A new FWC decision confirms unions can weigh in on enterprise agreement approvals—even without bargaining status. A timely reminder for...
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Union Challenges Sephora’s Overtime Agreement: What Employers Need to Consider
Sephora’s enterprise agreement faces a union challenge over fixed-rate overtime and employee consent. With the FWC’s expanded powers now in...
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Work from Home: A Perk Today, an Entitlement Tomorrow?
A recent FWC decision rejected Victoria Police’s application for intractable bargaining, despite 117 meetings and a failed agreement vote. The...
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Enterprise Agreement Bargaining: Can Unresolved Issues Be Addressed After a Majority Vote?
A recent Full Federal Court ruling confirmed that once employees approve an enterprise agreement, bargaining is over—even if some issues...
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Enterprise Agreement Bargaining: Why Even an Approved Agreement Can Be Overturned
A recent FWC Full Bench decision reinforced the importance of genuine employee participation, transparency, and compliance with Fair Work Act...
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Enterprise Agreement Bargaining – “Agreement in Writing” Clarified