Cabinet approves sleepovers agreement

Posted by pdassoc on September 15, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

12 September 2011, Tony Ryall The Government will contribute $90m towards phasing in the minimum wage for disability support workers on overnight sleepover shifts. Health Minister Tony Ryall says: “Cabinet this morning agreed to provide $90 million towards phasing in minimum wage rates by July 2013, and $27.5 million towards the back pay liabilities of the providers.”  IHC and other providers are also putting in money.  “People with disabilities... Read More

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