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Multi Employer Collective Agreement Template for Australia

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Multi Employer Collective Agreement

"I need a Multi Employer Collective Agreement for five manufacturing companies in Victoria, Australia, focusing on standardized safety protocols and shift work arrangements, with planned implementation by March 2025."

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This Multi Employer Collective Agreement is designed for situations where multiple employers in related industries seek to establish consistent employment terms and conditions across their organizations. It is particularly useful in industries where workers frequently move between employers or where standardized conditions benefit both employers and employees. The agreement operates under Australian federal jurisdiction and must comply with the Fair Work Act 2009 and related legislation. It includes comprehensive provisions for wages, working conditions, leave entitlements, and dispute resolution procedures, while allowing for specific variations through schedules where necessary. This type of agreement helps reduce administrative burden, ensures consistency in employment conditions, and can lead to improved industry standards. It requires careful negotiation between all parties and must be approved by the Fair Work Commission.
Suggested Sections

1. Parties: Identifies all participating employers and the unions/employee representatives who are party to the agreement

2. Background: Sets out the context and purpose of the agreement, including its relationship to previous agreements if applicable

3. Definitions and Interpretation: Defines key terms used throughout the agreement and establishes interpretation principles

4. Application and Operation: Specifies the agreement's coverage, commencement date, expiry date, and relationship with other industrial instruments

5. Consultation and Dispute Resolution: Procedures for workplace change consultation and resolving disputes between parties

6. Types of Employment: Defines different employment categories (full-time, part-time, casual) and their conditions

7. Hours of Work: Specifies ordinary hours, overtime arrangements, and flexible working provisions

8. Wages and Classifications: Details pay rates, classification structures, and progression criteria

9. Allowances and Reimbursements: Lists all applicable allowances and conditions for reimbursement of expenses

10. Leave Entitlements: Covers all forms of leave including annual, personal, long service, and parental leave

11. Public Holidays: Specifies public holiday entitlements and working arrangements

12. Superannuation: Details superannuation arrangements and contributions

13. Termination of Employment: Outlines notice periods and termination procedures

14. Redundancy: Specifies redundancy processes and entitlements

15. Workplace Rights and Union Matters: Covers union representation rights and employee protections

Optional Sections

1. Individual Flexibility Arrangements: Required if the agreement allows for individual flexibility arrangements beyond the model clause

2. Workplace Health and Safety: Detailed WHS provisions for high-risk industries or specific safety requirements

3. Training and Development: Include when specific training requirements or career development programs are part of the agreement

4. Remote Work Arrangements: Include for workplaces offering regular remote work options

5. Industry-Specific Operations: Special operational requirements unique to the industry or participating employers

6. Environmental Sustainability: Include when incorporating green initiatives or environmental commitments

7. Technology and Digital Systems: Include when specific technology usage policies are required

8. Market Allowance: Include when specific market conditions require additional compensation arrangements

9. Domestic Violence Leave: Additional provisions beyond statutory requirements for domestic violence support

Suggested Schedules

1. Schedule A - Classification Definitions: Detailed descriptions of each job classification and associated skill requirements

2. Schedule B - Wage Rates: Detailed wage tables including progression points and allowances

3. Schedule C - Employer-Specific Conditions: Specific arrangements or variations for different participating employers

4. Schedule D - Supported Wage System: Special wage provisions for employees with reduced work capacity

5. Schedule E - School-based Apprentices: Specific provisions for school-based apprenticeships if applicable

6. Schedule F - National Training Wage: Provisions relating to trainees and associated wage rates

7. Appendix 1 - Signatories: Execution page with signatures of all participating parties

8. Appendix 2 - Consultation Procedures: Detailed procedures for various types of workplace consultation

9. Appendix 3 - Dispute Resolution Procedures: Step-by-step dispute resolution processes

10. Appendix 4 - Parental Leave Procedures: Detailed procedures for applying for and managing parental leave

Authors

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Relevant legal definitions
Act
Agreement
Award
Base Rate of Pay
Casual Employee
Commission
Consultation
Continuous Service
De Facto Partner
Employee
Employer
Enterprise
Fair Work Commission
Fixed Term Employee
Full-Time Employee
Immediate Family
Immediate Manager
Industry
Modern Award
NES
Ordinary Hours
Ordinary Time Earnings
Parties
Part-Time Employee
Permanent Employee
Qualifying Period
Redundancy
Registered Organisation
Regular Casual Employee
Relevant Modern Award
Representative
Roster
Shift Worker
Spouse
Standard Rate
Superannuation Fund
Union
Week
Work Area
Workplace
Clauses
Application and Scope
Term of Agreement
Definitions and Interpretation
Relationship to Other Instruments
Flexibility Arrangements
Consultation
Dispute Resolution
Types of Employment
Probationary Period
Hours of Work
Overtime
Breaks
Allowances
Wages
Superannuation
Annual Leave
Personal/Carer's Leave
Compassionate Leave
Parental Leave
Long Service Leave
Public Holidays
Classification Structure
Career Progression
Performance Review
Training and Development
Workplace Health and Safety
Union Rights
Redundancy
Termination of Employment
Notice Periods
Transfer of Business
Anti-Discrimination
Workplace Bullying and Harassment
Disciplinary Procedures
Work Location
Tools and Equipment
Uniforms
Travel Requirements
Reimbursement of Expenses
Shift Work Arrangements
Rostering
Time and Wages Records
Right of Entry
Workplace Flexibility
Family and Domestic Violence Leave
Individual Flexibility Arrangements
Consultation About Change
Representation Rights
Employer-Specific Provisions
Relevant Industries

Manufacturing

Construction

Retail

Hospitality

Transport and Logistics

Healthcare

Education

Mining

Agriculture

Waste Management

Security Services

Cleaning Services

Relevant Teams

Human Resources

Legal

Compliance

Industrial Relations

People and Culture

Payroll

Operations

Employee Relations

Executive Leadership

Administration

Finance

Risk Management

Relevant Roles

Human Resources Manager

Industrial Relations Manager

Legal Counsel

Compliance Officer

Operations Manager

Workplace Relations Advisor

People and Culture Director

Employment Relations Specialist

Payroll Manager

Business Unit Manager

Union Delegate

Employee Relations Manager

Workforce Planning Manager

Chief Human Resources Officer

Industrial Relations Consultant

Industries
Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth): Primary legislation governing employment relationships, collective bargaining, and industrial relations in Australia. Contains requirements for enterprise agreements, bargaining processes, and minimum employment standards.
Fair Work Regulations 2009: Supplementary regulations providing detailed requirements for implementing the Fair Work Act, including specific procedures for agreement making and approval.
Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Cth): Sets out the main workplace health and safety duties that affect working conditions and must be considered in employment agreements.
Privacy Act 1988 (Cth): Relevant for sections dealing with employee data collection, storage, and handling practices.
Age Discrimination Act 2004 (Cth): Must be considered to ensure agreement provisions do not discriminate based on age.
Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth): Ensures agreement provisions promote equality and prevent discrimination based on sex, marital status, or pregnancy.
Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth): Must be considered to ensure agreement provisions do not discriminate based on race, color, or national origin.
Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth): Ensures agreement provisions accommodate and do not discriminate against employees with disabilities.
Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth): Relevant for multi-employer agreements to ensure compliance with competition law principles in collective bargaining.
Relevant Modern Awards: Industry-specific awards that set minimum terms and conditions for particular industries or occupations, which the agreement must not undercut.
Teams

Employer, Employee, Start Date, Job Title, Department, Location, Probationary Period, Notice Period, Salary, Overtime, Vacation Pay, Statutory Holidays, Benefits, Bonus, Expenses, Working Hours, Rest Breaks,  Leaves of Absence, Confidentiality, Intellectual Property, Non-Solicitation, Non-Competition, Code of Conduct, Termination,  Severance Pay, Governing Law, Entire Agreemen

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