New York Direct Entry Request for Contract Mediation (Private Sector) is a specialized dispute resolution process that is administered by the New York State Department of Labor. This process is available to parties who are involved in a dispute over a contract that is either already in effect or about to be entered into. This process is designed to provide an expedient and cost-effective way to resolve contract disputes without the need for lengthy and expensive litigation. The New York Direct Entry Request for Contract Mediation (Private Sector) process begins with the filing of a written request for mediation by one or both of the parties involved. The request must be filed with the Department of Labor and must include all relevant information about the dispute and the parties involved. Once the request is received, the Department of Labor will assign a mediator to assist the parties in resolving their dispute. The mediator will provide a neutral platform for the parties to meet and discuss the issues at hand, and will facilitate the negotiations between them. Once an agreement is reached, the mediator will draft a settlement agreement that outlines the terms and conditions of the resolution, which the parties must sign in order to make the agreement binding. If the parties are unable to reach an agreement, the mediator may suggest alternative methods of dispute resolution, such as arbitration or litigation. Types of New York Direct Entry Request for Contract Mediation (Private Sector) include: • Mediation for Labor Disputes • Mediation for Business Disputes • Mediation for Construction Disputes • Mediation for Consumer Disputes • Mediation for Real Estate Disputes • Mediation for InsurancDisputeeeeeeeees.BS.