The principal role of the Court is to settle unresolved disputes and other matters which arise between employers and trade unions representing the workers employed by the employers under:

• The Industrial Relations Act Chapter 88:01
• The Retrenchment and Severance Benefits Act Chapter 88:13
• The Maternity Protection Act Chapter 45:57
• The Minimum Wages (Amendment) Act Chapter 88:04
• The Occupational Safety and Health Act Chapter 88:08

The Special Tribunal which falls under the Essential Services Division, was established by the Civil Service Act and is referred to in:

• The Police Service Act Chapter 15:01  
• The Fire Service Act Chapter 35:50  
• The Prison Service Act Chapter 13:02  
• The Education Act Chapter 39:01 
• The Supplemental Police Act Chapter 15:02  
• The Central Bank Act Chapter 79:02