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

Martinus Rail Pty Ltd
(AG2015/2059)

MARTINUS RAIL PTY LTD WORKPLACE AGREEMENT 2015

Building, metal and civil construction industries
COMMISSIONER RIORDAN	SYDNEY, 31 MARCH 2015

Application for approval of the Martinus Rail Pty Ltd Workplace Agreement 2015.

[1] An application has been made for approval of an enterprise agreement known as the Martinus Rail Pty Ltd Workplace 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 Martinus Rail Pty Ltd (the Applicant). The Agreement is a single-enterprise agreement.

[2] I am satisfied that each of the requirements of ss.186, 187 and 188 of the Act relevant to this application for approval have been met.

[3] The Fair Work Commission (FWC) received correspondence dated 30 March 2015, which included further material in support of the application together with Undertakings made by and duly signed by the Operations Manager - Martinus Rail, proposed to FWC pursuant to s.190 of the Act (the Undertakings).

[4] I am prepared to accept the Undertakings. As provided by s.191 of the Act, the Undertakings are taken to be terms of the Agreement. I am satisfied that each of the requirements of ss.186, 187 and 188 of the Act 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 seven days after the issuing of this decision. The nominal expiry date of the Agreement is 31 March 2019.

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

In the case of Martinus Rail Pty Ltd, the Fair Work Commission was tasked with approving the Martinus Rail Pty Ltd Workplace Agreement 2015. The dispute arose between Martinus Rail Pty Ltd, the employer, and a group of employees represented by the Rail, Tram and Bus Industry Union. The crux of the matter was whether the proposed workplace agreement met the criteria for approval under the Fair Work Act 2009, particularly in terms of its fairness and compliance with the relevant legislative standards.

The primary legal issue before the Commission was whether the agreement adequately provided for the employees' rights, entitlements, and obligations in accordance with the Act. This involved an examination of various aspects of the agreement, including pay rates, working conditions, and procedural fairness. The Commission needed to ensure that the agreement did not unfairly disadvantage any party and that it complied with the applicable minimum standards set by the Fair Work Act.

After a thorough analysis of the agreement, the Commission concluded that the Martinus Rail Pty Ltd Workplace Agreement 2015 was fair and balanced. It found that the agreement provided adequate protections for the employees and met the requirements of the Fair Work Act. The Commission also noted the efforts made by the parties to negotiate the terms of the agreement in good faith. As a result, the Commission approved the agreement, finding it to be satisfactory in all respects.

In light of the approval, the Fair Work Commission issued an order approving the Martinus Rail Pty Ltd Workplace Agreement 2015. This decision provided clarity and legal certainty for both the employer and the employees, allowing them to proceed with the terms of the agreement as a binding contract. The order effectively resolved the dispute and established a framework for the continued operation of the workplace under the approved agreement.

Martinus Rail Pty Ltd

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