Virginia Employment
Mediation Pricing
& Packages
Confidential, cost-effective resolution for workplace disputes — without the time, expense, and exposure of litigation. All sessions conducted by a trained, neutral mediator.
Straightforward pricing for every stage of dispute
- Confidential intake call with each party separately
- One 2-hour joint mediation session (virtual or in-person)
- Mediator-facilitated discussion of key issues and interests
- Written summary of areas of agreement and outstanding issues
- Guidance on next steps if further sessions are needed
- Confidential one-on-one intake sessions with each party
- Review of relevant documentation and mediator preparation
- Up to two joint mediation sessions (virtual or in-person)
- Skilled facilitation of all core issues — termination, discrimination, harassment, wages, accommodations, and more
- Drafting of a written Settlement Agreement or Memorandum of Understanding
- 1-hour closing session to review and execute final documents
- Extended intake and background review for all parties
- Mediator review of supporting documents, policies, and correspondence
- Up to three joint mediation sessions
- Dedicated sessions for distinct issue clusters (e.g., liability, compensation, future employment terms)
- Coordination with attorneys or HR representatives as needed
- Comprehensive written Settlement Agreement
- 1-hour closing consultation to finalize and execute all documents
Need something outside a package?
Additional services available for any package or as standalone engagements.
Additional Mediation Session
For matters that require more time beyond what's included in your package.
Settlement Agreement Drafting
Standalone drafting of a written Memorandum of Understanding or Settlement Agreement.
HR Policy Conflict Review
Mediator review of relevant HR policies or employment documents prior to session to support a focused process.
Post-Agreement Check-In
A 30-minute follow-up session after agreement execution to address any implementation questions.
What you need to know about employment mediation
Yes. Mediation is a confidential process. Nothing shared during sessions can be used against either party in future legal proceedings. This confidentiality is a core reason many employers and employees choose mediation over formal complaints or litigation.
Mediation is voluntary. Both parties must agree to participate. However, once both parties commit, the process is structured and binding agreements are enforceable. Many disputes resolve precisely because both sides prefer a private, controlled outcome over the uncertainty of litigation or an HR investigation.
No. Attorneys are not required and are often not present during mediation sessions. That said, either party may consult with legal counsel before or after sessions. The Full Dispute Resolution and Complex Employment Mediation packages include coordination with attorneys or HR representatives if needed.
In mediation, the parties control the outcome — the mediator facilitates, but does not decide. In arbitration, a neutral third party renders a binding decision. With litigation or an attorney, you are in an adversarial process with uncertain timelines, significant costs, and public exposure. Mediation is private, faster, and almost always less expensive than any formal legal process.
Mediation is appropriate for a wide range of workplace disputes including termination disagreements, discrimination and harassment claims, wage and hour issues, ADA and accommodation conflicts, performance disputes, retaliation concerns, and separation agreement negotiations.
The Workplace Clarity Session is a single engagement — typically completed within one to two weeks of intake. The Full Dispute Resolution process generally runs two to four weeks depending on scheduling and the complexity of the dispute. Complex Employment Mediation timelines vary based on the number of sessions and parties involved.
Mediation is non-binding unless both parties sign a settlement agreement. If a resolution isn't reached, you retain all your legal options. In practice, the structured process surfaces issues and interests that often lead to resolution even in cases that seemed stuck.
Mediation Disclaimer
Olive Branch Mediation provides mediation and conflict resolution services only. Mediation is a voluntary, confidential process designed to help employers and employees communicate more effectively and work toward mutually acceptable resolutions.
Olive Branch Mediation does not provide legal, financial, or HR advice or services. We do not represent any party, do not advocate for any individual, and do not make decisions on behalf of participants.
Participation in mediation does not create an attorney-client relationship or any fiduciary relationship. Any agreements reached during mediation are party-driven and non-binding unless participants choose to formalize them through independent legal counsel or other appropriate professionals.
Participants are encouraged to seek independent legal counsel before, during, or after mediation as needed. Mediation is not a substitute for legal representation, EEOC proceedings, or other formal complaint processes. Outcomes depend on the voluntary participation and good-faith efforts of all parties involved.
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