Tag: Enterprise Agreements

Navigating Intractable Bargaining: Key Takeaways from the FWC’s Victoria Police Decision

Posted on April 1, 2025 Posted inNews, IRIQ ArticlesTags:Closing Loopholes, Employment Law, Enterprise Agreements, Enterprise Bargaining, Fair Work Act, Fair Work Commission, HR, Industrial Relations, Intractable Bargaining, Workplace Relations

A recent FWC decision rejected Victoria Police’s application for intractable bargaining, despite 117 meetings and a failed agreement vote. The... Continue reading

New Model Terms for Enterprise Agreements: Key Changes for Employers

Posted on March 25, 2025 Posted inNews, IRIQ ArticlesTags:Closing Loopholes, Employment Law, Enterprise Agreements, Fair Work Act, Fair Work Commission, HR, Industrial Relations, Workplace Relations

From 26 February 2025, all new enterprise agreements must include updated model terms on flexibility, consultation, and dispute resolution. These... Continue reading

Annual Leave and Christmas Shutdowns: A Guide for Employers

Posted on November 29, 2024 Posted inIRIQ ArticlesTags:Christmas Shutdown, Employee Leave, Employment Law, Enterprise Agreements, HR, Workplace Policies, Workplace Relations

Planning a Christmas shutdown? As the holiday season nears, it’s crucial to ensure your business complies with award and agreement... Continue reading

Navigating Award Risks in Enterprise Agreements: Lessons from DP World

Posted on October 28, 2024 Posted inNewsTags:Award Incorporation, Employee Relations, Employment Law, Enterprise Agreements, Fair Work Commission, Industrial Relations, Workplace Policies

Incorporating awards into enterprise agreements offers benefits but also presents risks, as highlighted by the recent CFMMEU v DP World... Continue reading