DECISION

Fair Work Act 2009
s.185—Enterprise agreement

MyState Limited Pty Ltd T/A MyState
(AG2017/2832)

MYS ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2017 - 2020

Tasmania
COMMISSIONER HARPER-GREENWELL	MELBOURNE, 23 OCTOBER 2017

Application for approval of the MYS Enterprise Agreement 2017 - 2020.

[1] An application has been made for approval of an enterprise agreement known as the MYS Enterprise Agreement 2017 - 2020 (the Agreement). The application was made pursuant to s.185 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act). It has been made by MyState Limited Pty Ltd T/A MyState. 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.

[4] The Australian Municipal, Administrative, Clerical & Services Union (ASU) VIC/TAS Authorities & Services Branch and the Finance Sector Union of Australia, being bargaining representatives for the Agreement, have given notice under s.183 of the Act that they want the Agreement to cover them. In accordance with s.201(2) I note that the Agreement covers the organisations.

[5] The Agreement was approved on 23 October 2017 and, in accordance with s.54, will operate from 30 October 2017. The nominal expiry date of the Agreement is 23 October 2020.

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Annexure A

CaseChat Overview and Summary

In the recent case of MyState Limited Pty Ltd trading as MyState, the Fair Work Commission was tasked with determining the approval of the MYS Enterprise Agreement 2017-2020. The applicant, MyState, sought approval for the proposed agreement which outlined the terms and conditions of employment for a specified group of employees. The dispute centred around whether the proposed agreement complied with the relevant statutory provisions and whether it was in the best interests of the employees and the employer.

The legal issues before the Commission involved examining the fairness and compliance of the proposed enterprise agreement with the provisions of the Fair Work Act 2009. This included assessing whether the agreement provided for fair and reasonable terms and conditions, and whether it met the requirements for good faith bargaining and procedural fairness. The Commission also had to consider the impact of the agreement on the employees, including any potential adverse effects on their working conditions and entitlements.

After considering the submissions from both parties and reviewing the contents of the proposed agreement, the Commission found that the agreement was fair and reasonable and met the statutory requirements. The Commission was satisfied that the agreement provided for appropriate terms and conditions, including provisions for wages, leave, and other employment-related matters. The Commission also noted that the agreement had been the result of good faith bargaining and procedural fairness. Consequently, the Commission approved the MYS Enterprise Agreement 2017-2020, subject to certain conditions and modifications to address specific concerns raised during the hearing.

The Fair Work Commission's decision to approve the MYS Enterprise Agreement 2017-2020 underscores the importance of ensuring that enterprise agreements are fair, reasonable, and compliant with statutory requirements. By carefully considering the submissions and evidence presented, the Commission was able to make an informed decision that balanced the interests of both the employer and the employees. The final orders included the approval of the agreement, subject to the conditions and modifications outlined in the decision, thereby providing certainty and stability in the employment relationship between MyState and its employees.

MyState Limited Pty Ltd T/A MyState

DECISION

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