Application by Gitani Corp Pty Ltd Trading AS Gitani Stone
Citation: [2026] FWCA 1801
What happened
Gitani Corp Pty Ltd, trading as Gitani Stone, applied for approval of a new enterprise agreement, called the Gitani Corp Pty Ltd Enterprise Agreement 2026 – 2030. The application was made under section 185 of the Fair Work Act 2009. This is a single enterprise agreement covering employees in the building, metal and civil construction industries.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission approved the Gitani Corp Pty Ltd Enterprise Agreement 2026 – 2030. The Commissioner found that all relevant requirements of sections 186, 187, and 188 of the Fair Work Act were met. Any inconsistencies between the agreement and the National Employment Standards (NES) will be resolved in favour of the NES. The agreement commenced on July 20, 2026, and expires on July 13, 2030.
What it means for employers
Employers seeking to implement enterprise agreements must ensure they comply with all requirements outlined in sections 186, 187, and 188 of the Fair Work Act. They also need to consider how their agreement interacts with the National Employment Standards (NES) and ensure that the more beneficial entitlements always apply.
What it means for employees
Employees covered by the Gitani Corp Pty Ltd Enterprise Agreement 2026 – 2030 will have certain terms and conditions of employment outlined in the agreement. If there's a conflict between the agreement and the National Employment Standards, the NES provisions will take precedence.
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