Labour Relations Act, 1995 (Act No. 66 of 1995)NoticesNational Bargaining Council for the Private Security SectorMain Collective AgreementDispute ResolutionPart Two: Conciliation of Disputes14A. Extension of conciliation period in terms of Section 135(2A) of the Act |
| (1) | The conciliating commissioner or a party to a conciliation process may request an extension of the conciliation period referred to in Section 135. |
| (2) | The request must be made on the prescribed form and before the expiry of the conciliation period as determined in terms of Section 135. |
| (3) | The Council's Head of Dispute Resolution must within 2 (two) days of receipt of the request— |
| (a) | consider whether: |
| • | An extension is necessary to ensure a meaningful conciliation process; |
| • | The refusal to agree to the extension is unreasonable; and |
| • | There are reasonable prospects of reaching agreement; and |
| (b) | Advice the parties on whether or not the extension is granted and where the extension is granted, the period of such extension |
| (4) | The Council's Head of Dispute Resolution may not extend the conciliation period if the State is the employer party. |