Labour Relations Act, 1995 (Act No. 66 of 1995)NoticesBargaining Council for the Food Retail, Restaurant, Catering and Allied TradesExtension to Non-parties of the Main Collective AgreementAnnexuresAnnexure G : Rules for Conciliation and Arbitrating Disputes : Bargaining Council for the Food Retail, Restaurant, Catering and Allied TradesPart E : Rules that apply to conciliations, arbitrations and con-arbs28. What happens if a party fails to attend proceedings in rights disputes |
| (1) | In a rights dispute, if a party to a dispute fails to attend or be represented at any proceedings before the Council, and that party— |
| (a) | has referred the dispute to the Council, a Council commissioner may dismiss the matter by making an order; or |
| (b) | has 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 has been properly notified of the date, time and venue of the proceedings, before making any decision in terms of subrule (1). |
| (3) | If a matter is dismissed, the Council must send a copy of the ruling to the parties. |