Labour Relations Act, 1995 (Act No. 66 of 1995)Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and ArbitrationRules for the Conduct of Proceedings before the CCMAPart Two : Conciliation of Disputes14A. Extension of conciliation period in terms of Section 135 (2A) of the Act |
| (1) | The concilliating 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 form3 and before the expiry of the conciliation period as determined in terms of Section 135. |
| (3) | The Director must within two (2) days of receipt of the request — |
| (a) | consider whether: |
| (i) | An extension is necessary to ensure a meaningful conciliation process; |
| (ii) | The refusal to agree to the extension is unreasonable; and |
| (iii) | 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 Director may not extend the conciliation period if the employer party is the State. |
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