The projects are designed to strengthen workforce participation, improve employee retention and create long-term employment pathways, particularly in regional Queensland.
Businesses that can prove they took reasonable preventive measures would have a legal defence against enforcement action.
Inpex Senior Vice President Corporate Bill Townsend confirmed the workforce had approved the agreement and said the company would now submit it to the Fair Work Commission for final approval.
Envoy analysis finds the morning after the US Men's National Team's World Cup exit had a bigger impact on workplace attendance than the post-Super Bowl slowdown.
The firm has identified the historical payroll issue, completed a review of its payroll practices and made arrangements to repay affected employees.