Trespass Act, 1959
R 385
Labour Relations Act, 1995 (Act No. 66 of 1995)Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and ArbitrationRules for the Conduct of Proceedings before the CCMA, 2023Part 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 Director must within 2 (two) 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) | whether there are reasonable prospects of reaching agreement. |
| (b) | The Commission must advise the parties on whether 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 State is the employer party. |
