Employment mediation
Workplace disputes can affect livelihoods, trust and the ability to get through the working day. Mediation creates space to discuss what happened and what a workable next step could look like.
Private mediation enquiries: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Nunavut. View scope and availability ↗
Issues we can explore.
These are examples of matters to discuss at intake. We will consider the people involved, the scope of the dispute and whether mediation is a suitable process.
Dismissal and severance
Discuss disputed termination terms, compensation proposals and practical settlement details with the benefit of independent legal advice.
Resignations and negotiated departures
Explore an agreed departure, including timing, transition duties, communications and the return of workplace property.
Changes to employment terms
Address disagreements about duties, location, hours, reporting lines or compensation, and identify the questions each side needs resolved.
Pay, bonuses and commissions
Clarify disputed calculations, unpaid amounts, incentive expectations and proposed payment arrangements using the relevant records.
Performance and discipline
Discuss differing expectations, feedback, warnings and proposed improvement steps, including how progress would be reviewed.
Manager–employee conflict
Work through communication difficulties, supervision concerns, trust and expectations about how people will work together.
Conflict between colleagues
Explore recurring friction, exclusion, misunderstandings and boundaries, with clear commitments about future interactions.
Harassment and bullying concerns
Where appropriate after screening, discuss impact and possible resolution. Mediation is not a substitute for any required investigation or protective response.
Discrimination and accommodation concerns
Explore practical proposals about workplace participation, adjustments and communication, with legal advice on rights and obligations.
Leave and return-to-work arrangements
Discuss return dates, phased duties, communication and support needs while respecting privacy and identifying any advice required.
Remote work and scheduling
Address expectations about attendance, availability, workload, flexibility and coordination across locations or teams.
References and settlement terms
Discuss reference wording, announcements, releases and other proposed terms, with time for legal review before commitments are finalized.
Understand the process.
From the first private conversation to clear next steps, see how a mediation is prepared and how the discussion unfolds.
Explore the processQuestions before you begin?
You do not need to have a solution ready. Start with the issues that matter to you and the information you need to make an informed decision.
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