Book V — Labor Relations
Article 253
ELI5— what this means for you
When a CBA exists, neither party can terminate or modify it during its term except by giving 60 days' written notice before expiration. Both parties must maintain the CBA's terms during the 60-day notice period until a new agreement is reached.
Key point
Official text — PD 442
Duty to bargain collectively when there exists a collective bargaining agreement.
When there is a collective bargaining agreement, the duty to bargain collectively shall also mean that neither party shall terminate nor modify such agreement during its lifetime. However, either party can serve a written notice to terminate or modify the agreement at least sixty (60) days prior to its expiration date. It shall be the duty of both parties to keep the status quo and to continue in full force and effect the terms and conditions of the existing agreement during the 60-day period and/or until a new agreement is reached by the parties.
Source: lawphil.net (PD 442 as amended)
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