Representation, negotiation and liaison services
Employers face a number of challenges in today’s market, ranging from global market pressures to the new regulations and obligations imposed by the Fair Work Act 2009, which commenced on 1 July 2009. VECCI membership provides access to a wide range of services that will help your business deal with these competing demands and priorities.
Better business begins with VECCI – VECCI can help you negotiate the outcome that is best for your business.
Sometimes employers just need ‘someone in the room’ to assist with difficult union negotiations, the bargaining of enterprise agreements or discussions concerning onsite arrangements. VECCI can represent and advocate for business in a variety of forums and circumstances.
The quality and range of our expertise ensures that your needs are effectively represented, in the most timely and efficient manner possible.
Call VECCI today on 03 8662 5333 to have someone on your side of the table.
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Case Study
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VECCI was approached by a valued client seeking assistance with a significant claim for underpayment made by a former employee to the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO). As a consequence of the claim being taken up by the FWO, other employees had also made subsequent claims.
The employee claimed that underpayment arose from incorrect classification by the employer. One employee also claimed that, despite coverage by an Enterprise Agreement, she was entitled to penalty rates equivalent to entitlements received by other employees covered by the Award.
The client engaged VECCI to act on their behalf in the matter. VECCI was able to advocate for the client, and negotiated with the FWO inspector on their behalf. VECCI’s workplace relations consultant provided copies of all relevant documentation to the FWO, including copies of Enterprise Agreements, time and wages records, and employment contracts, and provided spreadsheets that demonstrated the applicable rates of pay for the employees concerned for the two previous years.
The FWO subsequently dropped the claim, and found in favour of the employer’s argument, as represented by VECCI. Whilst the client incurred some expense arising from advocacy services provided by VECCI, the client saved thousands of dollars as a result of VECCI’s representation and auditing skills. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What Is The Fair Work Act?
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What is an Enterprise Agreement?
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What are the National Employment Standards?
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What are the rules around negotiating an agreement?
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What are Modern Awards?
- For more information on these questions and any others relating to employment contact VECCI on 03 8662 5333. |
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