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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, 2023

Part Two: Conciliation of Disputes

14A. 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.