Section 58: Variation of collective agreement

58. Variation of collective agreement (1) A collective agreement may be varied— (a) in such manner and as a result of the occurrence of such circumstances as are provided in the agreement; (b) where there is a substantial change of circumstances which warrants such variation. (2) (a) Where a party to a collective agreement which is in force refuses a variation of the agreement, any party may apply to the Tribunal for a variation of the agreement and the Tribunal, on hearing the parties, shall vary the agreement where it is satisfied that the variation is warranted in accordance with subsection (1). (b) An application made under paragraph (a) shall be determined by the Tribunal within 60 days of the date of receipt of the application. [S. 58 amended by s. 19 of Act 5 of 2013 w.e.f. 11 June 2013.]