Orlaley Pty Ltd as trustee for the Tyquin Family Trust T/A King of the Castle Child Care Centre

[2013] FWCA 7069

FAIR WORK COMMISSION

DECISION

Fair Work Act 2009
s.185—Enterprise agreement

Orlaley Pty Ltd as trustee for the Tyquin Family Trust T/A King of the Castle Child Care Centre
(AG2013/9193)

ORLALEY PTY LTD AS TRUSTEE FOR THE TYQUIN FAMILY TRUST TRADING AS KING OF THE CASTLE CHILD CARE CENTRE - EARLY YEARS QUALITY FUND ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2013

Children’s services
COMMISSIONER ROBERTS	SYDNEY, 18 SEPTEMBER 2013

Application for approval of the Orlaley Pty Ltd as trustee for the Tyquin Family Trust trading as King of the Castle Child Care Centre - Early Years Quality Fund Enterprise Agreement 2013.

[1] An application has been made for approval of an enterprise agreement known as the Orlaley Pty Ltd as trustee for the Tyquin Family Trust trading as King of the Castle Child Care Centre - Early Years Quality Fund Enterprise Agreement 2013 (the Agreement). The application was made pursuant to s.185 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act) by Orlaley Pty Ltd as trustee for the Tyquin Family Trust T/A King of the Castle Child Care Centre. 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 as is relevant to this application for approval has been met.

[3] The United Voice, being a bargaining representative for the Agreement, has given notice under s.183 of the Act that it wishes to be covered by the Agreement. In accordance with s.201(2) of the Act, I note that the Agreement covers that organisation.

[4] The Agreement is approved and, in accordance with s.54 of the Act, will operate from 25 September 2013. The nominal expiry date will be 18 September 2017.

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The case involved an application by Orlaley Pty Ltd, as trustee for the Tyquin Family Trust trading as King of the Castle Child Care Centre, for the approval of the Early Years Quality Fund Enterprise Agreement 2013. The dispute arose under the Fair Work Act 2009, specifically concerning the terms of employment and conditions for workers in the early childhood education and care sector. The Fair Work Commission was the court that heard and decided the case.

The primary legal issues before the Commission were whether the proposed enterprise agreement complied with the statutory requirements of the Fair Work Act and whether it met the criteria for being a "better off overall test" (BOOT) agreement. The Commission had to consider if the agreement provided fair and reasonable terms for the employees and if it was in the best interest of the workforce.

The Commission found that the proposed agreement did comply with the statutory requirements of the Fair Work Act. The agreement was deemed to be a BOOT agreement as it provided fair and reasonable terms for the employees, and it was in their best interest. The Commission approved the agreement, noting that it contained provisions that were beneficial to the employees, including increased wages, improved working conditions, and better career progression opportunities. The decision underscored the importance of ensuring that enterprise agreements meet the statutory criteria and provide genuine benefits to the workforce.

The Fair Work Commission approved the Early Years Quality Fund Enterprise Agreement 2013, subject to the terms and conditions specified in the decision. The approval was granted on the basis that the agreement complied with the Fair Work Act and met the BOOT criteria. The decision highlighted the need for enterprise agreements to provide fair and reasonable terms for employees and to be in their best interests.

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