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Old Petition, Still Valid: FWC Finds Majority Support to Bargain at Ampol Terminal
The Fair Work Commission has confirmed that older petitions can still demonstrate majority support to bargain, reinforcing the risks of…
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When “Periodic Interruptions” Aren’t Specific Enough: FWC Stops Rail Union Industrial Action
The Fair Work Commission has stopped proposed rail union industrial action after finding the notice lacked sufficient detail, reinforcing the…
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Majority Support Without a Ballot: FWC Orders Brewery to Bargain
The Fair Work Commission has ordered a brewery to commence enterprise bargaining after a majority of employees supported it through…
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Majority Support and the Risks of Informal Voting Methods: Why Process Integrity Matters
A recent FWC decision shows how informal voting methods can create unnecessary risk. Here’s why independent ballot administration protects process…
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FWC Examines Casual Voting Entitlements in Close Ballot: Agreement Approved After Detailed Eligibility Review
A narrow EA vote put casual eligibility under the microscope. This FWC decision explains when casuals can vote and why…
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FWC Dismisses Agreement Application After Ineligible Employees Participate in One-Vote Ballot
The Fair Work Commission dismissed the Weatherford enterprise agreement after ineligible Field Specialists voted, overturning the agreement by a single…
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Why Enterprise Agreement Terms Aren’t Reasonable Grounds to Refuse Flexible Work Requests
An enterprise agreement alone does not justify refusing a flexible working request. In the case of Opal Paper Australia v…
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FWC Rejects Agreement Over Inadequate Classification Explanation
The Fair Work Commission rejected I-MED’s EA due to unclear classification changes, stressing the need for transparent, well-documented ballots. Read…
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Ballot Integrity in Enterprise Agreements: Lessons from the Woolworths Case
In Woolworths Australian Food Group Agreement 2024, the Federal Court confirmed that minor ballot irregularities—such as a few ineligible casual…
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Can Employers Proceed to a Vote Without Union Agreement?
FWC confirms employers can legally put enterprise agreements to a vote without union sign-off—if good faith bargaining rules are followed.…