Confidentiality Principle in Consideration and Resolution of Collective Labor Dispute through Mediation
Keywords:
collective labor dispute, mediation, confidentiality, code.Abstract
Collective labor disputes have become topical in Georgia since the introduction of amendments to the Labor Code of Georgia, which amendments provided for mandatory mediation for consideration and resolution of collective labor disputes. The paper below demonstrates that labor disputes differ from others by their nature. Respectively one of the core principles of mediation - confidentiality is not fully covered by effective legislation and this legislative gap creates serious problems in practice. The target of the research is finding out the peculiarities of confidentiality principle in the collective labor mediation process by comparative analysis of Georgian and foreign legislations and court decisions, research based recommendations will help to improve the legislation and mediation practice.
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