Tag Archives: Union Participation

FWC Rejects Agreement Over Inadequate Classification Explanation

Posted on October 31, 2025 Posted inUncategorizedTags:Classifications, Enterprise Agreement, Enterprise Agreement Ballot, Enterprise Agreement Vote, Enterprise Bargaining, Fair Work Commission, HR, Industrial Relations, Union Participation

The Fair Work Commission rejected I-MED’s EA due to unclear classification changes, stressing the need for transparent, well-documented ballots. Read more.

Ballot Integrity in Enterprise Agreements: Lessons from the Woolworths Case

Posted on September 3, 2025 Posted inUncategorizedTags:Enterprise Agreement, Enterprise Agreement Ballot, Enterprise Agreement Strategy, Enterprise Agreement Vote, Enterprise Bargaining, Fair Work Commission, Good Faith Bargaining, Industrial Relations, Union Participation

In Woolworths Australian Food Group Agreement 2024, the Federal Court confirmed that minor ballot irregularities—such as a few ineligible casual votes—do not invalidate enterprise agreements if a clear majority supports the outcome. This marks a shift toward a practical, substantial approach to ballot integrity under the Fair Work Act.

Can Employers Proceed to a Vote Without Union Agreement?

Posted on May 30, 2025 Posted inUncategorizedTags:Enterprise Agreement, Enterprise Agreement Ballot, Enterprise Agreement Strategy, Enterprise Agreement Vote, Enterprise Bargaining, Fair Work Commission, Good Faith Bargaining, Industrial Relations, Union Participation

FWC confirms employers can legally put enterprise agreements to a vote without union sign-off—if good faith bargaining rules are followed. Learn what this means and how IRBLOTS ensures a compliant, secure ballot process.

Unions Can Participate in Enterprise Agreement Approvals Without Formal Bargaining Representative Status

Posted on May 14, 2025 Posted inUncategorizedTags:Bargaining Representatives, Enterprise Agreement, Enterprise Agreement Ballot, Enterprise Agreement Vote, Enterprise Bargaining, Fair Work Commission, Industrial Relations, Union Participation

The Fair Work Commission has reaffirmed that unions can be heard during enterprise agreement approvals—even if they’re not formal bargaining representatives. Here’s what that means for ballot integrity and approval processes.