employees request mediation?
Going directly to ADR
Ineligible issues for mediation may be ______, ______ and ______ by ADR.
Returned to CIO, referred to elsewhere in ADR, Closed
Are mediation meetings subject to 48 hour notices?
No because mediation is not punitive
Who may attend a mediation session?
Concerned parties, mediator, translator and mediator in training
May an employee have representation present during Mediation?
No only consult before and after
Are mediation sessions confidential?
Yes
Are weapons allowed in mediation?
Yes
Are attendants to mediation required to confirm their attendance? If so when
Yes least 24 hours prior
What are exceptions to mediation sessions confidentiality?
allegations of child abuse or neglect or against elderly/disabled
When shall mediators withdraw from mediation procedure?
If participation would violate law or they lack experience to manage issues
Who decides and assigns the qualifications and standards for mediators?
ADR
How shall mediator be selected?
By participation of concerned parties
What if concerned partied of a mediation cannot agree on a mediator?
The ADR supervisor will assign one
Who may close an unresolved mediation issue?
AC over ADR
When may an unresolved mediation issue be closed?
A party refuses to participate in mediation procedure
Are resolved mediation issues allowed to be considered or resolved in other department processes?
No
What shall happen to any mediation documents generated during the session at its conclusion?
Destroyed, except mediation agreement
Who may ADR release a copy of a mediation agreement to?
a party of the agreement
What are the guidelines for OT hours for mediation?
Submit to ADR for verification before one’s own division
What shall ADR do after an mediation and what are the restrictions?
generate mediation report but not ID any party to violate confidentiality
Who may an employee involved in the mediation process consult to see if an issue they know of should be reported and not violate confidentiality?
ADR Personnel
Who may initiate mediation procedures?
- employee going directly to ADR 2. Commander refer directly to ADR 3. CIO after screening issue and referring to ADR
