Application by B&W Plumbing Pty Ltd
Citation: [2026] FWCA 2035
At a glance
- Awards cited
- MA000813
What happened
B&W Plumbing Pty Ltd, a plumbing company, applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval of its enterprise agreement, the B&W Plumbing Pty Ltd Enterprise Agreement 2026. The agreement is a single enterprise agreement covering employees of the company. The employer provided written undertakings as part of the application.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission approved the B&W Plumbing Pty Ltd Enterprise Agreement 2026. Commissioner Panopoulos was satisfied that the requirements of sections 186, 187, 188 and 190 of the Fair Work Act were met. The agreement will operate from August 7, 2026, and expire on May 15, 2030. Certain workplace delegate rights from the Plumbing and Fire Sprinklers Award 2020 are also included as a term.
What it means for employers
Employers seeking to implement enterprise agreements must ensure they comply with sections 186, 187, 188 and 190 of the Fair Work Act. Providing written undertakings can be beneficial in addressing potential concerns about the agreement's impact on employees.
What it means for employees
Employees covered by the B&W Plumbing Pty Ltd Enterprise Agreement 2026 will benefit from the terms outlined in the agreement, including rights prescribed by the Plumbing and Fire Sprinklers Award 2020. The agreement is effective from August 7, 2026.
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