ADMINISTRATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS REQUESTS FOR MEDIATION: EFFORTS TO RESOLVE DISPUTES RATHER THAN LITIGATE MEDIATION PROCEEDINGS Pending in mediation from FY16 12 New mediation cases filed in FY17 30 Total 42 Resolved in mediation (settled/withdrawn/ no further action) 10 Cases filed in District Court In waiting period to file complaint Pending in mediation Administrative complaint filed 5 8 14 5 Once a case proceeds to mediation, the employing office is notified of the claim and the parties attempt to resolve the matter with the assistance of a neutral mediator appointed by the OOC. The mediation period is 30 days, unless both parties agree to extend it. Even if mediation initially fails to settle the matter, it is not uncommon for the parties to renew mediation efforts later in the process. Resolving cases during mediation can provide each party an appropriate remedy and save the parties from burdensome litigation, which can be time-consuming and drain productivity. Members of the Board of Directors are experts in employment and labor law, appointed by unanimous consent of the majority and minority leaders of Congress. L to R: Roberta L. Holzwarth, Barbara Childs Wallace (chair), Barbara L. Camens, Susan Robfogel, Alan Friedman. 14 Office of Compliance