Requirements
- Enables any party to a labor dispute to request amicable settlement within set timelines from dispute inception before the designated committee.
- Constitutes the committee under the chair of the competent Labor Directorate's Director (or delegate) with membership of the worker (or representative) and employer (or representative).
- If amicable settlement fails, the dispute proceeds to the competent labor court for adjudication.
- In dismissal disputes, the labor court must decide urgently within three months from the first hearing; sums paid under interim orders offset any final compensation due.
Impact on Employers
Non-adherence may resort to claims in court instead of resorting to amicable settlement first.
Recommended Actions
- Designate a Compliance Liaison within HR or Legal to coordinate and adhere to all statutory requirements and to monitor updates or additional implementing instructions.
- Review Ongoing and Recent Issuances to confirm compliance.
The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.
The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.
