In 2015 the Productivity Commission recommended changes to the workplace laws which included removing the requirement that workers in the cafe, hospitality, entertainment, restaurant and retailing industries receive double pay for working on Sundays. The commission argued that the laws were created in a different era when less people shopped and went to church. Opponents, including Unions, argue that the rule change would result in a pay cut for thousands of minimum wage workers who work in cafes, shops and restaurants.
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84% Yes |
16% No |
84% Yes |
16% No |
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@4WM9S7W5yrs5Y
Well our multicultural society has created a 24/7 culture and now instead of having Sunday off the community has been given the expectation that everything is going to be open. Therefore we now need to review what a working week is. This is a downside of multiculturalism if the statues continues then Sat. penalty rates should apply to the whole weekend or more simple solution don't open on Sundays have a rest day
@B2WGS2X3mos3MO
Yes, all penalty rates should remain in place or be expanded. They are what allow casual employees to earn a livable wage. Especially with many of the entities lobbying against penalty rates reporting record profits. Peter Dutton is a vile, traitorous, corporate shill for daring to support such a disgusting bill.
@B4SYF8D 4wks4W
Employees should be given the opportunity to either agree to work to or decline to work to in a Sunday with another off to replace the Sunday
@B33QZF23mos3MO
Workers should be paid a wage that does not require bonuses in order to accommodate the cost of living.
@92SDNVK3yrs3Y
Both Saturdays and Sundays should be equal higher pay
@92S93P33yrs3Y
We live in a 7 day society. We should have 1 weekend rate
@9294HWC3yrs3Y
Workers should be paid double on whichever designated dates are negotiated with the employee/employer to ensure cover is appropriate and does not infringe on the rights of the worker.
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