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What is a CEDR accreditation? CEDR is an ADR service provider specialising in conflict resolution.

What is Sexual Harassment? 1. Sexual harassment is unwanted conduct of a sexual nature. The unwanted nature of sexual harassment distinguishes it from behaviour that is welcome and mutual. 2. Sexual attention becomes sexual harassment if: (a) The behaviour is persisted in, although a single incident of harassment can constitute sexual harassment; and/or (b) The recipient has made it clear that the behaviour is considered offensive; and/or (c) The perpetrator should have known that the behaviour is regarded as unacceptable.

What is mediation? A type of alternative dispute resolution process whereby an impartial third-party assists the disputing parties to resolve conflict.

What is commercial dispute resolution? Commercial dispute resolution entails parties relying upon dispute resolution to resolve commercial disputes that arise from a transactional conflict.

What is dispute resolution? Dispute resolution is a process used to resolve disagreements or conflicts between parties.

What is arbitration? A type of alternative dispute resolution process whereby disputing parties appoints an arbitrator to hear their case. The arbitrator makes a decision on the issue; the decision is legally binding on both parties

What does a family dispute resolution practitioner do? A Family dispute resolution practitioner assists parties affected by separation or divorce to resolve parenting disputes.

What is the role of a co-facilitator? A co-facilitator is one of the facilitators involved in the training process.

What is an unfair retrenchment? An unfair retrenchment occurs where the retrenchment is substantively and procedurally unfair. For example, the employer may not have followed the correct procedure in that he did not consult with the retrenched employees or the reason or the retrenchment may not be based on the operational requirements of the business.

What is family dispute resolution? Family mediation is a type of alternative dispute resolution, a mediation process whereby the appointed mediator assists separating families to overcome their issue and find solutions.

What is workplace mediation? Workplace mediation is a confidential and voluntary process utilised by organisations to address conflicts that arise in the workplace. For example, the need for mediation may arise due to bullying, harassment, or contractual disputes. Organisations appoint a mediator to assist the parties to understand the issues and reach a mutually benefitting agreement.

What is the dispute resolution process? Dispute resolution refers to several processes used to resolve conflicts.