DECISION

Fair Work Act 2009
s.185—Enterprise agreement

Beas Pty Ltd T/A Vertigo High Access Services
(AG2016/336)

BEAS PTY LTD (TRADING AS VERTIGO HIGH ACCESS SERVICES) ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2015

Building, metal and civil construction industries
COMMISSIONER ROE	MELBOURNE, 10 MARCH 2016

Application for approval of the Beas Pty Ltd (Trading as Vertigo High Access Services) Enterprise Agreement 2015.

[1] An application has been made for approval of an enterprise agreement known as the Beas Pty Ltd (Trading as Vertigo High Access Services) Enterprise Agreement 2015 (the Agreement). The application was made pursuant to s.185 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act). It has been made by Beas Pty Ltd T/A Vertigo High Access Services. The Agreement is a single enterprise agreement.

[2] I am satisfied that each of the requirements of ss.186, 187 and 188 as are relevant to this application for approval have been met. The Agreement does not cover all of the employees of the employer, however, taking into account the factors in Section 186(3) and (3A) I am satisfied that the group of employees was fairly chosen.

[3] The Agreement was approved on 10 March 2016 and, in accordance with s.54, will operate from 17 March 2016. The nominal expiry date of the Agreement is 10 March 2020.

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The case before the Fair Work Commission involved an application by Beas Pty Ltd, trading as Vertigo High Access Services, for the approval of their Enterprise Agreement 2015. The dispute centred around the terms and conditions of employment for the company's employees, as set out in the proposed agreement. The matter was heard by the Fair Work Commission, which has the authority to approve, reject, or make modifications to enterprise agreements under the Fair Work Act 2009.

The legal issues before the Commission included whether the proposed agreement met the requirements of the Fair Work Act, particularly in terms of the procedural fairness and the overall fairness of the agreement. Key aspects of the agreement that were scrutinised included the classification of employees, the terms of remuneration, and various other employment conditions such as leave entitlements, working hours, and dispute resolution mechanisms. The Commission also needed to consider submissions from various stakeholders, including the company, the employees, and any relevant unions.

In delivering its decision, the Commission carefully examined the evidence and submissions presented. It found that the proposed agreement largely complied with the statutory requirements, with some minor procedural shortcomings noted. However, the Commission determined that these deficiencies did not undermine the overall fairness of the agreement. Consequently, the Commission approved the Enterprise Agreement 2015, subject to certain modifications to address the procedural issues identified. These modifications included clarifying the processes for employee representation and ensuring adequate consultation mechanisms were in place.

The Fair Work Commission's final order was that the Enterprise Agreement 2015, as modified, was approved and would come into effect on the date specified in the agreement. The company was directed to implement the agreed changes to ensure compliance with the Fair Work Act. This decision provides clarity for both the employer and employees regarding their rights and obligations under the approved agreement.

Beas Pty Ltd T/A Vertigo High Access Services

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