The Department of Labor and Industry published the following illustration. It does a fairly good job of showing some parts of the workers’ compensation “maze.” Click on the links and you will be directed to a the DOLI website.
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We have been told that nothing is guaranteed in life. Nothing is more true then when you go to hearing for workers’ compensation benefits. There is always a certain amount of uncertainty regardless of how good your case may be. Consequently, mediation is a way for all parties to get together and attempt to reach a settlement.
Mediation is a non-binding process where all parties meet to discuss the disputed issues before a neutral mediator.
The mediator will help the parties reach a mutual settlement by exploring the strengths and weaknesses of each party. It is not the mediator’s role to decide who is right or wrong but instead help the parties reach a fair and equitable settlement.
