GM Cabling Solutions Pty Limited T/A GM Cabling Solutions

[2019] FWCA 4611

[2019] FWCA 4611

FAIR WORK COMMISSION

DECISION

Fair Work Act 2009
s.185 - Application for approval of a single-enterprise agreement

GM Cabling Solutions Pty Limited T/A GM Cabling Solutions
(AG2018/6481)

GM CABLING SOLUTIONS PTY LIMITED SINGLE ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2018

Electrical contracting industry
DEPUTY PRESIDENT BULL	SYDNEY, 2 JULY 2019

Application for approval of the GM Cabling Solutions Pty Limited Single Enterprise Agreement 2018.

[1] An application (Form F16) has been filed by GM Cabling Solutions Pty Limited T/A GM Cabling Solutions(the applicant) for the approval of an enterprise agreement known as the GM Cabling Solutions Pty Limited Single Enterprise Agreement 2018 (the Agreement). The application was made pursuant to s.185 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act). The Agreement is a single-enterprise agreement as per s.172(2) of the Act.

[2] The Employer has provided written undertakings regarding:

•  Non-engagement of school-based apprentices and trainees;

•  Payment of TOIL upon termination;

•  Leading hand allowance and pay rates for apprentices; and

•  Variation of hours. 1

[3] A copy of the undertakings is attached at the end of the Agreement. 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. The bargaining representatives have approved the undertakings.

[4] 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.

[5] The Agreement is approved and, in accordance with s.54 of the Act, will operate from 9 July 2019. The nominal expiry date of the Agreement is 4 years commencing from the date of approval.

DEPUTY PRESIDENT

 1   Undertaking 8 of the Undertakings provided by the Applicant refers to clause 6.4.8. The reference to clause 6.4.8 is taken to mean clause 6.3.8.

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