Dear Reader,
When it comes to enterprise agreements, there are so many things you need to be up to speed on.
For starters, you need to choose the right type of enterprise agreement… then you have to decide what you want from it… negotiate with your employees and their bargaining representatives in good faith… choose the content of the agreement… not to mention get it properly approved by Fair Work Australia.
And that’s not even the half of it…
For example, did you know you could breach your good faith bargaining requirements if you fail to consult with a union during the bargaining process?
If a union is your employee’s bargaining representative, you MUST recognise them while enterprise bargaining.
Check out Charles’ article below to find out why.
For even more information on enterprise agreements and the bargaining process, keep an eye out for your next Employment Law Practical Handbook update, due in your mailbox shortly.
It contains an updated version of chapter E2 Enterprise Agreements which will show you exactly how to make, vary and terminate an enterprise agreement in 2010.
Not yet a subscriber to the handbook? Click here for more information.
How to make sure you stay on top of the Fair Work Act
Don’t forget about Charles’ breakfast seminars I told you about last week…
They will cover the implications of the Fair Work Act changes and offer a heap of practical methods for ensuring your business is compliant with the Fair Work Act.
So make sure you don’t miss out! Click here to book your place at these great free seminars.
And remember, by attending, you are guaranteed to come away with information you can start putting into practice in your workplace straight away.
Until next time…
Claire Berry
Workplace Bulletin
