Workplace conciliation

Workplace conciliation is a process for helping disputing parties work through their matter, by way of an informal process, or by way of the internal grievance procedure in place. The conciliator may meet with the parties, separately or together, before a grievance has been filed, or after, that is during the course of the internal grievance resolution process. The conciliator's interventions aim to help parties understand the matters at stake, in light of the collective agreement in place, to manage the variances, and to reach a fair and reasonable settlement.

  • Category: Workplace Processes
  • Service Length: 01:00 Hours
  • Address: Online and in-person
  • Price:Please request a quotation
 

Description

Background

Our dispute prevention and resolution services provide the population and the business community with access to fair, effective and affordable alternatives to traditional litigation, and this, without the procedural rigidity and court related fees. In many cases, filing fees alone can discourage a financially burdened party from seeking justice or defending his case. 

This is why we have waived initial filing fees for all our dispute prevention streams. Furthermore, our cost-sharing calendar and preferential rates for non-profits and individuals experiencing hardship, are but a few of the ways in which we can take concrete measures to advocate for better access to justice.

Application

A variety of disputes can be resolved amicably by way of conciliation, including civil, commercial and employment related matters. The goal of conciliation is to resolve a dispute in a just and reasonable manner. Disputing parties can agree in advance to conciliation, simply by including a conciliation clause in their contract. Where a dispute has already arisen, the parties may still agree on conciliation by signing an agreement to this effect.

Conciliation offers many advantages, including the following:

  • A confidential forum for parties wishing to reach a just and reasonable settlement;
  • A fair, effective and economical procedure in which to privately handle complex or delicate matters;
  • Allows parties to resolve their disputes without irreparably damaging their personal integrity or reputation;
  • Can lead to better communication and cooperation between the parties in the future;
  • In contrast to a mediation, a conciliator can suggest fair and reasonable solutions, which the parties may agree or disagree to;
  • The option to resort to arbitration or traditional court proceedings, should conciliation fail to resolve all or part of the parties' contentions.

To view the latest Conciliation Rules for the Settlement of Disputes, please visit the Policies and Rules section of our website. You may also obtain more information and booking assistance from:

Praxis Forum Secretariat

Telephone: (514) 569-9238

Internet: www.praxis-forum.com

E-mail: secretariat@praxis-forum.com  

Additional note:

The price range for conciliation services may vary anywhere from $45 to $270 CAD per hour. Where we are servicing individuals experiencing hardship, or non-profits, the per hour rate may vary to promote access to timely, effective and affordable dispute resolution services. 

Conciliation is a confidential, voluntary, binding or non-binding service offered by a neutral third party.