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Developing an Enterprise Agreement involves more than drafting a document. There are specific legal requirements around bargaining, employee consultation, voting and approval by the Fair Work Commission.
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We support employers from the initial assessment through to the development, negotiation and approval of your Enterprise Agreement.
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We take the time to understand your workforce, current employment arrangements and operational requirements, helping you determine whether an Enterprise Agreement is the right approach for your business and, if so, how it can be structured to achieve your objectives.
Our areas of
Enterprise Agreements expertise
- Reviewing your current employment arrangements, applicable Modern Awards and operational requirements to determine whether an Enterprise Agreement could deliver genuine benefits for your business.
- Developing an Enterprise Agreement that reflects your business requirements while meeting the requirements of the Fair Work Act and relevant workplace laws.
- Guiding you through the bargaining process, including consultation with employees and bargaining representatives.
- Helping you navigate the procedural requirements associated with employee voting and the approval process.
- Preparing the required documentation and supporting your business through the Fair Work Commission approval process.
- Helping you understand and implement your new Enterprise Agreement across your workforce and providing advice as circumstances change.
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Frequently asked questions
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An Enterprise Agreement allows your business to establish workplace arrangements that better align with how you operate. Rather than relying solely on Award provisions designed for an entire industry, an Enterprise Agreement can provide greater operational control, clearer workforce arrangements and increased certainty for both employers and employees.
An Enterprise Agreement can provide greater operational control by establishing workplace arrangements that reflect the way your business actually operates. This can lead to clearer workforce expectations, more efficient work practices, reduced administrative complexity and greater certainty when planning for future growth.
Yes. One of the key benefits of an Enterprise Agreement is wage predictability. By establishing clear employment conditions and agreed wage structures, businesses can improve budgeting, forecasting and project costing while reducing exposure to unexpected labour cost pressures.
No. Enterprise Agreements can be valuable for businesses of many sizes, particularly those with growing workforces, complex rostering requirements or multiple work sites. Businesses with more than 2 employees seeking greater operational control, workforce consistency and long-term certainty may benefit from exploring an Enterprise Agreement.
As a business expands, workforce management often becomes more complex. An Enterprise Agreement provides a consistent framework for managing employees across teams, projects and locations. This can simplify administration, improve productivity, support employee retention and create a stronger foundation for sustainable growth.
No. Enterprise Agreements are agreements between employers and employees. While unions can participate in the bargaining process where they represent employees, many businesses successfully develop Enterprise Agreements through direct employee consultation and engagement. The focus is on ensuring employees are properly informed, consulted, and given the opportunity to vote on the proposed agreement.