1.2  Stage 2: Discussions with a view to reaching an agreement on compliant terms and conditions

Stage 2 begins with the parties being invited to seek to resolve the matter through further discussions.

The independent person will make themselves available to the parties to facilitate the process.  The parties also have the option of establishing other arrangements for mediation.

If the parties can reach an agreement consistent with the Code then the matter is closed and the new package of conditions of employment will be applied both to new starters and to those employed during the dispute.  

If no agreement can be reached within the allotted time then the dispute will proceed to Stage 3.

Time limit: Ten (10) Business Days, with the possibility that this might be extended by the agreement of the parties and with the consent of the independent person.