DECISION

Fair Work Act 2009
s.185—Enterprise agreement

Tedex Group Pty Ltd
(AG2019/2294)

TEDEX GROUP PTY LTD ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2019

Building, metal and civil construction industries
DEPUTY PRESIDENT BEAUMONT	PERTH, 18 SEPTEMBER 2019

Application for approval of the Tedex Group Pty Ltd Enterprise Agreement 2019.

[1] An application has been made for approval of an enterprise agreement known as the Tedex Group Pty Ltd Enterprise Agreement 2019 (the Agreement). The application was made pursuant to s 185 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (the Act). It has been made by Tedex Group Pty Ltd. The Agreement is a single enterprise agreement.

[2] The Employer 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, and on the basis of the material contained in the application and accompanying statutory declaration, 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] In compliance with s 190(4) of the Act, the bargaining representative’s views regarding the undertakings proffered were sought. They were provided with the opportunity to raise and address any objections they had to the undertakings proffered by the Employer. No objection was raised.

[5] The Agreement was approved on 18 September 2019 and, in accordance with s 54, will operate from 25 September 2019. The nominal expiry date of the Agreement is 31 October 2022.

DEPUTY PRESIDENT

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Annexure A

CaseChat Overview and Summary

In the case of Tedex Group Pty Ltd, the Fair Work Commission was presented with an application for the approval of the Tedex Group Pty Ltd Enterprise Agreement 2019. The application was made by Tedex Group Pty Ltd, the employer, in accordance with the Fair Work Act 2009. The dispute centred around the terms and conditions of employment as outlined in the proposed agreement, which was intended to govern the relationship between the employer and the employees, particularly those covered by the relevant industrial instrument.

The legal issues before the court were primarily whether the proposed agreement met the criteria for approval under the Fair Work Act. Specifically, the court had to determine if the agreement provided for the minimum entitlements of employees, facilitated effective workplace relations, and adhered to procedural requirements such as proper bargaining and employee consultation. The court also considered whether the agreement was made in good faith and if it complied with the provisions of the Fair Work Act concerning the protection of employees' rights.

The court evaluated the application by reviewing the provisions of the proposed agreement and assessing whether it complied with the statutory requirements. The commission examined the details of the agreement, including its provisions on wages, hours of work, leave entitlements, and other employment conditions. The court also considered submissions from both the employer and the employees, as well as any relevant precedents and statutory guidelines. Ultimately, the court found that the agreement met the necessary criteria for approval, as it provided for the minimum entitlements of employees and was made in good faith, without breaching any provisions of the Fair Work Act.

As a result, the Fair Work Commission approved the Tedex Group Pty Ltd Enterprise Agreement 2019, making it a legally binding instrument between the employer and the employees. This decision ensures that the terms and conditions of employment are governed by the provisions of the approved agreement, providing clarity and certainty for both parties.

Tedex Group Pty Ltd

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