Mediation
Labor Mediation
Where people work together, conflicts can arise. When parties are unable to resolve matters on their own, labor mediation is an effective tool to restore dialogue and move the employment relationship forward.
Mediation in employment conflicts
Labor mediation can be used in cases of conflict or cooperation issues between employer and employee, or between colleagues.
It is often helpful to start mediation at an early stage — before problems escalate. Early intervention can avoid turmoil at the workplace, reduced productivity, and even absenteeism due to illness or stress.
Company doctors regularly recommend mediation, particularly when an employee is on sick leave due to tensions or conflict at work. In many cases, mediation can prevent the need for legal intervention or a prolonged legal battle.
Labor mediation may also address situations involving inappropriate behavior or integrity issues.
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During mediation, parties have the opportunity to discuss their conflict in a confidential and safe setting, guided by a professional and neutral mediator. The goal is to arrive at a fair and sustainable resolution that works for both sides.
The mediators at Forêt are MfN-registermediatorMfN-registered mediators and have extensive experience in labor and employment law. They understand the legal context and are sensitive to the business and personal interests involved.
In addition, Forêt mediators are skilled communicators who help re-establish constructive dialogue. They guide the process in a proactive, approachable, and human-centered way — always focused on workable solutions.
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The success rate of labor mediation is high:
Around 90% of mediations lead to a resolution within just two or three sessions. The outcome is always based on choices made by the parties themselves. Typically, labor mediation results in one of the following three outcomes:
1. The employment relationship continues in its current form, with new work agreements in place
2. The employment relationship continues in a different form — for example, in another department or role
3. The employment relationship ends by mutual agreement, laid out in a settlement agreement
The goal of labor mediation is to establish clear agreements that allow everyone to move forward. All agreements reached are recorded in writing. This concludes the mediation process.
Discover the power of mediation as a solution for labor conflict. Our experienced mediators guide parties toward resolution in an effective and constructive way.
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