A workers’ union has raised concerns about the welfare of employees working at Sexyland stores in South Australia, following allegations of frequent sexual harassment by customers.
The Shop, Distributive, and Allied Employees’ Association (SDA) also said it had received reports from union members at Sexyland in South Australia they were instructed not to reject any sales, regardless of the circumstances.
According to the SDA, no training or review process regarding sexual harassment and customer abuse was provided to staff.
Moreover, the SDA claims that the chain illegally sold stimulants which required a doctor’s prescription. It also asked its employees to accept and resell donated pornography from consumers.
In addition, the SDA said that the stores were found to have insufficient lighting, visibility issues, restricted access to safe areas and exits, and lack of security during late-night hours.
The SDA has filed formal reports with Safe Work SA andSA and and SA’s Consumer and Business Services (CBS).
Besides South Australia, Sexyland has stores in Victoria and the Northern Territory. It brands itself as a “trusted, family owned company” and “Australia’s leading adult store retailer and online shop.”