Application by Hansen Yuncken Pty Ltd
What happened
Hansen Yuncken Pty Ltd, a construction company, applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval of a new enterprise agreement. The agreement was negotiated with the CFMEU South Australia. The agreement is a single enterprise agreement and does not cover all of Hansen Yuncken's employees, but the group of employees covered was deemed fairly chosen.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission approved the Hansen Yuncken Pty Ltd / CFMEU South Australia Enterprise Agreement 2026. The Commission found that all relevant requirements of the Fair Work Act 2009 were met. The agreement will operate from August 26, 2026, and expire on June 30, 2027. The CFMEU, as a bargaining representative, has indicated it wants the agreement to cover it, and it does.
What it means for employers
Employers should ensure that enterprise agreements fairly represent the employees they intend to cover and comply with all requirements of the Fair Work Act 2009 when seeking approval.
What it means for employees
Employees should be aware of their rights under enterprise agreements and the process for their approval. The CFMEU has indicated it wants the agreement to cover it.
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