Collective Bargaining Agreement: Force Majeure Clause | Practical Law
A Standard Clause that can be included in a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) to provide relief from compliance with an employer's contractual obligations during qualifying force majeure events that may occur during the CBA's term, such as acts of God, natural disasters, pandemics, quarantines, terrorism, and other events beyond the employer's control that might frustrate the performance of its obligations under the CBA. It is based on the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), but may be used by private sector employers subject to the Railway Labor Act (RLA) or public sector employers. This Standard Clause has integrated drafting notes with important explanations and negotiating tips.