§1206. Step II: Mediation

(a) In general

Not later than 15 days after the end of the counseling period, the employee may file a request for mediation with the Office. Mediation may include the Office, the employee, and the employing office in a process involving meetings with the parties separately or jointly for the purpose of resolving the dispute between the employee and the employing office.

(b) Mediation period

The mediation period shall be 30 days beginning on the date the request for mediation is received and may be extended for an additional 30 days at the discretion of the Office. The Office shall notify the employee and the head of the employing office when the mediation period has ended.

( Pub. L. 102–166, title III, §306, Nov. 21, 1991, 105 Stat. 1091 .)

Section Referred to in Other Sections

This section is referred to in sections 60m, 1203, 1204, 1207 of this title.