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Bargaining Representative
Our team of skilled bargaining representatives specialise in navigating the complex landscape of Enterprise Agreements.
Enterprise Bargaining Representation
Expertise in negotiating Enterprise Agreements
We bring specialised knowledge, experience and understanding of negotiation tactics and strategies to optimise the outcome for your Enterprise Agreement.
Understanding legislative requirements
Our small team of experts not only provide support with the requirements for good faith bargaining, but also have a deep understanding of the current and future Industrial Relations changes to legislation.
Allowing you time to focus on your Business
Delegating the bargaining to us to navigate the complex negotiation dynamics, frees up your leaders time to focus on running your business.
Bargaining Representatives In Action
Enterprise Bargaining representation involves inviting a skilled negotiator to advocate on behalf of your business throughout your Enterprise Agreement negotiations. Our expert (the bargaining representative) will gather and analyse relevant industry information, collaborate with you to understand the context of your workplace, and make recommendations on possible changes to your proposed Enterprise Agreement. The bargaining representative will then formulate bargaining strategies and tactics and engage directly in negotiations for you to achieve favourable outcomes.
Additionally, they possess a deep understanding of the legal intricacies, including the procedures to request employees to endorse agreements and the potential issuance of a bargaining order in the event that negotiations face an impasse.
- Experts in strategic and tactical negotiation
- Deep knowledge of Industrial Relations, the Fair Work Act and enterprise bargaining strategy
- External bargaining representatives can help maintain relationships between company and employees
- Development of a comprehensive communication plan
Options to meet your business needs.
Negotiating Agreements
Engage us as your Bargaining Representative to negotiate Enterprise Agreements on your behalf.
Coaching and Advice
Use us for ad hoc coaching and advice for your leadership team behind the scenes during the Enterprise Agreement negotiation process.
Support with Unions
Enlist our expert advice in the event of union conflict, stalemates, bargaining disputes or protected industrial action.
Why choose us?
Practical, tailored advice and support
Every client is different, and each matter is unique. Our approach is to offer advice and support that best meets the needs of your business.
Expertise working with all client types
We work with large, global multinationals, mid-size businesses, small family-run companies and start-ups across all industry sectors. As specialists in employee relations, we have vast experience managing a wide range of employee matters.
Holistic HR and IR solutions
Our HR and IR services encompass the entire employee relations lifecycle. From individual employment contracts and policy development to workforce consultation, and negotiating enterprise agreements.
What Our Clients Say
Enterprise Bargaining doesn’t need protective equipment to be worn, it requires a strategy.
About Us
At Employee Relations Expertise, we believe in providing customised solutions that meet the specific needs of each client. Whether it’s developing Industrial Relations strategies, negotiating enterprise agreements, managing performance, conducting employee investigations, or any other employee relations challenge, we have the expertise to assist you.
Our specialised coaching and advice, particularly in environments with strong union presence and resistance to change, have enabled our clients to optimise business performance while cultivating stronger and more positive relationships with their employees. Trust us to be your partner in navigating the complexities of employee relations and achieving success for your organisation.
Related Services
Industrial Relations Consultant
Commercial strategy, enterprise bargaining through to managing existing issues or disputes.
Employee Relations Consultant
Navigate complex employee relations challenges, such as performance management, workplace investigations, conflict resolution, mediation, disciplinary action and policy frameworks.
Enterprise Agreement Consultant
End to end support with all types of EA’s – Greenfield, Brownfield, Union and Non-Union
Fair Work Advocacy
Unfair dismissal, Bargaining disputes, General protection claims, Procedural fairness.
Frequently Asked Questions
The employer can appoint Employee Relations Expertise as their bargaining representative to negotiate on behalf of your business for the process.
Yes, we definitely provide support with any single Enterprise Agreement and can assist with Multi-employer Bargaining should the situation arise.
Yes, we support all aspects required by employers in the process of your enterprise bargaining agreement. Including notice and communications to workers, access period, proposed agreement, how to vote, and management of the application to the Fair Work Commission for approval.
Yes, we also offer our clients the option of having tactical and strategic coaching in the background throughout the Enterprise Agreement negotiation process. A further option is to engage ERE to provide some training for your bargaining team prior to renegotiation commencing.
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