PART IXTHE FAIR EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNAL
Other methods of dispute resolution
F1Conciliation before complaint to Tribunal: other Labour Relations Agency duties88ZB
1
This Article applies where—
a
a person contacts the Agency requesting the services of a conciliation officer in relation to a matter that (if not settled) is likely to give rise to a complaint being presented to the Tribunal under Article 38 against that person, and
b
the Agency has not received information from the prospective complainant under Article 88ZA(1).
2
This Article also applies where—
a
a person contacts the Agency requesting the services of a conciliation officer in relation to a matter that (if not settled) is likely to give rise to a complaint being presented to the Tribunal under Article 38 by that person, and
b
the requirement in Article 88ZA(1) would apply to that person but for Article 88ZA(7).
3
Where this Article applies a conciliation officer shall endeavour to promote a settlement between the persons who would be the complainant and the respondent if a complaint were presented to the Tribunal under Article 38.
4
If at any time—
a
the conciliation officer concludes that a settlement is not possible, or
b
a conciliation officer comes under the duty in Article 88ZA(3) to promote a settlement between the persons who would be the complainant and the respondent,
the duty in paragraph (3) ceases to apply at that time.
5
In paragraphs (3) and (4) “settlement” means a settlement that avoids a complaint being presented to the Tribunal under Article 38.