SALARY CONTRACT REVIEW
An SDA member recently reached out to the SDA for support after being offered a promotion to a Department Manager on a salary. While she was excited about the opportunity, she wanted to make sure the new salary would leave her financially better off.
SDA Industrial Officer Steph reviewed the salary contract and compared it with what the member could expect to earn under the General Retail Industry Award, including reasonable overtime, penalty rates and public holiday rates.
Steph’s calculations showed that the offered salary would leave the member around $6,500 better off each year compared with the Award.
With the support and advice of the SDA, the member was able to confidently accept her promotion knowing she was being fairly compensated for her new role.
STORE TRANSFER SECURED!
Mihini was experiencing some issues within her department. She had raised her concerns with management, but unfortunately, no resolution was reached. She then asked about transferring to another store, but this was met with some hesitation.
Mihini reached out to the SDA for support and asked for help securing a transfer to a store closer to home, giving her the opportunity for a fresh start.
Her Area Organiser, Adison, worked with Mihini to draft a statement outlining her concerns and explaining how they were affecting her work life.
Within 24 hours, Mihini’s request was approved and she successfully secured a transfer to another store.
This is another great example of how having the SDA in your corner can make a difference. When you need support at work, your SDA officials are there to listen, provide advice and help you get the outcome you deserve.
PART-TIME CONTRACT SECURED!
An SDA member had been working regular hours as a casual at a clothing store for three years.
When he first accepted the job, he understood that he would work as a casual for six months before having a performance review and being considered for a permanent contract.
Over the years he had asked several times to become permanent, but his requests were always denied, and eventually he found his once consistent hours were gradually being reduced to the bare minimum.
Wanting to understand his options, he contacted the SDA for support. His Area Organiser spoke with HR and reviewed his situation, including invoking the ‘Casual Conversion’ clause.
With the SDA’s assistance, the member was able to secure a permanent contract with an agreed number of hours. The company also committed to reviewing his hours and increasing them when more hours became available.
A great outcome for an SDA member, who now has the security of permanent employment and a commitment to review his hours in the future.
DEFENDED VOLUNTARY PUBLIC HOLIDAY WORK
When an SDA member was told by her manager that she had to work every public holiday, she wasn’t sure if that was correct. Her first call was to the SDA to find out.
Fortunately, the SDA was able to advise her that because she worked under an SDA Negotiated EBA, working on public holidays was voluntary and she could not be forced to work.
Armed with this advice, and with a little help from her SDA Area Organiser, she was able to sort things out with her store manager. She was able to have the upcoming public holiday off – as well as any future public holidays she chooses not to work.
That’s the value of being an SDA member. You have access to quick, expert advice and someone in your corner when you need help understanding or defending your workplace rights.
THE SDA IS AT WORK WITH YOU!
