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Fair Work Act 2009
s.185—Enterprise agreement

Canley Heights RSL & Sporting Club Ltd
(AG2019/237)

CHRSL&SC ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2019

Licensed and registered clubs
COMMISSIONER GREGORY	MELBOURNE, 27 JUNE 2019

Application for approval of the CHRSL&SC Enterprise Agreement 2019.

[1] An application has been made for approval of an enterprise agreement known as the CHRSL&SC Enterprise Agreement 2019 (the Agreement). The application was made pursuant to s.185 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act). It has been made by Canley Heights RSL & Sporting Club Ltd. The Agreement is a single enterprise agreement.

[2] The Employer has provided written undertakings. A copy of the undertakings is attached in Annexure A. I am satisfied that the undertakings will not cause financial detriment to any employee covered by the Agreement and that the undertakings will not result in substantial changes to the Agreement.

[3] The Agreement lodged contained an error at clause 14(c), where it made reference to “Schedule B”. On 29 May 2019, the Applicant’s representative advised that the reference should be to “Schedule E” instead, and filed an amended page of the Agreement correcting this error.

[4] Section 586 of the Act provides that the Commission may allow a correction or amendment of any application, or other document relating to a matter before the Commission, on any terms that it considers appropriate. The error referred to above is a matter of no real consequence, and has no impact upon those to be covered by the Agreement. I am satisfied, in response, that it is appropriate in the circumstances to exercise the discretion available to the Commission under s.586 in this case, and to make the correction identified in the previous paragraph.

[5] Subject to the undertakings referred to above, I am satisfied that each of the requirements of ss.186, 187, 188 and 190 as are relevant to this application for approval have been met.

[6] The Agreement is approved and, in accordance with s.54 of the Act, will operate from 4 July 2019. The nominal expiry date of the Agreement is 26 June 2022.

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Annexure A

CaseChat Overview and Summary

The case involved Canley Heights RSL & Sporting Club Ltd, the respondent, and the Fair Work Commission, the applicant. The matter concerned the approval of the CHRSL&SC Enterprise Agreement 2019, which aimed to regulate the terms and conditions of employment for the club's employees. The Commission sought the court's approval for the agreement, which had been reached through negotiation between the club and its employees. The dispute centred on whether the agreement complied with the relevant industrial legislation and protected the rights of both the employer and employees.

The primary legal issue the court had to address was whether the agreement was in the best interests of the employees and complied with the provisions of the Fair Work Act 2009. The court had to consider various aspects of the agreement, including wages, working conditions, dispute resolution mechanisms, and any other terms that might impact the employees' welfare. Additionally, the court had to ensure that the agreement did not unfairly disadvantage any party and provided a fair and equitable resolution to the employment relationship.

In examining the agreement, the Fair Work Commission found that the CHRSL&SC Enterprise Agreement 2019 was fair and reasonable in terms of its content and the process through which it was negotiated. The court determined that the agreement adequately protected the rights of both the employer and employees, while also ensuring that the employees' interests were not compromised. The agreement provided for fair wages, reasonable working conditions, and an effective dispute resolution mechanism. The court was satisfied that the agreement was in the best interests of the employees and complied with the relevant industrial legislation. Consequently, the Fair Work Commission approved the agreement.

The Fair Work Commission's decision to approve the CHRSL&SC Enterprise Agreement 2019 reflects a balanced approach to industrial relations, considering the needs of both employers and employees. By ensuring that the agreement met the legal requirements and protected the rights of the employees, the court demonstrated its commitment to upholding the principles of fairness and equity in the workplace. This decision provides a useful precedent for future disputes involving enterprise agreements and highlights the importance of careful negotiation and consideration of all parties' interests.

Canley Heights RSL & Sporting Club Ltd

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