Conciliation
Settlement-focused CCMA or bargaining-council step where a commissioner helps the parties try to resolve a labour dispute.
Definition
Conciliation is usually less formal than arbitration. The immediate goal is settlement or narrowing the dispute; if it does not resolve, the next route may be arbitration, Labour Court, or another process depending on the issue.
Key takeaways
Settlement-focused CCMA or bargaining-council step where a commissioner helps the parties try to resolve a labour dispute.
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Related legal problems
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Common situations
CCMA conciliation
Workplace settlement
Unresolved dismissal dispute
Related resources
Resources and guides
CCMA Checklist
Preparation checklist for CCMA referral, conciliation, and arbitration steps.
Labour LawPreparation PackLawyer CCMA Preparation Checklist
Prepare for a CCMA-lawyer consultation by organising referral dates, forum questions, employment records, evidence, witness notes, settlement limits, and representation questions.
Labour LawPreparation PackEmployment Dispute Pack
Employment Dispute Pack for organising facts, dates, documents, and next steps before seeking labour law help.
Labour LawChecklistSettlement Offer Review Checklist
Settlement Offer Review Checklist for preparing documents, facts, dates, and questions connected to labour law.
Labour LawFAQs
Conciliation FAQs
What does Conciliation mean?
Settlement-focused CCMA or bargaining-council step where a commissioner helps the parties try to resolve a labour dispute.
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