5/101.25 Employee Mediation Program

Question 1

Will successfully completed employee mediation result in discipline?

Answer 1

No.

• There will be no discipline, administrative action, or report
• The goal is to resolve issues and restore relationships through communication
• Voluntary process

Question 2

Is mediation appealable through the grievance process?

Answer 2

No.

Question 3

Employee mediation can be initiated by one of what three sources of referrals?

Answer 3

• Supervisory
• Citizen’s Review Board
• Internal Affairs Bureau

Question 4

Supervisory Referral to employee mediation program

Answer 4

• Supervisor may recommend EMP when submitting a complaint to IAB
• May recommend EMP for resolution of issues or disputes that have not risen to the level of formal complaint
• Can be started with any type of communication with the appropriate IAB lieutenant

Question 5

Successful mediation (EMP)

Answer 5

• Complainant is intentionally disruptive or uncooperative
• To the degree the process cannot be facilitated
• Or complainant agrees to mediation but fails to complete the process

Question 6

Failed mediation (EMP)

Answer 6

• Employee is intentionally disruptive or uncooperative
• To the degree that the process cannot be facilitated
• Or commits a serious violation of department policy during the process

Question 7

Is the employee required to participate in Employee Mediation Program

Answer 7

No. The process is voluntary however, once the process is started it is mandatory.

Question 8

What happens after a failed mediation (EMP)

Answer 8

• Completes normal investigative process concerning SOC’s
• Advises immediate supervisor of Employment Diversity Section concerning employee vs. employee disputes that were not the result of a formal SOC