Are mediations confidential?
✅ Ask Us: “Are workplace mediations confidential?” sent in by Randy T. local bargaining team member.
An excerpt from “Resolved!” ©️ written by Thornton Mason.
“Workplace mediations generally involve a confidential and private process. However, the exact confidentiality provisions can vary depending on the specific policies or agreements in place. Mediators cover these parameters during the first few minutes.
Confidentiality is a key aspect of workplace mediations, meant to encourage open and honest communication and ensure that participants feel comfortable discussing sensitive issues.
Note: Confidentiality in workplace mediations includes the discussions, documents, and information shared during the mediation process. These items cannot be disclosed to others outside of the mediation without the consent of the parties involved. This includes the mediator, who is bound by professional ethics to maintain confidentiality.
Some jurisdictions, like the courts, might gain access to mediation material particularly when any laws could have been broken or someone is seen to be endangered.”
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