Mediation and employment law

Finding a solution together

A dispute at work (irrespective of whether you’re an employee or an employer) need not necessarily mean going to court. Some disputes are eminently suited to mediation.

Mediator

A mediator is someone who helps you find a solution together with the other party. Unlike a lawyer, a mediator is impartial and does not take a position of his or her own. And unlike a judge, a mediator does not take a decision.

The right choice?

Using mediation implies a willingness to play an active role in finding a solution. In other words, you must be prepared to find a solution together with the party with whom you are in conflict. Opting for mediation means that you can also take account of non-legal aspects, which you can’t do if you go to court. Mediation is an ideal remedy if you wish to have some say over the solution to your dispute, if you wish to reach an amicable settlement or if you are willing to negotiate with the other party.

Cheaper and quicker

A full mediation process usually takes three meetings, which generally makes it cheaper than court proceedings. Mediation even gives you an opportunity to find a single, all-embracing solution for a series of disputes all of which are already the subject of court proceedings.

What can we do for you?

Disputes can arise anywhere, any time. Our aim is to solve them for you and, where possible, to prevent them from occurring in the first place. So if you are interested in finding out whether a dispute can be resolved by mediation, or if you have any other queries, please get in touch with us.