A An industrial relations mediator is a non-managerial civil servant (asn) whose job is to facilitate the resolution of industrial relations disputes in a neutral manner. although part of the executive branch, a mediator\\\'s actions can be subject to judicial review if deemed unprofessional. an example of this is decision number 54/pdt.sus-phi/2023/pn.pbr, in which a worker filed a lawsuit against the company and the head of the manpower office, acting as mediator, because he felt the mediation was not conducted impartially. the plaintiff alleged that the mediator refused to conduct legitimate follow-up mediation, thereby hindering his rights. therefore, issues arise regarding how industrial relations mediators, as asn executive officials in the manpower office, are permitted to exercise judicial functions in industrial relations and the legal consequences of mediators being named co-defendants in the industrial relations court. this research uses normative legal methods, focusing on legal synchronization and legal analysis. the research results show that industrial relations mediators cannot act in a judicial capacity. furthermore, any aggrieved party can file a lawsuit with the industrial relations court. the lawsuit emphasizes that a mediator\\\'s actions are subject to judicial and administrative review, and therefore, mediators must exercise their mediation authority neutrally, proportionally, openly, and professionally to maintain the credibility and integrity of civil servants.