Application by Riviera Australia Pty Ltd Trading AS Riviera Australia
Citation: [2026] FWCA 1634
What happened
Riviera Australia Pty Ltd, a manufacturing company, sought approval for the Riviera Workplace Agreement 2026. This is a single enterprise agreement covering employees of the company. The employer provided written undertakings as part of the application process.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission approved the Riviera Workplace Agreement 2026. the Commissioner was satisfied that all relevant requirements under sections 186, 187, 188 and 190 of the Fair Work Act 2009 were met. The agreement will be effective from July 1, 2026, and expire on June 30, 2029. The undertakings provided by the employer are now a term of the agreement.
What it means for employers
Employers seeking to implement enterprise agreements should ensure they provide written undertakings that address potential financial detriment or substantial changes for employees. These undertakings become legally binding terms of the agreement.
What it means for employees
Employees covered by the Riviera Workplace Agreement 2026 should review the agreement and any associated undertakings to understand their rights and obligations under this new arrangement. The undertakings are a part of the agreement’s conditions.
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