Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees Association

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The case before the Fair Work Commission involved the Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees Association and Pizza Hut Australia. The dispute centred around the termination of the Pizza Hut - SDA National Employee Relations Agreement 2009. The association sought to revoke the termination, arguing that Pizza Hut had not followed the correct procedures. The Commission was required to determine whether Pizza Hut's actions were in accordance with the Fair Work Act and the relevant enterprise agreement.

The primary legal issue was whether Pizza Hut's decision to terminate the enterprise agreement complied with the statutory requirements set out in the Fair Work Act. Specifically, the Commission needed to assess whether Pizza Hut followed the necessary steps, including providing the requisite notice and attempting to reach an agreement with the union, before proceeding with the termination. The association contended that Pizza Hut had failed to adhere to these obligations, thereby making the termination invalid.

The Commission reviewed the evidence and submissions from both parties. It found that Pizza Hut had indeed followed the correct procedures and that the termination was valid. The Commission concluded that Pizza Hut had provided the appropriate notice and had made genuine efforts to negotiate with the association. The Commission's decision was based on the thorough examination of the procedural compliance and the documentation provided by Pizza Hut.

As a result, the Fair Work Commission upheld the termination of the Pizza Hut - SDA National Employee Relations Agreement 2009. The association's application to revoke the termination was dismissed. The Commission's decision was final, and no further appeals were permitted under the Fair Work Act.

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SENIOR DEPUTY PRESIDENT HAMBERGER	SYDNEY, 3 OCTOBER 2017