Is Collective Agreement Enforceable?
A collective agreement--also called a labor agreement or union agreement--represents an arrangement between an employer and employees stating wages and working conditions. These agreements often work between employers and labor unions, and are usually enforceable.
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Purpose
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Collective agreements usually outline employee's wages, working hours, overtime payments and benefits in writing. A collective agreement also outlines dispute procedures between employees and the employer.
Process
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Collective agreements arise through a process of collective bargaining, where an employer and the employees discuss reasonable and fair payment agreements. In order for these agreements to be enforceable, they must also comply with all federal regulations as well as any applicable state laws.
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Details
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In order for a collective agreement to be enforceable the agreement must follow certain guidelines (appearing in writing, for example). It must clearly state the names of all parties involved in the agreement and all parties must sign the agreement. It must also contain the period in which the agreement is valid and must describe dispute procedures.
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