D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 8, r. 8-B1514
A grievant may request mediation of their challenge to their corrective action, in writing, when presenting their grievance to the Grievance Official.
The Grievance Official will forward the request for mediation to the Vice President for Human Resources who will designate an individual to serve as the mediator. The mediator will either be an attorney licensed to practice law in the District of Columbia or an individual trained in conducting mediation.
The mediator will schedule the mediation and conduct the mediation proceedings in such a manner as to ensure a fair and equitable result. However, the mediation process must be concluded within thirty (30) days from the date the mediator was designated by the Vice President for Human Resources
If an amicable resolution of the grievance is reached through mediation, the terms of the resolution will be reduced to writing and signed by all parties, including the mediator. The written resolution will be binding on all parties and is not subject to review by any administrative body, court, or other tribunal.
If the parties are unable to resolve the grievance through the mediation process, the grievance will be returned to the Grievance Officer to resume the grievance review. Grievances will be returned to the Grievance Officer by the mediator on either the date the mediator determines that no resolution can be reached or thirty (30) days from the date the mediator was designated by the Vice President for Human Resources, whichever is earlier.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 8, r. 8-B1514