NEWS-HR

ENTERPRISE BARGAINING – majority support determination – s.236 Fair Work Act 2009 – determination requested by United Voice on the basis employer had refused to bargain – identified employees represented a group which were fairly chosen – employees indicated that they wish to commence bargaining for an enterprise agreement – 55 persons on the roll of voters, 21 returned declaration envelopes with 20 voting in favour – Commission not satisfied that a majority of the employee group wished to bargain – application dismissed. United Voice v Paramedic Services Victoria t/a Gomed (VIC) P/L

Bay of Isles Community Outreach Inc. has been served with a s.365 (Application to deal with contraventions involving dismissal) by an ex-member of staff (Fraser).

Anglican Retirement Village Diocese of Sydney has been accused via a s.365 (Application to deal with contraventions involving dismissal) of dispensing with a staff member (Higelin) in breach of separation protocols.

An application for approval of the Wonthaggi Medical Group and ANMF Enterprise Agreement 2015 (s.185 – Application for approval of a single-enterprise agreement) will be reviewed by Fair Work Deputy President Gostencnik.

The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation and Mecwa Care are embroiled in a s.739 – Application to deal with a dispute.

Anglicare SA Incorporated is being pursued via a s.394 (Application for unfair dismissal remedy) by an ex-staffer (Hardy).

An application by The Corporation of the Sisters of Mercy of the Diocese of Townsville (s.225 – Application for termination of an enterprise agreement after its nominal expiry date) will be reviewed by Fair Work Commissioner Booth.

Medicalone Pty Ltd has been summoned before the Fair Work Commission via as.365 – Application to deal with contraventions involving dismissal (Hudspith).