What is the lodgement process of the Workplace Agreement?
Under the WorkChoices Act, both the AWAs and Collective Agreements (CA) are lodged with the OEA. Step 1: Pre-agreement Before the University and Union (CA) or Employee (AWA) reach final agreement, ensure: • rights of bargaining agents recognised where applicable; • agreements contain mandatory content provisions (dispute resolution and NED); • compliance with minimum FPCS; and • the agreement does not contain prohibited content Step: 2 Pre -approval Provide access and information: • at least 7 days prior to agreement provide information statement regarding time and manner when approval will be sought, involvement of bargaining agents and any information required by OEA • period beginning 7 days before agreement is approved ready access to employee/s Step 3: Approval Ensure agreement is validly approved by the employee/s (AWA) or valid majority of persons (CA).
