Application by St Andrew's School Inc. Trading AS St Andrew's School
Citation: [2026] FWCA 2015
What happened
St Andrew's School Inc., trading as St Andrew’s School, applied for approval of the St Andrew’s School Enterprise Agreement 2026 under section 185 of the Fair Work Act 2009. The agreement is a single enterprise agreement. The Independent Education Union (IEU) notified their desire to be covered by the agreement. The Applicant provided written undertakings.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission approved the St Andrew’s School Enterprise Agreement 2026, noting the applicant's undertakings and accepting submissions regarding overtime patterns. The IEU is covered by the agreement. It will operate from August 6, 2026, and expire on December 31, 2028. the Commissioner considered sections 186, 187, and 188 of the Fair Work Act.
What it means for employers
Employers seeking to implement enterprise agreements must provide undertakings that won't financially detriment employees. They should also be prepared to address potential overtime issues and how they impact employee benefits compared to relevant awards.
What it means for employees
Employees covered by the St Andrew’s School Enterprise Agreement 2026 will have their terms and conditions of employment governed by this agreement, which is in effect from August 6, 2026. The IEU is covered under this agreement.
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