Format of
Submission

Minimum requirements for certification:

The CA should not be less than 2 years nor more than 3 years in duration.
All the terms in the CA are to be in writing and duly signed by the union and the employer.
All pages of the original copy of the CA submitted for certification must be initialled by both the union and the employer.
The original copy of the CA must be deposited with the Court within 1 week of its signing by the parties.
A certified CA is binding on the union and the employer and their lawful successors.

The IAC may refuse to certify CAs :

on grounds of public interest, ambiguity or uncertainty
where amendment of the CA is required before certification.


Variation of CAs

Annually about 15 applications for variation of CAs are lodged with the Court - to vary or set aside any of the terms of an award for the purpose of removing ambiguity or uncertainty or to conform with the terms of any award made after the commencement of an agreement. Normally a variation order would be handed down within 2 weeks from date of filing of an application.