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

Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration

Rules for the Conduct of Proceedings before the CCMA

Part Two : Conciliation of Disputes

14A. 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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3 LRA FORM 7.23