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No 7 Of 1997 Dispute Resolution Procedures Of Council

Education Labour Relations Council

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Source domain: elrc.org.za

Collected on 22 August 2026

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This document is a procedural guide issued by the Education Labour Relations Council (ELRC) outlining the formal processes for resolving disputes in the education sector. It details various forms that parties can use to initiate conciliation, arbitration, appeals, variations, or condonations. The procedures are designed to ensure fair, timely, and structured dispute resolution among employers, trade unions, and employees in education. All forms are available online and remain open for use indefinitely.

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condonation for unfair labour practiceOngoing

Application for Condonation for ULP

A party may apply for condonation if they have committed an Unfair Labour Practice (ULP) and wish to be excused from consequences due to extenuating circumstances, using Form E15.

Who it is for
parties accused of ULP seeking relief
How to act on it
Submit Form E15 to the Education Labour Relations Council
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FORM E15 – APPLICATION FOR CONDONATION FOR ULP
application for condonationOngoing

Application for Condonation for Late Filing of Rescission Application

If a party fails to file a rescission application on time, they may apply for condonation using Form E6, explaining the delay and requesting permission to proceed.

Who it is for
parties with late filings in dispute resolution processes
How to act on it
Complete and submit Form E6 to the Education Labour Relations Council
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FORM E6 – APPLICATION FOR CONDONATION FOR LATE FILING OF RESCISSION APPLICATION
application for expedited arbitrationOngoing

Application for Expedited Arbitration

A party involved in a dispute may apply for expedited arbitration by submitting Form E14, which allows for faster resolution of urgent matters under the council's procedures.

Who it is for
parties to an ongoing dispute in the education sector
How to act on it
Submit Form E14 to the Education Labour Relations Council
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FORM E14 – REQUEST FOR EXPEDITED ARBITRATION
request for taxationOngoing

Request for Taxation of Costs

A party may request taxation of costs incurred during dispute proceedings by submitting Form E11, which ensures proper calculation and approval of expenses.

Who it is for
parties involved in dispute resolution with cost claims
How to act on it
Submit Form E11 to the Education Labour Relations Council
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FORM E11 – REQUEST FOR TAXATION
application for variationOngoing

Application for Variation of Ruling/Arbitration Award

A party may apply to vary an existing ruling or arbitration award by submitting Form E5, providing justification for the requested change.

Who it is for
parties affected by a ruling or award
How to act on it
Submit Form E5 to the Education Labour Relations Council
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FORM E5 – APPLICATION FOR VARIATION OF RULING/ARBITRATION AWARD
application for appointment of panelistOngoing

Application to Appoint Senior Panelist to Arbitrate

A party may apply to appoint a senior panelist to arbitrate a dispute using Form E9, especially in complex or high-stakes cases.

Who it is for
parties requiring a senior arbitrator
How to act on it
Submit Form E9 to the Education Labour Relations Council
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FORM E9 – APPLICATION TO APPOINT SENIOR PANELIST TO ARBITRATE
dispute referral formOngoing

Referring a Dispute for Conciliation or Request for Arbitration

Individuals or organisations can refer a dispute to the Education Labour Relations Council for conciliation or arbitration using Form E1, which is provided as part of the dispute resolution procedures.

Who it is for
trade unions, employers, employees, or representatives in the education sector
How to act on it
Complete and submit Form E1 to the Education Labour Relations Council
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FORM E1 – REFERRING A DISPUTE FOR CONCILIATION OR REQUEST FOR ARBITRATION
application for rescissionOngoing

Application for Rescission of Ruling/Arbitration Award

A party may apply to rescind a ruling or arbitration award using Form E4, citing grounds such as error, fraud, or misconduct.

Who it is for
parties dissatisfied with a ruling or award
How to act on it
Submit Form E4 to the Education Labour Relations Council
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FORM E4 – APPLICATION FOR RESCISSION OF RULING/ARBITRATION AWARD
legal application under section 142AOngoing

Application in Terms of Section 142A

Parties may apply under Section 142A of the Labour Relations Act using Form E7, typically related to specific procedural or substantive rights in dispute resolution.

Who it is for
parties invoking legal provisions in dispute resolution
How to act on it
Submit Form E7 to the Education Labour Relations Council
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FORM E7 – APPLICATION IN TERMS OF S142A
subpoena requestOngoing

Subpoena Request

A party may request a subpoena to compel the attendance of a witness or production of documents in a dispute resolution process using Form E10.

Who it is for
parties needing evidence or testimony in a dispute
How to act on it
Submit Form E10 to the Education Labour Relations Council
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FORM E10 – SUBPOENA

Key Takeaways

  • No. 7 of 1997
  • Dispute Resolution Procedures
  • Education Labour Relations Council
  • Form E1
  • Form E14
  • Form E6
  • Form E5
  • Form E4
  • Form E11
  • Form E10
  • Form E9
  • Form E7
  • Form E15
  • Education Labour Relations Council