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Fair Work abolishes junior pay rates for adult workers, with half a million young Australians to be paid more (www.theguardian.com)
submitted 5 months ago by to c/australia@aussie.zone
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[–] 1 point 5 months ago (2 children)

If you're hiring people for a minimum wage job, and can choose a 17yo with no experience or a 30yo with at least some experience, most employers would choose the 30yo.

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  • [–] 1 point 5 months ago (1 child)

    Sure, putting a "discount" on minimum wage seems dubious to me though.

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  • [–] 1 point 5 months ago

    I've never thought of it as a discount on minimum wage.

    It's more like a minimum wage which varies according to age.

    A 17 year old is likely to have less experience than a 30 year old, while also having less financial responsibilities like children and so on.

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