Using Mediation To Defuse Potential Title VII Situations

Abstract

This paper will provide an introduction to the use of mediation techniques used to defuse possible Title VII situations. The authors feel that many Title VII situations can be effectively handled through the use of properly conducted mediation. As a learning tool, students in the classroom have been given the chance to assume the role of plaintiff, defendant, lawyer and mediator. This gives the student an important insight to the situations they may be required to deal with during their careers. This paper will address several scenarios in which mediation has been undertaken, and the authors will analyze the correct methods that could have been used, as well as areas that were effectively managed.  As a reference, video clips of actual mediation cases will be used to set up scenario discussions. These video clips are taken from several classroom situations that students have performed as course requirements.