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

Notices

Bargaining Council for the Metal and Engineering Industries

Dispute Resolution Agreement

Extension of the Dispute Resolution Collective Agreement to Non-parties

8. Dispute Resolution procedure for the Interpretation, Application, or Enforcement of Collective Agreements

8.4. Designated Agents

Purchase

(a)	In the event of a designated agent being appointed in terms of sub-clause 8.3 above, or if a designated agent discovers an apparent breach of a collective agreement in the course of performing his/her duties, the designated agent shall have the powers granted designated agents in the Act and—

(i)	shall investigate the alleged breach and/or dispute;

(ii)	may endeavour to secure compliance with the collective agreement through conciliation;

(iii)

may issue a compliance order, which calls upon a person or party to comply in a special manner and within a specified time period, with the terms of a collective agreement; and

(iv)

as soon as possible after the investigation shall submit a written report to the Secretary, outlining steps taken to secure compliance, the outcome of these steps, and recommendations for resolving the matter (if not resolved). The Secretary shall provide the parties involved with a copy of the report.