Home Alone: Who’s looking after the children? Know Your Rights December 13, 2021 Who is minding the children? That’s the dilemma many…
Workers’ compensation: a legal minefield Know Your Rights December 10, 2021 You are injured at work. What is your first…
Never sign, never resign Know Your Rights December 10, 2021 Recently, an SDA member was so harassed by her…
Know your rights: Counselling Know Your Rights September 22, 2021 Whilst an employer may legitimately interview or counsel a…
Compassionate leave & you Know Your Rights June 15, 2021 None of us are immune from sickness, ill-health or…
Casual Employment Q&A Know Your Rights December 14, 2020 Some recent questions concerning casual employment which our Information…
Disturbing phone calls concerning Workers’ Compensation December 14, 2020 During the last two months, I have received a…
You can’t get blood out of a stone! Know Your Rights December 14, 2020 Pressure in the retail industry is no different to…
Protecting your pride Know Your Rights December 14, 2020 The following article is based on a sexual harassment…
SCAN RATES: ARE THEY ENFORCEABLE? Know Your Rights December 14, 2020 A Scan Rate true story Three years ago, a…
PROPOSED DRAKES SUPERMARKETS RETAIL AGREEMENT 2020 November 9, 2020 Following extensive negotiations between Drakes and the SDA Union, …
Balancing Work & Study Know Your Rights October 22, 2020 The retail and fast food industries would not survive…
INJURED AT WORK? REPORT IT. Know Your Rights October 22, 2020 As a result of the Queensland Government’s five year…
New Job in Retail, Fast food or Warehousing Checklist Know Your Rights April 30, 2020 It’s exciting (and a little bit nerve-racking) to start…
Workers’ Compensation – The Claim Decision FAQs Know Your Rights January 28, 2020 Each year, the union office receives thousands of questions…
The right to union representation at Counsellings Know Your Rights December 17, 2019 Counselling/Discussion Records/Personal Improvement Plan Are you experiencing difficulties with…
A Fair Day’s Work for a Fair Day’s pay Know Your Rights December 17, 2019 The SDA has always believed in the trade union…
Take the time Know Your Rights December 17, 2019 SDA members frequently contact the Union Office because their…
Workers’ Compensation Checklist Know Your Rights December 17, 2019 If you suffer an injury or illness at work…
Emergency Services and Natural Disaster Leave FAQs Know Your Rights Tips November 13, 2019 A State of Fire Emergency has been declared across…
Customers Behaving Badly Know Your Rights November 13, 2019 In recent times, both Woolworths and Coles have offered…
Work related training – are you being ripped off? Know Your Rights November 13, 2019 Are you being paid for work-related training? The union…
The Rights of Casual Members Q&A Know Your Rights September 13, 2019 Q. Currently I am working on a casual basis…
The Grievance Procedure – explained in plain English. Know Your Rights July 9, 2019 The grievance (or dispute) procedure is a process agreed…
Instore representation Know Your Rights January 22, 2019 The SDA has about 850 Shop Stewards, Delegates and…
Self-insurers & workers compensation FAQs Know Your Rights December 12, 2018 Some years ago, the Queensland Government allowed large employers…
Sexual Harassment in the workplace FAQs Know Your Rights December 12, 2018 Unfortunately, Sex Discrimination laws in Australia have not protected…
PREGNANCY AT WORK & PARENTAL LEAVE FAQs Know Your Rights December 12, 2018 The SDA represents more than 210,000 members throughout Australia.…
Your Rights, Your Breaks FAQs Know Your Rights Tips October 12, 2018 We all need breaks while we’re at work. Our…
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: FINANCIAL SURVIVAL FAQs Know Your Rights Tips October 12, 2018 What financial dramas could I face under a workers’…
Are you a nightfiller? FAQs Know Your Rights April 30, 2018 For 50 years, nightfill has been an integral part…
SDA Queensland Enterprise Agreements March 19, 2018 Enterprise Agreements Many workers in the retail, fast food…
ROSTERING ENTITLEMENTS Know Your Rights November 28, 2017 The rostering provisions in SDA Enterprise Agreements and Awards…
PART-TIME EMPLOYEES ARE NOT CASUAL EMPLOYEES FAQs Know Your Rights November 28, 2017 “Congratulations, you have become a part-time employee. You start…
What you need to do when an abusive or violent customer comes into your store Know Your Rights Tips August 10, 2017 This week, during Safety Demands Action Week, SDA Union…
Don’t know where your pay slips are? Here’s why you should. Tips July 14, 2017 Retail, fast food & warehouse workers should always receive…
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: Injury Rehabilitation Know Your Rights May 30, 2017 What is Rehabilitation? Rehabilitation is the process of returning…
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: WorkCover Entitlements Know Your Rights May 30, 2017 Claims should be lodged within 20 business days of…
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: Rostering Entitlements Know Your Rights May 30, 2017 One of the most important issues at work impacting…
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: Superannuation Know Your Rights May 30, 2017 Occupational Superannuation: “One of the greatest achievements of the SDA”.…
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: Your Breaks Know Your Rights May 30, 2017 We all need breaks while we’re at work. Our…
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: Counselling & Warnings Know Your Rights May 30, 2017 The SDA accepts that an employer may legitimately interview…
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: Your Grievance Procedure Know Your Rights May 30, 2017 Every Agreement or Award negotiated by the SDA contains…
What to do if you’re being exploited Tips February 16, 2016 While the word ‘exploitation’ may sound severe, it simply…
What to do if you’re sick Tips February 16, 2016 Whether you are a full-time, part-time or casual employee…
Payment of Wages / Overtime Allowances Tips February 15, 2016 Being paid for work done is not optional –…
