Malaysia legislation
Section 16
Section 16
Negotiation for settlement
(2)
Without limiting the generality of subsection (1), in making an assessment the Tribunal shall have regard to any factors that, in the opinion of the Tribunal, are likely to impair the ability of either or both of the parties to negotiate an agreed settlement.
(3)
Where the parties reach an agreed settlement, the Tribunal shall approve and record the agreed settlement and the agreed settlement shall then take effect as if it is an award of the Tribunal.
(4)
The Tribunal shall proceed to determine the complaint of sexual harassment if—
(a)
it appears to the Tribunal that it would not be appropriate for the Tribunal to assist the parties to negotiate an agreed settlement in relation to the complaint of sexual harassment; or
(b)
the parties are unable to reach an agreed settlement in relation to the complaint of sexual harassment.
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