Ethics and Confidentiality

In Chapter 3 of the Management Directive MD-110, the EEOC established general ethical requirements for neutrals to follow in resolving EEO disputes in the federal sector. The neutral has a duty to the parties to be neutral, honest, and act in good faith. In addition, the neutral must ensure that the ADR proceedings are confidential, consistent with the Administrative Dispute Resolution Act, 5 U.S.C. § 574.

• Interagency ADR Working Group, Confidentiality Guidance
  https://adr.gov/about-adr/legislation-and-interagency-adr-working-group/

• Association for Conflict Resolution, Model Standards of Practice for Mediators
  https://www.adr.org/sites/default/files/document_repository/AAA-Mediators-Model-Standards-of-Conduct-10-14-2010.pdf
• Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Mediator Code of Conduct
  http://www.fmcs.gov/internet/itemDetail.asp?categoryID=100&itemID=15987
• A Guide for Federal Employee Mediators (new ethics guidance - May 9, 2006)
  https://adr.gov/guidance/adrguide-home/4training/
• Draft of Uniform Mediation Act (Oct 2001)
  https://www.adrmediator.com/files/122092949.pdf