Resolve employment disputes before they reach the Commission.
Unfair dismissal, general protections, bullying and discrimination complaints can be settled privately and quickly, with terms both sides can accept.
- Typical duration
- Half or full day
- Format
- In person or online
- Fixed fee from
- $4,500 + GST
- Typical saving
- 70% vs litigation*
Signs it's time for employment dispute mediation
An employee has threatened or lodged a Fair Work claim
A bullying or discrimination complaint is escalating
Lawyers are exchanging letters and costs are rising
Exit terms need to be negotiated respectfully
Restraint, reference or confidentiality terms are disputed
You want to settle without admission of liability
What happens, step by step
Click through each stage to see what's involved and how long it takes.
Case assessment
We review the claim, correspondence and each side's position.
- Conflict check
- Advice on readiness
- Confirm who has authority to settle
Position papers
Each side sets out its issues, interests and settlement range.
- Short, plain-English summaries
- Documents exchanged by agreement
- No surprises on the day
Mediation session
Shuttle or joint format depending on the relationship.
- Legal representatives welcome
- Private sessions to test options
- Reality-testing without judgment
Terms of settlement
We help record agreed terms for lawyers to finalise.
- Heads of agreement signed on the day
- Deed of release prepared by your lawyers
- Matter closed confidentially
One fixed fee. No surprises.
Every engagement is scoped and quoted in writing before we begin. If the matter needs more time, we'll talk about it first.
- Pre-mediation case assessment
- Individual preparation calls
- Up to 8 hours of mediation
- Heads of agreement drafting
- Neutral venue or secure video
- Post-session settlement support
Most engagements fall within this package. Complex matters are quoted individually.
- Quote in writing within 1 business day
- Split fees between parties available
- Invoice on completion
What clients get from it
Settled privately
No public hearing, no published decision, no precedent.
Costs contained
Settle for a fraction of preparing for a tribunal hearing.
Confidential terms
Settlement terms, references and messaging agreed together.
Heard, then resolved
Common questions about employment dispute mediation
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Is this the same as Fair Work conciliation?
Is the agreement binding?
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Talk to a mediator this week
A free, confidential 20-minute call. We'll tell you honestly whether mediation suits your situation, and what it would cost.