1. (1) A mediator shall have completed at least 30 hours of basic mediation training and hold a certificate demonstrating such training.

2. (2) Such training described in section (1) of this rule shall address the following areas:

   1. (a) Active listening, empathy and validation;
   2. (b) Sensitivity to and awareness of cross-cultural issues;
   3. (c) Maintaining neutrality;
   4. (d) Identifying and reframing interests and issues;
   5. (e) Establishing trust and respect;
   6. (f) Using techniques to achieve agreement and settlement, including creating a climate conducive to resolution, identifying options, working toward agreement, and reaching consensus;
   7. (g) Shaping and writing agreements; and
   8. (h) Ethical standards for mediator conduct adopted by state and national organizations.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 656.726(5)

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 656.012(2)(b), 656.283(1), (9) & 656.289(4)

History

WCB 1-2013, f. 2-11-13, cert. ef. 4-1-13
WCB 1-1997, f. 3-20-97, cert. ef. 7-1-97