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Childcare workers have been guaranteed a pay bump. What’s the fine print?

The federal government has announced another A$3.6 billion to boost childcare workers’ pay.

The Conversation

ATO outsource call centre workers paid 40% less than public service peers, Fair Work submission claims

In lead-up to ‘same job, same pay’ hearings, former call centre worker Nathan Brunne says pay gap is structural and widens at senior levels

The Guardian - AU

Millions Of Aussies To Get A Pay Rise After National Minimum Wage Increase Of 4.75%

The Fair Work Commission said economic “wild cards” had impacted its wage review.

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About 3 million workers on minimum wage to receive 4.75% pay rise in Fair Work Commission ruling

Unions had demanded 6% pay increase for lowest paid after war in Middle East pushed inflation higher

The Guardian - AU

Minimum wage tops $1000 a week, stoking inflation fears

Millions of workers on industry awards will get an annual pay rise and minimum wage earners even more, but economists warn the raises could fuel inflation.

AAP

Admin 'error' leads watchdog to wrongly accuse agencies of flouting rules

'Not sure of the methodology the DTA has applied,' an email said.

The Canberra Times

Unions ramp up minimum wage rise demands as costs soar

Low-paid workers should not go backwards because of Donald Trump's war, the peak union body says, as it calls for minimum wages to be raised to $26.45 an hour.

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No butts: case dismissed after Woolworths worker claims hurt feelings over plumber’s crack

Fair Work Commission deputy president Alan Colman rejects Victorian man’s case, warning there is no disincentive for speculative claims

The Guardian - AU

Leaders to reconvene for fuel talks after refinery fire

State and territory leaders will meet again with the prime minister to discuss the fuel crisis, as new orders for companies using truckies come into effect.

AAP

The Fair Work Commission has abolished junior rates of pay for most over 18s. It’s a positive step

On Tuesday, the Fair Work Commission handed down a landmark ruling that will phase out “junior” rates of pay for adults aged 18, 19 and 20 in key sectors.

The Conversation

Fair Work abolishes junior pay rates for adult workers, with half a million young Australians to be paid more

Union celebrates ‘landmark decision’ that will mean adults aged 20 or younger are no longer paid less

The Guardian - AU

Win for younger workers with discount pay rates axed

Workers in retail and fast food jobs will be eligible for the full award wage once they turn 18 after a decision from the workplace watchdog.

AAP

Labor Backs Calls For 3 Million Aussies To Get An Above-Inflation Pay Rise: ‘Doing It Tough’

Labor is urging the Fair Work Commission to deliver an above-inflation minimum wage rise to help low‑paid workers cope with fuel costs.

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Labor backs above-inflation wage bump for low-paid

Wage increases have not been driving recent inflation pressures and low-paid workers deserve a real pay rise, the government says.

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Unions urge five per cent pay rise as inflation bites

Employer groups warn a pay rise above inflation for minimum wage earners would only tip more fuel onto the fire as rising petrol prices worry the Reserve Bank.

The Guardian - AU

Victoria teachers strike: warning of further action as 35,000 rally and hundreds of schools cancel classes

Union leaders say Tuesday’s protest in Melbourne’s CBD was among state’s ‘biggest’ in years

The Conversation

A worker was sacked over his side hustle. Here are 5 tips for employees with second gigs

A recent case before the Fair Work Commission has revealed the limits of being able to work a second job when you are employed full time.

The Guardian - AU

Worker at Australian Taxation Office call centre takes court action demanding ‘same job, same pay’

Fair Work Commission application comes amid scrutiny of ATO’s use of for-profit call centres

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The Independent UK

World-first deal grants minimum wage to Uber Eats and DoorDash delivery drivers

Agreement mandates baseline hourly rate, dispute resolution processes, clearer job information, and mandatory accident insurance

The Guardian - AU

Australia is bringing in ‘world first’ minimum pay for food delivery drivers – here’s how it will work

Deal between companies and union, which includes an hourly wage and accident insurance, still requires approval from the industrial umpire, but this is what we know so far

The Conversation

What a landmark Uber Eats, DoorDash pay deal could mean for delivery drivers and food costs

Food delivery drivers could win a major pay boost and better working conditions, under a landmark deal jointly proposed by the Transport Workers’ Union and Uber Eats and DoorDash – Australia’s two biggest food delivery services.

The Guardian - AU

Angry shareholders vote against SevenWest executive pay deal as Kerry Stokes says he too has suffered

The media tycoon presided over his presumptive last annual general meeting as Seven West Media’s chair. Plus: ABC’s 90s hit returns, but will it work?

AAP

'Irrational' rule ripping off young Aussie workers' pay

As soon as Aussie teens turn 18 they are seen as of age in the eyes of the law - but there's one place they still aren't being treated as adults.

AAP

Aged care workers to get fourth pay bump in three years

About 400,000 employees in the aged care sector will receive an extra $60 per week as a pay rise comes into effect

The Guardian - AU

From location to keystrokes, Australian workers’ data is being gathered by employers – with little privacy protection

Exclusive: Workers speak of being ‘continually monitored’ – and of increasing information being taken for opaque reasons

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