Application by Swancare Group Incorporated
Citation: [2026] FWCA 2187
What happened
Swancare Group Incorporated applied for approval of the SwanCare HSU Enterprise Agreement 2026. The agreement is a single enterprise agreement covering employees in the aged care industry. The Health Services Union, acting as a bargaining representative, notified their desire for the agreement to cover the union. Swancare Group Incorporated provided a written undertaking.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission approved the SwanCare HSU Enterprise Agreement 2026. The Commission was satisfied the requirements of sections 186, 187, 188 and 190 of the Fair Work Act 2009 were met. The agreement will operate from August 20, 2026, and expire on June 30, 2028. The written undertaking provided by Swancare Group Incorporated is a term of the agreement.
What it means for employers
Employers seeking to implement enterprise agreements must ensure they meet all requirements outlined in the Fair Work Act. Providing a written undertaking can be a way to address potential concerns and secure approval.
What it means for employees
Employees covered by the SwanCare HSU Enterprise Agreement 2026 will benefit from the terms and conditions outlined in the agreement. The agreement is legally binding and enforceable.
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