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The BCCEI ’ s Dispute Resolution Centre plays a pivotal role within the civil engineering sector .
The BCCEI ' s Dispute Resolution Centre plays a central role in handling industryspecific disputes , and is accredited by the Commission for Conciliation , Mediation , and Arbitration ( CCMA ). This ensures that disputes are efficiently resolved within legal parameters . The centre boasts a panel of commissioners with deep industry knowledge and experience , guaranteeing expert handling of complex civil engineering issues . Moreover , it prioritises accessibility by scheduling cases regionally , minimising financial burdens and time constraints for parties .
Denson says that in addition to this and in response to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic , the Dispute Resolution Centre also offers online dispute resolution services , enhancing efficiency and reducing costs .
The accessibility of the Dispute Resolution Centre ' s services is ensured through a funding mechanism , where employers and employees contribute to the cost of dispute resolution via a monthly levy .
In dismissal cases referred to the Dispute Resolution Centre , the process involves referral , notice of hearing , conciliation , arbitration and potential settlement agreements . Commissioners and arbitrators , appointed by the BCCEI , are crucial in ensuring fair and efficient resolution .
“ Effective dispute resolution is vital for the civil engineering industry ' s stability and fairness , and the BCCEI and its Dispute Resolution Centre provide accessible , expert and efficient mechanisms for resolving industry-specific disputes , fostering a harmonious work environment ,” Denson concludes . •
Merle Denson , Dispute Resolution Centre manager at the Bargaining Council for the Civil Engineering Industry ( BCCEI ).
About : The BCCEI ' s primary goals and objectives extend beyond dispute resolution as a bargaining council . Its responsibilities encompass concluding and enforcing collective agreements , preventing and resolving labour disputes , administering dispute resolution functions , establishing and managing funds for dispute resolution , promoting and initiating training and education schemes , developing proposals for labour policies and legislation , providing industrial support services and extending services to non-parties in the industry .
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