Application by H. Polesy & Co Pty Limited
Citation: [2026] FWCA 1496
What happened
H. Polesy & Co Pty Limited, a commercial sales company, sought to terminate its enterprise agreement, the H Polesy & Co Pty Ltd Sales Staff Enterprise Agreement. The agreement was approved in 2015 and was due to expire in 2015. The Fair Work Commission considered the application, noting the agreement’s expiry date and the company’s reasons for seeking termination.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission approved the application by H. Polesy & Co Pty Limited to terminate the H Polesy & Co Pty Ltd Sales Staff Enterprise Agreement. the Commissioner made the decision. The Commission noted the agreement had already expired.
What it means for employers
Employers seeking to terminate enterprise agreements should consider the agreement's expiry date. Agreements that have already expired are more likely to be terminated.
What it means for employees
Employees covered by enterprise agreements should be aware of the agreement’s expiry date and any potential changes to their terms and conditions following termination.
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