The deadline for notifying employees their "zombie agreements” are being terminated is fast approaching.
Zombie agreements — registered enterprise agreements pre-dating January 1, 2010 — will automatically cease to have effect from December 7, 2023, unless extended.
Employers must give written notice to each employee covered by the affected agreement that the agreement will sunset, including information about the timing and the FWC’s role in extending the default period.
Employers must provide the required notice by no later than June 6; failure to do so is a breach of a civil penalty provision.
Click here to check whether you have a zombie agreement.
The Fair Work Commission has published further information, while Ai Group members can access our advice on managing these agreements here.
If you require assistance to understand what you need to do, Ai Group Workplace Lawyers is here to help.
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Leanne Cruden is a Principal Adviser in the Newcastle team of the Australian Industry Group with over 18 years’ experience in industrial and employment law. If you’d like to better understand how the enterprise agreement changes impact your business, reach out to Leanne at leanne.cruden@aigroup.com.au
