Workplace Agreements: Termination & Disputes | Mapien

December 7, 2023

Farewell “Zombie Agreements”

From today, 7 December 2023, all remaining agreements made before 2010 (also referred to as “Zombie Agreements”) are automatically terminated unless a prior extension was granted by the Fair Work Commission or the extension request is yet to be considered.

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October 30, 2023

The Zombie Apocalypse Crusade Continues

With Zombie Agreements automatically terminating on 6 December 2023, employers should be assessing their collective agreements to determine whether an application to extend is viable and, if not, take steps to implement an enterprise agreement (time permitting) or prepare to be subject to one or more applicable modern awards.

Resolution of Intractable Bargaining Disputes … with a Catch!!

From 6 June 2023, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) will have enhanced power to determine intractable bargaining disputes. The potential for the FWC to resolve intractable bargaining disputes presents both an opportunity and a risk for employers and in light of this, their bargaining strategies should be reviewed.

Urgent action required: Deadline fast approaching for Zombie Agreements

6 June 2023 is the last date for employers to communicate to affected employees about the Federal Government's announcement that Zombie Agreements will cease to operate from 6 December 2023. Here is our essential last-minute guide for employers to comply with the recent IR legislation changes.

“You’re Dead to Me!” – The Termination of Zombie Agreements & What You Need to Know

In December 2022, The Federal Parliament instigated a wave in Australia’s industrial relations reforms when they passed the Secure Jobs, Better Pay Amendment Act 2022. A key aspect of the reforms includes the termination of the ‘zombie’ agreements, demanding action from affected employers before 6 June 2023.

New Bargaining Request for Single Enterprise Agreements

The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022 (Cth) amended the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) to introduce a range of changes to enterprise bargaining laws. One of the key changes, which commenced in December 2022, is the ability of a bargaining representative to make a written bargaining request for a proposed single enterprise agreement.

November 24, 2022

The Decline in Enterprise Agreements

There are a few factors which can give reason to the long-term decline in Enterprise agreement coverage and the controversy which surrounds the relevance of implementing agreements. So what benefits do they have to your business and how does the current government hope to change the landscape?