The scope of the state Shop and Warehouse (Wholesale and Retail Establishments) Award has been updated to expand coverage of this award, effective from 7 October 2024.
The key change to the scope of the Shop and Warehouse Award is that it now covers a broad range of shops, retailers and wholesale businesses. This includes all general retail establishments, community pharmacies, bakery shops where baked products are sold on the premises, and stores that sell pets and pet supplies.
Previously, the coverage of the award was based on the type of product being sold by the employer and some types of businesses were excluded.
The Shop and Warehouse Award has been updated as part of a process to update private sector WA awards being undertaken by the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission.
This change in coverage of the Shop and Warehouse Award follows the major update to working arrangements and other award provisions which was effective from 5 June 2024.
