Members Major Win Against Wage Theft

After a drawn out battle with their employer, Nunawading Swim Club, SIA members from Just Swimming Swim Schools have finally entered the last stage in the recovery of $1.9 million in stolen wages. Over 18 months ago members and the SIA identified and raised, with the management of Nunawading Swim Club, a number of serious concerns in regards to employees entitlements including their classifications, pay rates and allowances.

Further investigation by SIA Organisers and Delegates uncovered an alarming systemic practice of unpaid and underpaid work which had occurred over the entire duration of the employees engagement in the business.

Just Swimming's SIA Delegates, and members, have worked tirelessly & stood collectively through extremely difficult circumstances including the restructure of the business which saw the longest serving employees made redundant.

The prevalence of wage theft in the Aquatic Industry is becoming increasingly apparent. The SIA is committed to further educating employees in the industry about their entitlements and to address the widespread lack of compliance by employers. There needs to be a fairer and simpler system in place for employees in the recovery of stolen wages & greater consequences for the offenders.