Introduction
The bargaining process can be complex. Before you begin, understand the timeframe and what you must tell employees. This can avoid delays when you apply for approval.
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Genuine agreement from 6 June 2023
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How we determine if your employees genuinely agreed to the agreement
Statement of Principles on Genuine Agreement
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We consider these principles to decide if your agreement was genuinely agreed to
Timeframes to make an agreement
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Understand the dates in the process, to avoid a mistake.
Date calculator for single enterprise agreement
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A tool to help you to work out the schedule for the bargaining process.
Plan to communicate your agreement
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Check what you need to give employees, when, and how to do it.
Bargaining representatives for agreements
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For help to negotiate, employers and employees may use representatives.
Apply for a majority support determination (Form F30)
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Use Form F30 if you want to order an employer to start bargaining.
Request to bargain for a replacement agreement
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An employee bargaining representative can ask an employer to start bargaining.