Application by Chubb Fire & Security Pty Ltd Trading AS Chubb Fire & Security
What happened
Chubb Fire & Security Pty Ltd, trading as Chubb Fire & Security, sought approval for its South East Queensland Portable & Workshop Technician Enterprise Agreement 2026-2029. The agreement covers a single enterprise. A minor technical error occurred in the Notice of Employee Representational Rights, using an outdated form. The application was made under section 185 of the Fair Work Act.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission approved the Chubb Fire & Security Pty Ltd South East Queensland Portable & Workshop Technician Enterprise Agreement 2026-2029. The Deputy President found a minor technical error in the employee representation notice did not disadvantage employees. The agreement incorporates a model flexibility term and prioritises more beneficial entitlements from the National Employment Standards where there is inconsistency. An employer undertaking, attached as Annexure A, was accepted.
What it means for employers
Employers seeking to establish enterprise agreements must ensure compliance with all formal requirements, including accurate employee representation notices. They should also be aware of how the agreement interacts with the National Employment Standards and any required undertakings.
What it means for employees
Employees covered by this agreement will benefit from the terms outlined in the Enterprise Agreement 2026-2029, which prioritises more beneficial entitlements from the National Employment Standards where there is an inconsistency. The minor technical error identified does not impact employee rights.
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