Contract Bargaining Agreement Template for Australia
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Contract Bargaining Agreement
"I need a Contract Bargaining Agreement for a medium-sized manufacturing company in Melbourne, covering 200 employees across production and maintenance roles, with specific provisions for shift work and hazard pay."
1. Parties: Identifies all parties to the agreement, including the employer(s) and the employees or employee representatives covered
2. Background: Sets out the context and purpose of the agreement, including any relevant history of bargaining
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 instruments
5. Consultation and Dispute Resolution: Outlines procedures for workplace changes 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 wage progression
9. Leave Entitlements: Covers all types of leave including annual, personal, long service, and parental leave
10. Occupational Health and Safety: Establishes workplace safety obligations and procedures
11. Termination of Employment: Sets out notice periods and procedures for ending employment
12. Signature Clauses: Contains formal execution provisions and signature blocks for all parties
1. Flexibility Arrangements: Used when individual flexibility arrangements are permitted beyond the standard agreement terms
2. Remote Work Provisions: Include when the workplace allows or requires remote working arrangements
3. Union Rights and Responsibilities: Required when unions are party to the agreement or have specific rights
4. Training and Development: Include when specific training requirements or career development programs are offered
5. Redundancy Provisions: Detailed section needed when specific redundancy terms beyond NES are offered
6. Performance Management: Include when specific performance review processes are established
7. Domestic Violence Leave: Additional provisions beyond statutory requirements for domestic violence support
8. Environmental Sustainability: Include when workplace environmental initiatives are part of the agreement
1. Schedule A - Classification Definitions: Detailed descriptions of job classifications and associated skill requirements
2. Schedule B - Wage Rates: Detailed pay scales, allowances, and progression criteria
3. Schedule C - Supported Wage System: Special wage provisions for employees with disabilities
4. Schedule D - Working Hours Arrangements: Specific rosters, shift patterns, and break arrangements
5. Schedule E - Industry-Specific Allowances: List of industry-specific allowances and conditions
6. Appendix 1 - Consultation Framework: Detailed procedures for consultation processes
7. Appendix 2 - Dispute Resolution Procedures: Step-by-step dispute resolution process
8. Appendix 3 - Forms and Templates: Standard forms for various processes under the agreement
Authors
Act
Award
Base Rate of Pay
Casual Employee
Commission
Consultation
Continuous Service
De Facto Partner
Employee
Employer
Enterprise
Fair Work Commission
Full-time Employee
Immediate Family
Immediate Manager
Industrial Action
Medical Certificate
Modern Award
National Employment Standards
Nominal Expiry Date
Ordinary Hours
Overtime
Part-time Employee
Party/Parties
Permanent Employee
Public Holiday
Reasonable Additional Hours
Regular Casual Employee
Representative
Shift Worker
Spouse
Standard Rate
Supervisor
Union
Workplace
Workplace Change
Workplace Delegate
Working Day
Year of Service
Term of Agreement
Consultation
Dispute Resolution
Employment Categories
Hours of Work
Overtime
Flexible Working Arrangements
Remuneration
Superannuation
Allowances
Leave Entitlements
Public Holidays
Workplace Health and Safety
Performance Management
Disciplinary Procedures
Termination of Employment
Redundancy
Classification Structure
Training and Development
Union Rights
Workplace Delegates
Individual Flexibility
Consultation on Major Change
Anti-Discrimination
Work-Life Balance
Rostering
Breaks and Rest Periods
Travel Requirements
Tools and Equipment
First Aid
Grievance Procedures
Transition to Retirement
Parental Leave
Family and Domestic Violence Leave
Indigenous Employment
Environmental Sustainability
Workplace Diversity
Remote Working
Confidentiality
Manufacturing
Construction
Healthcare
Education
Mining
Retail
Hospitality
Transport and Logistics
Professional Services
Public Sector
Technology
Agriculture
Financial Services
Telecommunications
Human Resources
Legal
Industrial Relations
Compliance
Operations
Executive Leadership
People and Culture
Employee Relations
Workplace Relations
Administration
Human Resources Director
Industrial Relations Manager
Employment Lawyer
Workplace Relations Advisor
Union Representative
Compliance Officer
HR Business Partner
Operations Manager
General Manager
Chief Executive Officer
Legal Counsel
People and Culture Manager
Workforce Planning Manager
Employee Relations Specialist
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