Application by Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia (128V)
What happened
The Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia (CEPU) applied to the Fair Work Commission to approve an enterprise agreement. The agreement, named the KB Commercial Plumbing (Vic) Pty Ltd and CEPU – Plumbing Division (Vic) Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2024 – 2027, covers a single workplace. A minor procedural error occurred with the notice of employee representational rights, but the Commission found employees were not disadvantaged.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission approved the KB Commercial Plumbing (Vic) Pty Ltd and CEPU – Plumbing Division (Vic) Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2024 – 2027. The Commission found the agreement was genuinely agreed to, despite a minor procedural error in the notice given to employees. The agreement also covers the CEPU, as required by law. The agreement was approved on 19 August 2026.
What it means for employers
Employers should ensure all notices to employees regarding representational rights are in the prescribed form. While minor errors can be overlooked, it’s crucial to avoid any actions that could disadvantage employees during enterprise bargaining processes. Careful attention to procedural requirements is essential for successful enterprise agreement approval.
What it means for employees
Employees should be aware of their rights during enterprise bargaining. While a minor error occurred in this case, employees should ensure they receive proper notice and information regarding representational rights and the terms of any proposed enterprise agreement.
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