CFR Mediation Talks About Mediation in Business Disputes With About.com

Oct. 26, 2010 - PRLog -- Erin Johnston, President of CFR Mediation, had the honor and privilege to be approached by Jean Murray, the editor of the US Business Law & Taxes Guide on About.com to answer some questions about mediation, the mediation process, and CFR Mediation. Mediation is the best, and sometimes the least known process, to bring disputes to an effective and efficient win-win solution.  Most disputes can be mediated including divorce, family, business, civil, and workplace conflicts. Most disputes can be mediated quickly, economically and without the headaches and pitfalls associated with litigation.

Since so many do not know about the mediation to settle disputes, the first question seems to be the most important one:

What is mediation? Mediation, a type of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), is a method of resolving disputes in which individuals or groups in conflict meet with a neutral person (mediator) who assists them reach an agreement that resolves the issues in conflict. The mediation is a confidential voluntary process, where all agreements are reached by those most impacted by the dispute and the outcome. Mediated solutions are typically seen as “win-win” solutions to conflicts or disputes. Furthermore, as the disputants reach all agreements voluntarily, mediated agreements are generally considered binding.

Checkout the entire About.com article - Mediation: A Business Dispute Process You Should Know About, here:  http://biztaxlaw.about.com/b/2010/10/26/mediation-a-busin...

Most types of business disputes can be appropriately referred to mediation including:
   * Disputes Among Employees
   * Disputes with Management
   * Sexual Harassment Complaints
   * ADA Compliance Issues
   * Employee Grievances
   * Workplace Bullying
   * Hostile Workplace Issues
   * Discrimination Complaints
   * Business Partnerships
   * Family Business Disputes
   * Contract Disputes

Mediation is particularly useful as an initial means of intervention in a business dispute because the disputants are free to pursue other avenues of dispute resolution including arbitration or litigation if are not able to agree in mediation. The mediator is ethically bound not to act as legal counsel or decision maker in the process. In addition since mediation is confidential, the issues and particulars discussed in the process cannot be used in future dispute resolution processes.

More information about mediation in business disputes can be found on CFR's website:  http://cfrmediation.com.

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About CFR Mediation: CFR Mediation provides mediation/adr services nationally through a select panel of experts in the field of mediation and conflict resolution. Based in Chicago and operating throughout the US with over 200 offices, our mediation providers are experts in their field averaging 25 years professional experience. CFR mediators come from a variety of backgrounds including law, behavioral health, business, and medicine.

Founded by a licensed clinical social worker, CFR is designed to address the specialized needs of individuals in conflict while efficiently and effectively resolving conflicts. It is CFR’s belief that while conflict is seldom pleasant, the resolution process and outcome should not add to the dispute and stress. CFR Mediators are able to assist is most any conflict or dispute, including divorce, family issues, business, civil, and workplace conflicts.