Common use of Third Stage Clause in Contracts

Third Stage. Disputes which are not resolved internally by the above procedure may, by agreement between the parties, and then the Trade Union will need to write to the Chief Executive 15 working days after the second stage meeting. With the agreement of both parties the dispute can be referred to ACAS or other independent bodies for conciliation, mediation or arbitration. The process for hearing a dispute is contained in Annex I overleaf.