Enterprise Agreement

Issue 10 2022 - Finalised determinations published for award minimum rate increases

The Fair Work Commission has now published its finalised determinations for award minimum rates. Employers should review their systems...

Issue 1 2022 - Key Industrial Relations risks continue

Employers cannot afford to relax their vigilance and strategic planning despite the start of a new year and the continuing distractions...

Issue 26 2021 - Stapled super reminder - changes now in effect

As described in EMA Note Issue 16 of 2021, from 1 November 2021, the new stapled superannuation funds took effect. Employers must now...

Issue 21 2021 - Annual CPI hits 3.8% - What now?

The Australian Bureau of Statistics valued the annual Consumer Price Index risk for the year ending 30 June at 3.8%.1 What should...

Issue 16 2021 - Stapled Super - Employment contracts and enterprise agreements must change

From 1 November 2021, if employees do not choose a super fund when they commence, most employers will have to check with the ATO to see...

Issue 14 2021 - Award rates and flexibility conditions are changing this week

The end of June rush is on us again with numerous changes to award conditions, rates and allowances. These have implications even for...

Issue 43 2020 - New Industrial Relations Reform Bill Introduced to Parliament

On 9 December, the federal government introduced a bill to amend the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (“FW Act”) and related legislation to...

Issue 32 2020 - Superannuation funds in enterprise agreements – changes to the rules

Under changes made to the superannuation legislation, it will no longer be compliant for an enterprise agreement to nominate a specific...