kollektivavtalsprincipen
Kollektivavtalsprincipen refers to the fundamental principle of collective bargaining in labor law. It asserts that wages, working conditions, and other terms of employment should be negotiated and agreed upon between employers or employers' associations and trade unions or works councils. This principle is a cornerstone of many industrial relations systems, particularly in continental Europe. The outcome of these negotiations is a collective agreement, known as a "kollektivavtal," which then legally binds the parties involved.
The kollektivavtalsprincipen aims to create a balance of power between individual employees and employers. By organizing
The scope and enforceability of the kollektivavtalsprincipen vary by jurisdiction. In some countries, collective agreements have