Section 88: Functions of Commission

88. Functions of Commission (1) The Commission shall have such functions as are specified in this Act or as may be prescribed. (2) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), the Commission shall— (a) provide a conciliation or mediation service on any labour dispute referred to it under this Act; (b) investigate into any labour dispute reported to it; (c) enquire into and report on any question referred to it under section 89; and (d) provide a conciliation or mediation service for the assistance of workers, trade unions and employers. (3) The Commission may— (a) advise a party to a labour dispute on procedures to be followed in accordance with this Act; (b) publish guidelines in relation to any matter dealt with in this Act; and (c) conduct research into matters relevant to its functions and publish reports on such research. (4) The Commission may provide workers, trade unions, group of trade unions, joint negotiating panels or employers with advice relating to the primary objects of this Act, which includes— (a) establishing collective bargaining structures; (b) creating deadlock-breaking mechanisms; (c) designing, establishing and functioning of workplace councils; (d) preventing and resolving disputes and grievances; (e) setting up of disciplinary procedures; (f) addressing industrial relations issues relating to the restructuring of organisations.