Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 24 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Chapter 24.16 - WAGES AND HOURS
Subchapter 24.16.40 - Complaints - Claims - Decisions - Appeals
Rule 24.16.4025 - MEDIATION

Universal Citation: MT Admin Rules 24.16.4025

Current through Register Vol. 18, September 20, 2024

(1) Mediations are conducted in accordance with the provisions of 26-1-813, MCA.

(2) The department shall appoint a mediator and notify the parties of the appointment.

(3) The mediator shall contact the parties to establish the mediation procedures and set a time for the mediation.

(4) Mediation must be completed within 45 days from the date the notice of mediator appointment is sent unless all parties and the mediator agree to an extension, or the case is withdrawn.

(5) Following mediation, the mediator shall issue a report as follows:

(a) If mediation resolved the dispute, the report will provide the agreement terms for approval by the parties.

(b) The mediator shall provide appropriate settlement notice, signed by the parties, if such notice is required to dispose of remaining issues.

(c) If mediation does not fully resolve the dispute, the report will provide the parties the opportunity to request a contested case hearing for any unresolved issues in accordance with Title 2, chapter 4, part 6, MCA. Requests for hearing must be received by the department within ten days from the date the mediator's report is sent.

(d) The mediator may issue a noncooperation report when a party refuses to participate or otherwise comply with the mediation.

(6) As permitted by 2-4-603, MCA, mediation may also be requested by parties to a case at any later time prior to full and final judgment.

AUTH: 2-4-201, 18-2-409, 18-2-431, 39-3-202, 39-3-216, 39-3-403, MCA IMP: 2-4-201, 2-4-603, 18-2-407, 18-2-409, 39-3-206, 39-3-207, 39-3-209, 39-3-210, 39-3-211, 39-3-216, 39-3-407, MCA

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