and Safeguard Worker Entitlements

IAN ROGERS

The Minns Labor Government is calling on businesses to self-report and address worker entitlement issues, reinforcing its commitment to protecting employee rights in New South Wales.

This push follows an investigation by the Inspectorate in NSW Industrial Relations, part of the Premier’s Department, into long service leave compliance at supermarket giant Coles. The Inspectorate had sought information regarding Coles’ adherence to the Long Service Leave Act 1955.

As a result of the audit, Coles identifed $1.582 million in unpaid long service leave entitlements affecting 10,698 employees, including 6,346 current and 4,352 former workers. Some employees will receive up to $8,100 in back payments.

The underpayment stemmed from errors in calculating ordinary pay, where allowances and bonuses were not properly factored in.

In response, Coles has recalculated and