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\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\i\lang2057\langfe1028\dbch\af14\langnp2057\langfenp1028\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 (b)\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls5\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12714278 
{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 Employment Relations Tr\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 ibunal is referred to as the\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{
\b\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 "}{\b\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 ERT}{
\b\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 "}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 .
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 The \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 Causes}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1028\dbch\af14\langnp2057\langfenp1028\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 2.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 The application before the Court is a question of law which was referred to the ERC by the ERT.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1028\dbch\af14\langnp2057\langfenp1028\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 3.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 The question was referred to this Court in the following form}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 :}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 -
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 "}{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 T\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 he T\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
ribunal Orders that the dispute be transferred to the Employment Relations Court on the issue of whether the dispute has been rightfully registered according to the procedures outlined in the Employment Relations Promulgation 2007}{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 "}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 .
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1028\dbch\af14\langnp2057\langfenp1028\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 4.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 Mr. Maharaj stated tha\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 t there was another application before the court and that was an application for transfer of 
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 the substantive \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 ERT Dispute No. 30 of 2008 to the ERC\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 .\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 Mr Maharaj\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  further stated
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  that the ERT had transferred the \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 a\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 pplicant}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 '}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 s claim \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 for transfer \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 to the ERC for hea\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 ring.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1028\dbch\af14\langnp2057\langfenp1028\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 5.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 There is nothing in the ruling of the ERT dated the 11\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 th\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
 day of May 2009 which indicates to me that\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  the substantive matter had\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  been transferred to the ERC\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  for hearing\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 .}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 In respect of the issue of \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 t
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 ransfer\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 ,}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
the Tribunal\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  said the following\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 :
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 "}{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  1.1}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \loch\af0\dbch\af14\hich\f0 \'85\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
The FPSA changed its position and filed an amended notice of motion that reinstatement was no longer the remedy sought and that they would ask for damages exceeding $40,000 and costs.}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 1.2}{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
The FPSA holds the position that the Tribunal does not have the juri\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
sdiction to adjudicate and grant a remedy in excess of $40,000 and in that respect sought the transfer of the proceeding from the Tribunal to the Employment Relations Court\loch\af0\dbch\af14\hich\f0 \'85\loch\f0 .}{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 5.4}{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
The FPSA decision to amend its position by motion to change the remedies soug\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
ht triggered these mutations and now the Tribunal finds itself in the position where both parties want to go to the Employment Relations Court but for different reasons.}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 5.5}{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 \hich\f0 
The FPSA relied on section 218 (2) (b) which says that \'85\loch\f0 the Tribunal may order the\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 \hich\f0  transfer of the proceedings to the Court if the Tribunal is of the opinion that \'85\loch\f0 
the case is of such a nature and of such urgency that it is in the public interest that it be transferred to the Court.}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 5.6}{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 The FIT Council wanted the Court to decide on the 
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 preliminary issue of whether the dispute has been rightfully registered according to the procedures laid down in the Employment Relations Promulgation 2007.}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 5.8}{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
The section of the law relied upon by the FPSA (section 218 (2b) dealing with ..urgency and pub\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 lic interest does not accurately reflect the nature of the dispute as amended.}{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
The remedies sought have been amended and whilst the Tribunal has taken into consideration the position of the griever, it holds the view that in the long term the benefits of \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
the proper consideration of her case in Court would overcome any disadvantages from the delay in the hearing of it.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 Decision
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
For the aforesaid reasons, the Tribunal orders that the dispute be transferred to the Employment Relations Court on the issue of \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
whether the dispute has been rightfully registered according to the procedures outlined in the Employment Relations Promulgation 2007}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 "}{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 .
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1028\dbch\af14\langnp2057\langfenp1028\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 6.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 In its final orders, the ERT has only referred the dispute to this Court for the purposes of determining the question o\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
f law. However, from clause 5.8 of the decision, it appears that without dealing with the question of transfer, the ERT also sent the application to the ERC for determination. \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 I will discuss this issue 
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 of\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  transfer in \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 detail in \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 my judgment later. However it\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
 is my duty to state that every decision or order must precisely state the orders of the court. Expression of opinion is not equal to final orders. In this judgment of the ERT, there is no precision on what happened to the application for transfer. Howeve
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 r\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 , I take it from the decision that there are two issues before this Court. They are:-
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\i\lang2057\langfe1028\dbch\af14\langnp2057\langfenp1028\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 (a)\tab}}\pard 
\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls8\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
Whether the Permanent Secretary had properly registered the dispute; and
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\i\lang2057\langfe1028\dbch\af14\langnp2057\langfenp1028\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 (b)\tab}}\pard 
\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls8\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
To determine the applicants application for transfer of the dispute to the ERC since the applic\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
ant has amended its remedy for claim for damages more than $40,000 which effectively puts the claim out of the jurisdiction of the court.
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\par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 The Case Background}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 The respondent}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 '}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 s counsel Mr. Maharaj has accurately stated the case background and the acc\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 ount of\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
 the proceedings in its \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 chronological stage.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 I repeat it for comprehension purposes:-
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1028\loch\af3\hich\af3\dbch\af14\langnp2057\langfenp1028\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \loch\af3\dbch\af14\hich\f3 \'b7\tab}}\pard 
\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls6\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 The g\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 rievor
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 , \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 Mrs. \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 I\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 lisapeci Namuaira Jiuta\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 , \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
was employed by F.I.T. as a Senior Administrative Officer\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 .}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 She \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 commenced her employment on 7/2/2005.}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1028\loch\af3\hich\af3\dbch\af14\langnp2057\langfenp1028\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \loch\af3\dbch\af14\hich\f3 \'b7\tab}}\pard 
\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls6\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 The g\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 rievor}{
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\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 nt was terminated by way of summary dismissal by F.I.T via \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 a \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 letter dated 18/4/2008 on grounds of misconduct and insubordination.}{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1028\loch\af3\hich\af3\dbch\af14\langnp2057\langfenp1028\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \loch\af3\dbch\af14\hich\f3 \'b7\tab}}\pard 
\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls6\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 On\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 5/5/\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 2008, \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 t\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 he g\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 rievor filed an application for \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 leave to apply for j
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 udicial \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 r\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 eview via Judicial Review \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 Case \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 No. 21 of 2008.}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 She also sought a stay of her termination until the hearing and determination of\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
 the application for leave for\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 j\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 udicial \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 r\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 eview.}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1028\loch\af3\hich\af3\dbch\af14\langnp2057\langfenp1028\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \loch\af3\dbch\af14\hich\f3 \'b7\tab}}\pard 
\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls6\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 F.I.T. opposed the \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
application for \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 stay as well as the\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  application for\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 l\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 eave to apply for judicial r\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 eview.
}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1028\loch\af3\hich\af3\dbch\af14\langnp2057\langfenp1028\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \loch\af3\dbch\af14\hich\f3 \'b7\tab}}\pard 
\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls6\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 Affidavits were file\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
d in judicial r\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 eview proceedings by the Grievor, \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 Permanent Secretary for Labour \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 as first \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 r\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 espondent
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  and F.I.T. as second \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 r\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 espondent.}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1028\loch\af3\hich\af3\dbch\af14\langnp2057\langfenp1028\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \loch\af3\dbch\af14\hich\f3 \'b7\tab}}\pard 
\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls6\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 On the \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 23/5/
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 2008, Justice Jitoko dismissed \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 the g\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 rievor}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 '}{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 s application for \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 l\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 eave to apply for \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 j\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
udicial \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 r\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 eview as well as the\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 application for \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 s\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 tay.}{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1028\loch\af3\hich\af3\dbch\af14\langnp2057\langfenp1028\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \loch\af3\dbch\af14\hich\f3 \'b7\tab}}\pard 
\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls6\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 On the 2\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 4/04/2008, 
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 the F.P.S.A reported a dispute to the Permanent Secretary of Labour}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 between Mrs. Jiuta and F.I.T.}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1028\loch\af3\hich\af3\dbch\af14\langnp2057\langfenp1028\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \loch\af3\dbch\af14\hich\f3 \'b7\tab}}\pard 
\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls6\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 On the 2\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 9/04/
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 2008, the Permanent Secretary \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 for\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  Labour wrote to the F.P.S.A. acknow\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 ledging receipt of the report of\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  2
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 8/4/2008\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 .}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 The letter \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 also \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 stated \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 that the report was being analysed and that F.P.S.A. would be advised of the outcome in a very near future.}{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1028\loch\af3\hich\af3\dbch\af14\langnp2057\langfenp1028\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \loch\af3\dbch\af14\hich\f3 \'b7\tab}}\pard 
\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls6\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 On the 2\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 9/04/2008
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 , the Permanent Secretary \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 for\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  Labour \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 also \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 wrote to F.I.T. in which he advised of F.P.S.A}{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 '}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 s repor\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
t and sought a response to the report from F.I.T in 5 days.}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1028\loch\af3\hich\af3\dbch\af14\langnp2057\langfenp1028\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \loch\af3\dbch\af14\hich\f3 \'b7\tab}}\pard 
\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls6\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 On the 2\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 9/04/2008
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 , \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 F.I.T wrote back to Permanent Secretary \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 for\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  Labour confirming receipt of the report.}{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 F.I.T further said that it would await 
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 advice\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  on next procedural steps to be taken.}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1028\loch\af3\hich\af3\dbch\af14\langnp2057\langfenp1028\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \loch\af3\dbch\af14\hich\f3 \'b7\tab}}\pard 
\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls6\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 There w\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
as no further communication from the Ministry of Labour in relation to acceptance or rejection of the report in terms of Section 170 of ERP 2007.}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 The next thing that happened was on 17/11/2008 after lapse of almost 7 months from 29/4/2008.}{
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\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1028\loch\af3\hich\af3\dbch\af14\langnp2057\langfenp1028\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \loch\af3\dbch\af14\hich\f3 \'b7\tab}}\pard 
\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls6\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 On the 1\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 7/11/20
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 08\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 , \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 F.I.T was advised that the \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 d\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 ispute was before the Tribunal\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 . At the Tribunal,
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 p\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
reliminary objection was taken by F.I.T that the Permanent Secretary had not complied with the mandatory requirement under Section 170 of ERP and that the matter was not prop\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 erly before the Tribunal.}{
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\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1028\loch\af3\hich\af3\dbch\af14\langnp2057\langfenp1028\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \loch\af3\dbch\af14\hich\f3 \'b7\tab}}\pard 
\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls6\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
Directions were given to the parties for filing of submission on pending issues.}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1028\loch\af3\hich\af3\dbch\af14\langnp2057\langfenp1028\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \loch\af3\dbch\af14\hich\f3 \'b7\tab}}\pard 
\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls7\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 On the 1\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 3/02/2009
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 , the \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 F.P.S.A filed an amended \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 n\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 otice of motion seeking an \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 o\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 rder that the reference be 
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 transferred to \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 the \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 Employment \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 Relations \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 Court\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
 as the damages claimed was more than $40,000.00.}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1028\loch\af3\hich\af3\dbch\af14\langnp2057\langfenp1028\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \loch\af3\dbch\af14\hich\f3 \'b7\tab}}\pard 
\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls7\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 On the 2\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 5/02/2009
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 , the \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 F.I.T filed inter-parte\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 s\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 n\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 otice of \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 m
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 otion for an order that the reference be referred to \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 the \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 Employment \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 Relations \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
Court for determination of legal issue in relation to \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 the \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 jurisdictio\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 n.}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1028\loch\af3\hich\af3\dbch\af14\langnp2057\langfenp1028\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \loch\af3\dbch\af14\hich\f3 \'b7\tab}}\pard 
\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls7\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 On the 11\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 /05/2009
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 , the \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 legal m\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 ember\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  of \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 the \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 ERT \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 delivered the
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  ruling referring \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 the question of law to\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  this Court for determination.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 The Submissions}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1028\dbch\af14\langnp2057\langfenp1028\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 8.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 Mr. V. Maharaj\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 , counsel for the respondent, \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
firstly made submissions in respect of whether the ERT disput\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 e No. 30 of 2008 was properly registered by the Permanent Sec\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 retary\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 .}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
Mr. Maharaj submitted that the Permanent Secretary has the power to accept \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 or\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  reject \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
a dispute reported to him under section 169 within 30 days from the date of receiving the report of d\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 ispute.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 The Permanent Secretary must \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 then \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 inform the parties\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
 or their representatives\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 i\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 n writing about his decision to accept or reject the dispute.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 The decision by the Permanent Secretary must be delivered by hand, registered mail or courier.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 Mr\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 .\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  Mahar
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 aj submitted that the dispute was reported to the Permanent Secretary on the 24\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 th\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  day of April, 2008.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 There is no indication as to whether the dispute was accepted or rejected.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 FIT was also not advised of whether or not he had accepted the disp
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 ute.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 The \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
parties had attended\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  mediation on \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 the \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 7\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 th\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 day of \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
October, 2008.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 On the 13\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 th
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  day of October, 2008 the \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 d\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 ispute was referred to the ERT and the respondent advised about the referral.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 Mr\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 .\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  Maharaj stated that the Pe\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
rmanent Secretary had breached the m\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 andatory\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  provisions of the ERP 2007 which were s\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 s\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 .170 (7) and 170(8).}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 It therefore follows that the dispute is improperly
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  registered and ought to be struck out.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1028\dbch\af14\langnp2057\langfenp1028\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 9.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 In respect of the \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 application for transfer, Mr. Maharaj stated that a matter can only be transferred t
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 o the ERC if:-}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\i\lang2057\langfe1028\dbch\af14\langnp2057\langfenp1028\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 (a)\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12714278 
{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 An important question of l\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 a\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 w is likely to arise; or}{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\i\lang2057\langfe1028\dbch\af14\langnp2057\langfenp1028\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 (b)\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12714278 
{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 The case is of such a nature and of such urgency that it is in the public interest that it be transferred to the court.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 Mr Maharaj \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 then submitted that the criterion\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  for transfer has\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  not be
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 en met and therefore the matter cannot be transferred to the ERC\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 .}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 The applicant should choose the proper forum in the first place.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 If it has amended the claim to exceed the jurisdiction of the ERT, then the applicant should withdraw the dispute from the \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
ERT and file \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 the dispute fresh \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 in ERC.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 Since the matter is now in ERT, it \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 sh\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 ould adjudicate the dispute irrespective of the amendment.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 Mr. Tofinga, for the applicant submitted that the application for transfer is no longer an issue in ERC as the Tribunal \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
had aptly dealt with the issue.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 The transfer was unsuccessful.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 The issue before the court\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 ,
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  according to Mr Tofinga\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 , \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 is the question of law referred to the ERC by the ERT.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1028\dbch\af14\langnp2057\langfenp1028\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 11.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 Mr. Tofinga further stated that he does not dispute the employer}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 '}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 s right to be info\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 rmed in writing of the acceptance of the dispute but the employer, the FIT, had attended the mediation and w
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 as\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  aware of the existence and acceptance of the dispute.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 It participate\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 d in the mediation and for the C\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 ourt or the \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 T
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 ribunal \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 to strike out the dispu\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 te on non-compliance by the Permanent Secr\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 e\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
tary of the procedures of the ERP will be highly prejudicial to the employee because the onus to comply with the provisions of the ERP was not on the employee.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 Mr. Tofinga further stat\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 ed that under s.234 of the E\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 RP \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 2007
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 ,\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  the \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 C\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 ourt or the \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 T\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 ribunal may validate th\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
ings which had been informally done under the ERP 2007.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 The C
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 ourt further has powers under s.235 to waive an error or defect in the proceedings to dispose off a matter effectively.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 It \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 wa\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 s \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 thus submitted t\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
hat any striking out would be improper\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 .
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\par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 The Law and \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 the\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  Determination}{
\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1028\dbch\af14\langnp2057\langfenp1028\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 12.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 I will first of all \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
determine the question of law which is whether the employment dispute between the parties has been rightfully registered according to the procedures outlined in the\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  ERP 2007.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1028\dbch\af14\langnp2057\langfenp1028\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 13.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 S.170 of the ERP\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  2007 comprehensively lays down the procedure for accepting the dispute and referring the same to the ERT.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 It states:-
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 "}{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 170. (1)}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 The Permanent Secretary has the power to accept or reject a dispute reported to him or her under s\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
ection 169 within 30 days from the date of receiving the report of dispute
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 (2)}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 The Permanent Secretary \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 must:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 (a)}{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
inform the parties that he or she accepts or rejects the dispute; and}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 (b)}{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 give reasons for rejecting a dispute;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 (3)}{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 If a dispute is accepte\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
d by the Permanent Secretary must, the dispute becomes an employment dispute for the purpose of this Promulgation.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 (4)}{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 The Permanent Secretary must \hich\f0 \endash 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 (a)}{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
refer the employment dispute to the Tribunal if the dispute relates to interpretation, application \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 or operation of an employment contract; or}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 (b)}{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
in any other case, refer the employment dispute to Mediation Services.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 (5)}{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
If an employment dispute is referred to Mediation Services, the mediation process must first be exhausted before the employment disp\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 ute is referred to the Tribunal by the Mediator.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 (6)}{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
The Permanent Secretary must not accept a report of dispute after 6 months from the date on which the dispute arose except where the delay to report was caused by mistake or other good cause.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 (7)}{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 The P\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
ermanent Secretary must, in writing, inform the parties or their representatives about his or her decision to accept or reject the dispute.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 (8)}{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
The decision by the Permanent Secretary under subsection (7) must be delivered by hand, registered email or cou\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 rier.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 (9)}{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 In this section, }{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 "}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 date on which the dispute arose}{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 "}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
 means the date commencing from the date the final decision is made \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 on the grievance after the grievance procedure under an employment contract relating to the grievance has been exhausted}{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 "}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 .
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1028\dbch\af14\langnp2057\langfenp1028\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 14.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 The\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  procedure for accepting and referring an employment dispute\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
 is also enunciated in Regulations 12 to 15 of the Employment Relations (Administration) Regulations 2008.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 It reads as follows:-
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 "}{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 12 (1)}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 A report of a dispute required under section 169(2) of th\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 e Promulgation must be made in Form ER5 set out in Schedule 1.

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 (2)}{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
A copy of the report of the dispute in sub regulation (1) must be provided within 3 days to the trade union or the employer to which the dispute relates.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 13\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 (1)}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 Within 30 days after recei
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 ving the report of the dispute under regulation 12, the Permanent Secretary shall inform the parties or their representatives in writing that he or she accepts or rejects the dispute, and give reasons for rejecting the dispute.

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 (2)}{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 In exercising his or he\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
r powers under this regulation, the Permanent Secretary must be satisfied that the parties to the dispute have taken all reasonable means to exhaust the procedures for settlement of disputes under section 168 of the Promulgation, and have engaged in good 
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 f\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 aith in attempting to resolve the dispute.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 (3)}{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
The Permanent Secretary may reject the dispute and refer the dispute back to the parties if he or she is satisfied that the parties have not exhausted the procedures for settlement of disputes, and have not e\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
ngaged in good faith negotiations in attempting to resolve the dispute.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 (4)}{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
If a report of a dispute is accepted by the Permanent Secretary, it becomes an employment dispute, and he or she shall refer the employment dispute either to the Employment Relati\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
ons Tribunal or the Mediation Services in accordance with section 170(4) of the Promulgation, with notification to the parties.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 14(1)}{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
A referral of an employment dispute by the Permanent Secretary to the Mediation Services must be made in Form ER6 set out\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  in Schedule 1.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 (2)}{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
A copy of the referral in sub regulation (1) must be sent to the trade union and employer to which the dispute relates at the same time the employment dispute has been referred to the Mediation Services.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 15(1)}{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 A referral of an employm\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
ent dispute by the Permanent Secretary to the Employment Relations Tribunal must be made in Form ER7 set out in Schedule 1.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 (2)}{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
A copy of the referral in sub regulation (1) must be sent to the trade union and employer to which the dispute relates at the s\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 ame time the employment dispute has been referred to the Employment Relations Tribunal}{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 "}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 .
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1028\dbch\af14\langnp2057\langfenp1028\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 15.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 It is not disputed that the employer was never advised in writing of \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 the Permanent Secretary}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 '}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 s\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
 decision to accept or reject the dispute and the written decision was n\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 ever delivered by hand, registered mail or courier.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1028\dbch\af14\langnp2057\langfenp1028\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 16.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 The requirement to inform the parties or their representatives of the decision to accept or r\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 eject the dispute is mandatory 
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 pursuant to s.\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 170(7) of the ERP, 2007.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 It is further mandatory\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  by s.\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 170(8) of\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
 the ERP 2007\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  that the decision be delivered by hand, registered mail or courier.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 Th\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 e\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 se rules are not fanciful.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 There is a purpose for the legislature to \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 enact such a rule and the major purpose is to comply
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  with the rules of natural justice in that the i\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 nformation that a dispute has been accepted serves the other party as a notice of an existing judicial proceeding against it
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 ,\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  giving the affected party sufficient time to prepare its case\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 .}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1028\dbch\af14\langnp2057\langfenp1028\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 17.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 S.170\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  of the ERP 2007 and Regulations\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  13\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  to 15
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  of the ERAD 2008\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 ,\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 in\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  essence\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 ,\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
 lays down the process of registration \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 of employment disputes\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 .\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 T\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
he Permanent Secretary must follow the following steps}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 :}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 -
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 Step 1:}{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
either accept or reject a dispute reported to him within 30 days.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 Step 2:}{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 within 30 days after receipt of the repor
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 t, the Permanent Secretary}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
must inform the parties that he or she has accepted or rejected the dispute and if the dispute is rejected\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 ,\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  give reasons for rejecting the dispute.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 Step 3:}{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
acceptance of the dispute becomes employment dispute and the Permanent \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 Secretary mus\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 t refer the same to ERC or the M\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 ediation \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 S
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 ervices\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  and notify the parties of the same by the\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  same\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  form through which t\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
he referral was made to the respective institution,\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  that is\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  either via Form\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  ER6 or \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 Form \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
ER7 set out in Schedule 1 of the ERAR\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 2008\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 .
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1028\dbch\af14\langnp2057\langfenp1028\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 18.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 It is clear from the provision\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 s\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  of the ERP 2007\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 ,
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  and the accepted facts of the case that the Permanent Secretary failed to comply with the provisions of ERP in \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 properly registering and/or referring the dispute to the Mediation Unit in that
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  step 2 wa\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 s never complied with. \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 Given this pronouncement, I am of the judgment \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
that it is highly improper to strike out the dispute from the ER\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 T\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  as I do not see any prejudice caused to the respondent\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 , i\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
f the dispute is allowed to \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 proceed to\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  hearing\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  because\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  the Perm\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 anent Secretary wrote to the respondent on the 29
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 th\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  day of April, 2008 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 and informed it \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 that the FPS\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 A had reported a dispute to him. By this letter the
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  FIT became aware of the \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 report of the dispute\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 .}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 Further, it participated\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  in mediation which informally ga\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
ve it an indication that the dispute had been accepted by the Permanent Secretary. \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 The dispute was unsettled and FIT would have then naturally expected the matter to be referred to the Tribunal.\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
 On the other hand the employee will be seriously affected on \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 the failure of the Permanent Secretary \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 t\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 o carry out his obligations under the ERP 2007.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 It was \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 never
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  in the applicant}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 '}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 s hands to 
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 carry out the obligations imposed by the ERP \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 2007\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 and so it is highly unfair to punish the applicant by striking out the dispu
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 te\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 .}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1028\dbch\af14\langnp2057\langfenp1028\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 19.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 I am prepared to waive an error on the part of the Permanent Secretary or \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 the \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
defect in the registra\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 tion and allow the proceedings \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 on \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 foot \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 to continue.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 I exercise these powers under s.235 (b) of the ERP 2007 which reads that:-
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 "}{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  235}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 In order to enab\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
le the Court or the Tribunal to dispose of a matter effectively, the Court or the Tribunal may, at any stage of the proceedings, on its own motion or upon application, and upon terms as it thinks fit, by order \loch\af0\dbch\af14\hich\f0 \endash 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\i\lang2057\langfe1028\dbch\af14\langnp2057\langfenp1028\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 (a)\tab}}\pard 
\ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \loch\af0\dbch\af14\hich\f0 \'85\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 ;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\i\lang2057\langfe1028\dbch\af14\langnp2057\langfenp1028\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 (b)\tab}}\pard 
\ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 Amend or waive an error or defect in th
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 e proceedings}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 ;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\i\lang2057\langfe1028\dbch\af14\langnp2057\langfenp1028\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 (c)\tab}}\pard 
\ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \loch\af0\dbch\af14\hich\f0 \'85\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\i\lang2057\langfe1028\dbch\af14\langnp2057\langfenp1028\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 (d)\tab}}\pard 
\ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \loch\af0\dbch\af14\hich\f0 \'85\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 .
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 "
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 Underlining is mine.}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 
\par }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1028\dbch\af14\langnp2057\langfenp1028\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 20.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 I now turn to the second issue of transfer.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 S.\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 218\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  of the ERP 2007\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
 spells out the procedure on transfer.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 It reads:-
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 "}{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 218 (1)}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 A party to the proceedings may apply to the Tribunal to have the proceedings tr\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
ansferred to the Court for the hearing and determination of the matter.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 (2)}{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
The Tribunal may order the transfer of the proceedings to the Court if the Tribunal is of the opinion that \hich\f0 \endash 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 (a)}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 an important question of law is likely to arise; or}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 (b)}{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 the case\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
 is of such a nature and of such urgency that it is in the public interest that it be transferred to the Court.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 (3)}{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
If the Tribunal declines to transfer proceedings to the Court, the party concerned may seek special leave of the Court for an order that th\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
e proceedings be transferred to the Court and the Court must apply the criteria that govern the Tribunal}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 '}{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 s decision under subsection (2).
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 (4)}{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
An order for transfer of proceedings to the Court under this section may be made subject to any conditions as the\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  Tribunal or Court may impose.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 (5)}{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
If an order for transfer is made under subsection (2), the Court may, if it considers that the proceedings were not properly transferred, order that the Tribunal adjudicate on the pr\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 oceedings at the first instance}{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 "}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 .}{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1028\dbch\af14\langnp2057\langfenp1028\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 21.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 It i\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
s clear from s. 218 above that when an application for transfer is listed before the tribunal, it must deal with the same and make a determination. The ERC can only deal with the issue of transfer on an application for special leave, if the application at
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 the first instance is declined by the ERT.\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  There is no application of any such nature before me under s.218(3) of the ERP 2007.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1028\dbch\af14\langnp2057\langfenp1028\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 22.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 It is thus clear that this Court cannot improperly deal with the application for transfer. The ERT should have dealt with the is
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 sue at that time and not s\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 ent the application before the C\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 ourt. In any event I do not find any \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 important question of law that 
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 is\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  likely to arise or \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 that the dispute is \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 of such a nature and of such urgency that it is in the public interest that it be transf
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 erred to ERC.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1028\dbch\af14\langnp2057\langfenp1028\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 23.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 I also must say that the original employment dispute was within the jurisdiction of \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 the ERT.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 If the applicant was \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 minded to amend it
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 s claim which was going to put the dispute \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 beyond \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 the jurisdiction of the ERT, then the applicant should have\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  not amended the claim but 
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 have \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 withdraw\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 n\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  and file\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 d\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 a \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
fresh application in the ERC.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1028\dbch\af14\langnp2057\langfenp1028\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 24.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 The ERT cannot transfer a\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 n\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 application \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
to ERC\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  in a matter\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 which \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 is not within its jurisdiction \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 because \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
the act of transferring will mean that ERT is exercising jurisdiction\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  over the matter in which it has no jurisdiction. }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1028\dbch\af14\langnp2057\langfenp1028\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 25.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 There is no fresh dispute filed in this Court and this Court cannot hear the same. The dispute must be heard by the ERT in its original form
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 or in an amended form which amendment must not put the dispute b\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 eyond the jurisdiction of the \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 Tribunal. Alternatively,
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  the applicant is at liberty to file fresh application in the ERC, if the time limit has not expired.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1028\dbch\af14\langnp2057\langfenp1028\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 26.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 I\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 n my judgment\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 , the proceeding has\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  not
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  been\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  properly transferred \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 to the ERC \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 and as such I order the\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  ERT to adjudicate on the same.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 I exercise this power to order the ERT to hear the dispute
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  under s.\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 218(5) of the ERP 2007.
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\par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 Final Orders}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 The ERC dispute No. 30 of 2008 is validated and sent back to ERT\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  for hearing and determination in\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
 the original form \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 it was filed\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  or in an amended form which amendment must not put the dispute beyond the jurisdiction of the Tribuna\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 l\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 ; }{
\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 alternatively}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  t\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
he applicant is at libert\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 y to \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 discontinue the ERT dispute and \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 f\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 ile fresh proceedings in ERC for determination, if it so wish
\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 es, as long as the statute of limitation has not expired.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 Each party shall bear their own costs.
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\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 ANJALA WATI
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 Judge}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278 
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\par \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 15\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 /09/2011
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\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12714278 {\b\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 To}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 :
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\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 Mr. \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 Noel Tofinga\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 , \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 Union Representative\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 
.
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\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1028\langnp2057\insrsid12714278\charrsid12714278 \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 No. 0\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 6\hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0  of \hich\af0\dbch\af14\loch\f0 2009
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