March 12, 2019 20:15 Updated Follow No, the mediator will not charge for his or her services. Because the mediator is a state employee, the cost is borne by the State of Indiana. Related articles What is mediation and who pays for it? Who can use the services of the Shared Neutrals program? How can I prevent bullying in my classroom? What action does the IEERB take upon the filing of an unfair practice complaint? I notice that most of the shared neutrals are "registered" mediators. What kind of training have they had?