When it comes to hot weather, workplaces don’t have to be below a specific temperature but employers have to ensure they provide a healthy and safe work environment. During hot weather employers should allow greater flexibility within the workplace to … Continued
The SDA is pleased to announce the winners of our Netflix voucher competition. Adiel Rosenberg Nick Del Medico William Carnie Kiara Parr-Todd Sophie Anderson Michael Smith Brett Manning Kirsty Hagarty Tim Harrison Monique Whitcher Thank you to all members who … Continued
Christmas Opening Hours From 21 December 2018 to 2 January 2019, the SDA Member Support Hotline will be available to members from 9am-5pm Monday to Friday, excluding Public Holidays.
The SDA is calling on the State Liberal Government to reverse its decision to slash bus services in Adelaide on Boxing Day – a decision that will disadvantage many retail workers. The Government announced on Friday afternoon that bus services … Continued
As of 13 December 2018, all employees will have access to 5 days unpaid family and domestic violence leave. The new leave for employees experiencing family and domestic violence has now been introduced into the National Employment Standards which covers … Continued
The SDA is very disappointed the State Liberal Government has used an exemption to allow shops in suburban Adelaide to trade on Boxing Day from 9am-5pm this year. We know this extension won’t create jobs, won’t lead to more sales … Continued
As of Monday 1 October 2018, casual workers now have the right to request a move into permanent employment – which is a huge step towards addressing Australia’s insecure work epidemic. SDA National Secretary Gerard Dwyer said the Fair … Continued
On Thursday 27 September 2018, the SDA won a major case in the Fair Work Commission that will see penalty rates for over 350,000 causal retail workers increased on Saturday’s and for evening work from November this year. First … Continued
The SDA is pleased to announce that Woolworths Supermarkets employees will have access to NEW freezer jackets from October 2018 thanks to SDA members in Queensland and New South Wales who reported concerns about wearing dirty and unhygienic freezer jackets … Continued
For many years, unions including the SDA have been campaigning for family and domestic violence leave to be included in Modern Awards. From 1 August this year new unpaid family and violence leave entitlements will be introduced to all Modern … Continued
