1. The Committee shall convene at the Ministry’s headquarters, at any other location it deems appropriate, or through digital channels. The Committee’s Convening shall not be valid unless attended by the majority of its members, including the Chairman, the judge, and a representative of the Ministry.

2. The Committee shall, within two working days as of the date of receiving the collective dispute, schedule a hearing to consider the dispute, provided that the Committee’s Secretary shall notify the Committee members and the parties to the dispute of the date and place of the hearing in any appropriate manner the Committee shall deem appropriate. The parties to the dispute may submit a written memorandum of defense supported by relevant documents at least three (3) days prior to the scheduled hearing.

3. The Workers shall be represented by a number of representatives selected thereby from among them, provided that their number shall not be less than (3) three and not more than (5) five. The Employer may, if they are unable to attend, appoint a legal representative.

4. The Committee may hear witnesses and summon whomever it deems appropriate to adjudicate the dispute or engage specialized experts. The Committee may also examine all documents and papers related to the dispute and take measures to adjudicate thereof.

5. The Committee may impose legally prescribed penalties in the event that one of the litigants fails to appear before the Committee, or one of the witnesses fails without an acceptable excuse or refuses to answer.