The Board or Registrar may request information about a social worker or their employment from their current or former employer.

Information must be provided within the timeframe specified by the Board or Registrar.
_{Penalty for non-compliance: Up to $1,250
Expiation fee: $160}

You must not hold out an employee or another person as being registered with the SWRB SA unless they are registered.
_{Penalty: Up to $10,000}

If an employee’s registration has special conditions or restrictions, you must not allow them or anyone else to represent that they have unrestricted registration.
_{Penalty: Up to $10,000}

You must not knowingly or recklessly use, or allow the use of, the title "social worker" for yourself or an employee unless that person is registered. This includes job titles, advertisements, or descriptions in any language.
_{Penalties:
Individual: Up to $60,000 or 3 years imprisonment (or both)
Company or organisation: Up to $120,000}

You must ensure that employees comply with any conditions placed on their registration.
Allowing or requiring a registered social worker to breach these conditions is an offence.
_{Penalty: Up to $10,000}

Breaching conditions requiring notification to the Board or restricting practice is an offence.
_{Penalty: Up to $5,000 or an expiation fee of $315 (on-the-spot fine)}

You must not use fraudulent or dishonest methods to obtain registration or reinstatement of registration for yourself, an employee, or anyone else.
_{Penalty: Up to $10,000}

Employers must not employ or engage a person to perform social work services unless they are registered with the Social Workers Registration Board (SWRB SA).
_{Penalty: Up to $10,000}

When an employer dismisses a registered social worker in response to allegations of unprofessional conduct, this must be reported to the Board.

The employer must also report if a social worker resigns following allegations of unprofessional conduct.

• Reports must be submitted in writing within 7 days, clearly outlining the reasons for dismissal or resignation.
• Reports are uploaded to the Board via the SWRB SA portal, using the reporting template
• The maximum penalty for failure to comply is $5,000

The Act provides employers with the following protection: A person incurs no liability by making a report purportedly in compliance with this section in good faith.