Common use of Mediation Assistance Clause in Contracts

Mediation Assistance. Prior to Hearing: In advance of the hearing, the Parties may jointly direct that the arbitrator begin proceedings in a mediator role. Any such referral shall be communicated to the arbitrator at least twenty four (24) hours prior to the commencement of the hearing, and the Parties shall still deliver their opening statements. • After submissions: At the completion of the hearing, and prior to the delivery of a decision, the Parties may jointly request that the arbitrator assist them in mediating a resolution to the grievance. If mediation fails, or is not requested, a decision shall be rendered as outlined below.

Mediation Assistance.  Prior to Hearing: In advance of the hearing, the Parties may jointly direct that the arbitrator begin proceedings in a mediator role. Any such referral shall be communicated to the arbitrator at least twenty four (24) hours prior to the commencement of the hearing, and the Parties shall still deliver their opening statements. •  After submissions: At the completion of the hearing, and prior to the delivery of a decision, the Parties may jointly request that the arbitrator assist them in mediating a resolution to the grievance. If mediation fails, or is not requested, a decision shall be rendered as outlined below.

Mediation Assistance. Prior to Hearing: In advance of the hearing, the Parties may jointly direct that the arbitrator begin proceedings in a mediator role. Any such referral shall be communicated to the arbitrator at least twenty four (24) 24 hours prior to the commencement of the hearing, and the Parties shall still deliver their opening statements. • After submissions: At the completion of the hearing, and prior to the delivery of a decision, the Parties may jointly request that the arbitrator assist them in mediating a resolution to the grievance. If mediation fails, or is not requested, a decision shall be rendered as outlined below.