Reporting Services Branch update

The PSA met with Courts and Tribunal Services HR last week. After initial enquiries made by the PSA in July 2019 on behalf of members, HR has decided to offer temporary contracts to members employed casually. These offers will be to individuals who have a regular pattern of work. If members have any questions about this, they are encouraged to contact the PSA. What can…

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SES on-call dispute: further update and SOPs draft

Following the last report back in the Industrial Relation Commission regarding the On-Call dispute between the SES and the PSA, the SES have released draft Standard Operating Procedures for consultation. This follows the on-call award interpretation guidance discussed in the last PSA bulletin. Having SOPs will help ensure that procedures are consistent across all SES zones. The draft, when finalised will rescind all previous operational…

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Your questions answered about the Pay Equity package

The PSA has been collating common questions from members over the last few days and have developed a document that provides further guidance around some aspects of the package. Remember that you have until 5pm 11 September 2019 to vote. This will give you time to read all the documentation necessary prior to voting. You can access the Frequently Asked Questions document HERE. We encourage…

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Crown Solicitor’s Office – Workload and Bullying survey

Just a reminder to complete the PSA’s workplace bully and workload stress survey of the CSO. We need your feedback on your experiences working in the CSO so we can push to resolve these concerns with CSO management. Unfortunately, CSO management has refused to allow the release of the survey to all staff, so we need as many members as possible to complete it. The…

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Urgent bulletin: payroll issue

This notice is for all PSA members who choose to have their membership fees deducted via payroll deductions across Premier and Cabinet, Customer Service (Including SafeWork NSW and Service NSW) and Department of Planning, Industry and Environment. The PSA has been made aware that in your most recent pay, GovConnect have deducted your membership fees twice. This is an error made by GovConnect, and not…

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