Introduction
Industrial action may happen when different sides in a dispute cannot resolve the issue. The employer, employees or unions may take action.
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- For employees, this is usually a strike or a work ban.
- An employer may take industrial action by locking out their employees.
In some situations, the law gives employees the right to take action. Any action must follow the right process with the Commission.
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Eligible protected action ballot agents
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Who can conduct protected action ballots.
Organise a protected action ballot
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Employees must vote in a protected action ballot to take industrial action.
Protected and unprotected industrial action
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About protected and unprotected industrial action.
Protected action in multi-enterprise bargaining
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Taking protected action when bargaining for certain multi-enterprise agreements.
Payments during certain forms of industrial action
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Rules about paying employees during industrial action.
Apply to resolve a stand down dispute (Form F13)
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Ask for help when an employer stands down an employee without pay.
Apply to stop unprotected industrial action (Form F14)
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You can apply if action is not authorised by protected (secret) ballot.