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Section : Conciliation
Domain : Human Resource Management
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This chunk is part of the section discussing various methods of dispute resolution in the workplace, specifically focusing on conciliation as a common process for resolving unfair dismissal disputes. It highlights the voluntary nature of conciliation, its similarities to mediation, and the role of the conciliator in providing expert advice.
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Conciliation is very common in workplace disputes and is undertaken in most unfair dismissal cases in the Commission. Conciliation is a voluntary process to help an employer and employee resolve an unfair dismissal dispute. The process allows each party to negotiate in an informal setting to identify if there is a solution to the issue. Conciliation is very similar to mediation except that the conciliator:
- will likely have some specialist workplace relations knowledge
- may give expert advice or information. You can find out more about the conciliation process through the Commission at fwc.gov.au/conciliation
- What is the primary purpose of conciliation in workplace disputes?
- How does conciliation differ from mediation in terms of the conciliator's role?
- What type of knowledge is expected from a conciliator in workplace disputes?
- Is participation in the conciliation process mandatory for both parties?
- What is the informal setting mentioned in the text, and why is it important for negotiation?
- Where can individuals find more information about the conciliation process?
- What are some potential outcomes of a successful conciliation process?
- Why might an employee or employer choose conciliation over other dispute resolution methods?
- What are the benefits of having a conciliator with specialist workplace relations knowledge?