Only approved courses can be used for ERE leave purposes. Applications for course approval can be made throughout the year, by any individual, group or organisation that wishes to provide ERE.
Employment relations education leave
Employment relations education (ERE) is aimed at improving relationships between unions, employees and employers by increasing understanding of employment relations, and the duty of good faith.
Criteria used to assess employment relations education course approval
Guidance on critical success factors and the criteria used to assess whether an ERE course will be approved.
Employment relations education approved courses
Employment relations education (ERE) leave can only be used for courses which have been approved by the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety.
Using pre-approved courses
A union may apply to use a course which has already been approved for employment relations education (ERE) use by another union.