New Guidelines Issued on Mediation: Parties Must Determine Files Needed

The Connecticut Workers' Compensation Commission has issued new guidelines for mediation services, and 10 of the 16 commissioners have agreed to continue as mediators. The bulletin, posted online last week, notes that parties should agree on the names of three commissioners they are requesting for the mediation. If the parties agree on only one name, the agency will try to accommodate and will make the arrangements. The request for mediation should also advise if the request is for a half-day session (three hours) or a full-day session (six hours). “It is the responsibility of the...