The statements below are Shine Lawyers’s account of this case. They reflect allegations or the firm’s position and have not been determined by a court unless a settlement or judgment is noted.
About This Case
Shine Lawyers, with support from Retail and Fast Food Workers Union (RAFFWU) have filed several class actions on behalf of South Australian fast-food and retail workers who were not provided with their public holiday entitlements for Sunday shifts, despite Sundays being legislated as a public holiday in South Australia from 1910 to 31 December 2023.
The class actions allege that employers breached enterprise agreements and modern awards, and contravened sections 89(1) and 98(1) of the Fair Work Act 2009(Cth) by failing to properly provide workers with public holiday entitlements, including public holiday penalty rates, for Sunday shifts.
Source: Shine Lawyers
Who May Be Eligible
You can register for the South Australia Sunday Shift Class Actions if you worked at least one Sunday shift in South Australia during the following periods: Between 17 November 2019 to 31 December 2023 at: McDonald’s. Between 4 December 2019 to 31 December 2023 at: Big W Woolworths Supermarkets. Between 15 December 2019 to 31 December 2023 at: Hungry Jacks. Between 23 December 2019 to 31 December 2023 at: Coles. If you meet this criteria, you may be entitled to compensation, and you are encouraged to register. You only need to register once, even if you worked for more than one of these employers during the relevant period.
Source: Shine Lawyers
How to Register
To register on a confidential, no-cost, no-obligation basis, please click the button below and fill out the form. Register for the class actions
Source: Shine Lawyers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a class action?
When large companies or institutions do the wrong thing and people are harmed or suffer loss as a result, an individual can have little to no means of bringing a legal claim. Class actions are an important mechanism within Australia’s legal system that allow large groups of people to come together to pursue a claim collectively. For a class action to take place, there are three criteria that need to be met: There must be 7 or more people that have claims against the same defendant; and The claims relate to the same, similar or related circumstances; and The claims must relate to at least one common issue of law or fact. For more information about class actions and how they work, click here .
How long does a class action take to resolve?
It can take up to several years for a class action to resolve. The time taken from case commencement through to resolution and settlement administration depends on the particular case, and the nature of the claim. For more information about class actions and how they work, click here .
Does it cost anything to join a class action?
Shine Lawyers is committed to ensuring that everyone, regardless of their background or financial situation, has access to justice. We run our class actions in a way that means you are not exposed to any costs or financial risk, so joining a class action will cost you nothing. When a class action is successful, the legal fees and costs to run the class action are deducted from the settlement amount that is approved by the Court. If the class action is unsuccessful, we will ensure there are no out-of-pocket costs to you.
Will my details be kept private?
Yes, your contact details will remain confidential and we will seek your consent before disclosing any of your personal information (including before such disclosure is required by the Court). Shine Lawyers will only use your personal information strictly for the purpose of the legal proceedings.
Source: Shine Lawyers
Disclaimer: This information is sourced from Shine Lawyers. It is provided for general information only and does not constitute legal advice. Always verify details with the original source before taking any action.
Legal disclaimer: Information on this page is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. ClaimBar tracks class action settlements and provides updates. Always seek professional legal advice for your specific circumstances.
Did this page answer your question?