IR BLOTS is an Authorised Protected Action Ballot Agent
A decision to take protected industrial action is never one taken lightly. Employees can ill afford to forego wages, and employee representatives must manage finite resources and competing interests.
However, when that step is taken, choosing a ballot agent is a critical part of the process for employees and their representatives.
Speed – Things move quickly in the Fair Work Commission. IR BLOTS is an Authorised Protected Action Ballot Agent who can respond quickly to conduct electronic ballots which are easy for voters to access and participate in.
We can conduct a protected action ballot within 10 days from the date on which the protected action ballot order is made, or earlier if circumstances require (and the FWC permits).
Attention to detail – Accuracy in all aspects of the process and confidence in the ballot result is the difference between success and failure, as demonstrated by a recent FWC decision.
The IR BLOTS team ensure accuracy in two ways:
- Our people personally set up and check each ballot according to internal processes with built in checks and balances;
- The IR BLOTS system that facilitates the electronic ballot.
The BLOTS balloting system run by IR BLOTS has a proven track record of providing accuracy, attention to detail and certified ballot results in the Fair Work Commission, across more than 400 enterprise agreement and PABO ballots.
Authorised – The FWC confers its trust on Authorised Protected Ballot Agents to maintain the integrity and robust nature of ballots as matters of public interest, as discussed in this FWC decision.
IR BLOTS was authorised to conduct protected action ballots in this decision of the Fair Work Commission [2023] FWC 3067.
Why Choose IR Blots?
At IR BLOTS we only do Industrial Relations Balloting, because it is a specialist area with significant legal and industrial outcomes for Employees.
We think it deserves close attention to detail and we guarantee that.
FWC Authorised and Experienced: As an Authorised Protected Action Ballot Agent, and built on the foundations of esteemed IR consulting firm IRiQ, we bring a high level of insight and understanding to the process.
Comprehensive Compliance: Our approach is informed by a deep understanding of the Fair Work Act and regulations, ensuring every step we take is compliant with legal requirements.
Secure Technology: The BLOTS balloting system user-friendly, secure and our certified reports are robust.
Confidentiality and Integrity: We manage the personal information of eligible voters with the utmost care, in accordance with the Privacy Act 1998 and Australian Privacy Principles.