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Section : Enterprise agreements
Domain : Human Resource Management
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This chunk is part of the section discussing enterprise agreements within the broader context of employment conditions and workplace compliance under the Fair Work Act. It highlights the negotiation process, approval by the Fair Work Commission, and the relationship between enterprise agreements, awards, and the National Employment Standards (NES), emphasizing their tailored benefits for small businesses.
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An enterprise agreement is a document that sets out employment conditions for a specific business or group of businesses. It's negotiated by the employer, employees and their representatives (typically unions) through a bargaining process. Enterprise agreements are approved by the Fair Work Commission (the Commission). Like awards, enterprise agreements apply in addition to the NES, and they can't provide for any terms which are less than what is contained in the NES. The base pay rate in the enterprise agreement also can't be less than the base rate in the relevant award at any time. If it is, the employee must be paid at least the base award rate. Enterprise agreements can benefit a business because they're tailored to that workplace's needs. The Commission provides information on making agreements. Find out more on their Agreements page at fwc.gov.au/agreements
- What is the purpose of an enterprise agreement?
- Who negotiates the terms of an enterprise agreement?
- What role does the Fair Work Commission play in the approval of enterprise agreements?
- How do enterprise agreements relate to the National Employment Standards (NES)?
- What is the minimum pay rate requirement for an enterprise agreement compared to the relevant award?
- In what ways can enterprise agreements benefit a business?
- Where can one find more information about making enterprise agreements?
- What are the key differences between enterprise agreements and awards?
- Why is it important that enterprise agreements cannot provide terms less than the NES?
- How might the bargaining process for an enterprise agreement differ from standard employment negotiations?