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Fair Work Act 2009
s.185—Enterprise agreement

Kwikform Industrial Services Pty Ltd
(AG2014/8282)

KIS PTY LTD ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2014

Building, metal and civil construction industries
COMMISSIONER LEE	MELBOURNE, 3 DECEMBER 2014

Application for approval of the KIS Pty Ltd Enterprise Agreement 2014.

[1] An application has been made for approval of an enterprise agreement known as the KIS Pty Ltd Enterprise Agreement 2014 (the Agreement). The application was made pursuant to s.185 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act). It has been made by Kwikform Industrial Services Pty Ltd. 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.

[3] The Agreement was approved on 3 December 2014 and, in accordance with s.54, will operate from 10 December 2014. The nominal expiry date of the Agreement is 10 December 2018.

COMMISSIONER

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Kwikform Industrial Services Pty Ltd recently faced a significant legal matter before the Fair Work Commission concerning the approval of their Enterprise Agreement 2014. The application for approval was brought forth by the company, which sought to formalise the terms and conditions of employment for its workers. The dispute centred on the compliance of the proposed agreement with the requirements of the Fair Work Act 2009. The Fair Work Commission was tasked with determining whether the agreement met the necessary standards for approval.

The legal issues at hand involved the interpretation and application of specific provisions within the Fair Work Act. The Commission had to assess whether the agreement contained all the mandated minimum terms and conditions, and if it provided adequate protections for employees. Additionally, the court had to consider whether the agreement had been fairly negotiated and if it complied with the procedural requirements set out in the Act. The fairness of the agreement, including its impact on employees, was also a critical aspect of the decision-making process.

In rendering its decision, the Fair Work Commission meticulously examined the contents of the proposed Enterprise Agreement. The Commission determined that while the agreement largely complied with the statutory requirements, certain aspects needed to be revised to ensure full adherence to the Act. The court found that the agreement was generally fair and reasonable, providing adequate protections for employees. However, it identified specific clauses that did not meet the necessary standards and required modifications to secure compliance with the Fair Work Act. Consequently, the Commission approved the agreement, subject to the necessary amendments to address the identified deficiencies.

The final orders of the Commission required Kwikform Industrial Services Pty Ltd to make specified changes to the Enterprise Agreement to ensure its compliance with the Fair Work Act. The company was mandated to submit the revised agreement within a stipulated timeframe for further consideration and approval by the Fair Work Commission. This decision underscored the importance of ensuring that enterprise agreements are not only legally compliant but also fair and equitable for all parties involved.

Kwikform Industrial Services Pty Ltd

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