Labour Relations Act, 1995 (Act No. 66 of 1995)

Notices

Bargaining Council for the Building Industry

North and West Boland

Extension of Collective Agreement to non-parties

Annexures

Annexure A: Rules as amended by the CCMA in the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 updated on November 2019 shall apply for Building Industry Bargaining Council and as well as any further amendments

Part E: Rules that apply to Conciliations, Arbitrations and Con-Arbs

28. What happens if a party fails to attend proceedings in rights disputes
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(1) In a rights dispute, if a party to the dispute fails to attend or be represented at any proceedings before the Council, and that party—
(a)had not referred the matter to the Council, a Council commissioner may dismiss the matter by making an order; or
(b) had not referred the matter to the Council, the Council commissioner may—
(i) continue with the proceedings in the absence of that party; or
(ii) adjourn the proceedings to a later date.

 

(2) A Council commissioner must be satisfied that the party had been properly notified of the date, time and venue of the proceedings, before making any decision in terms of sub rule (1).

 

(3) If a matter is dismissed, the Council must send a copy of the ruling to the parties.