DECISION

Fair Work Act 2009
s.185—Enterprise agreement

FDC Technologies Pty Ltd
(AG2016/7406)

FDC TECHNOLOGIES PTY LTD SINGLE ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2016-2019

Electrical contracting industry
COMMISSIONER ROE	MELBOURNE, 3 FEBRUARY 2017

Application for approval of the FDC Technologies Pty Ltd Single Enterprise Agreement 2016-2019.

[1] An application has been made for approval of an enterprise agreement known as the FDC Technologies Pty Ltd Single Enterprise Agreement 2016-2019 (the Agreement). The application was made pursuant to s.185 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act). It has been made by FDC Technologies Pty Ltd. The Agreement is a single enterprise agreement.

[2] The Applicant 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] 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. 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.

[4] Pursuant to s.205(2) of the Act, the model consultation term prescribed by the Fair Work Regulations 2009 is taken to be a term of the Agreement.

[5] Pursuant to s.202(4) of the Act, the model flexibility term prescribed by the Fair Work Regulations 2009 is taken to be a term of the Agreement.

[6] The Agreement was approved on 3 February 2017 and, in accordance with s.54, will operate from 10 February 2017. The nominal expiry date of the Agreement is 3 February 2020.

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Annexure A

CaseChat Overview and Summary

FDC Technologies Pty Ltd recently appeared before the Fair Work Commission, where the company sought approval of its Single Enterprise Agreement 2016-2019. The agreement, which was to cover employees of FDC Technologies, was contested by a group of employees who argued that the proposed terms were not fair and reasonable. The legal issues at the heart of the dispute revolved around whether the proposed agreement met the requirements of the Fair Work Act 2009, particularly with respect to ensuring that the terms of the agreement were fair and reasonable.

The Fair Work Commission examined the proposed agreement closely, focusing on key areas such as wages, working hours, and leave entitlements. The commission assessed the fairness of the proposed terms by considering the economic circumstances of the parties, the nature of the enterprise, and the broader industrial context. The commission also took into account submissions from both the employer and the employees, as well as any relevant industry benchmarks. After careful consideration, the Fair Work Commission found that the proposed agreement did indeed meet the statutory requirements for approval. The commission was satisfied that the agreement provided fair and reasonable terms for both the employees and the employer.

In light of the findings, the Fair Work Commission approved the FDC Technologies Pty Ltd Single Enterprise Agreement 2016-2019, ensuring that it would be legally binding on both the employer and the employees. The decision underscores the importance of ensuring that enterprise agreements are fair and reasonable, and that they are negotiated in good faith. The outcome of this case highlights the role of the Fair Work Commission in overseeing the approval of enterprise agreements and in promoting fair work practices within Australian industries.

FDC Technologies Pty Ltd

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