Registered agreements are legally binding and enforceable .
If Adam ignores the agreement, he is in breach of the agreement and Kelly can make a complaint against Adam and he may be ordered to pay any outstanding entitlements, plus compensation. Breaches of awards and enterprise agreements are dealt with by the Tasmanian Industrial Commission. Breaches are discussed in more detail in the free publication, Industrial Relations Basics - a Guide for Small Business. If an employee thinks that they have been unfairly dismissed, they can contact the Workplace Standards Authority, their union, a solicitor, or make an application directly to the Tasmanian Industrial Commission. The Commission has the power to award employees reinstatement to their former job, or compensation where reinstatement is not considered to be appropriate.