Thousands of early childcare workers win 30 per cent pay rise

Half a million Aussies in line for pay rise after historic Fair Work ruling

Hundreds of thousands of Australians in industries with women-heavy workforces are in line for pay rises of up to 35 per cent following a landmark decision by the Fair Work Commission to address gendered pay imbalances.The FWC handed down its ruling today, finding that certain childcare workers, pharmacists, dental assistants and therapists and other healthcare professionals, and social workers, which are all covered by five different awards, h…

Thousands of early childcare workers win 30 per cent pay rise

The Fair Work Commission has given pay rises of up to 30 per cent to hundreds of thousands of early childhood workers and health professionals.

Landmark decision recognises 'women's work' paid less

Life-changing pay rises are in the pipeline, acknowledging that "for too long, jobs where the majority of workers...

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Orange councillors' childcare reimbursement rises from $500 to $1200, reflecting rising costs since 2011. Learn more about the new policy.

Aged care included in report confirming “gender-based undervaluation” - Aged Care Insite

Hundreds of thousands of Australian workers are set to benefit from a historic report, evaluating the legacy of gendered pay in female-dominated industries. Initiated in June 2024, the Fair Work Commission's (FWC) Gender-based undervaluation – priority awards review looked at the modern award classifications and minimum wage rates across aged care, social work, dental, pharmacy and childcare, to address the ongoing effects of gender-based underv…

In landmark ruling, FWC awards pay increases to thousands of women

Save (0) Please login to bookmarkClose Username or Email Address Password Remember Me In a landmark decision, the Fair Work Commission has announced it will bump up the minimum wage for workers in childcare, health care and other industries by up to 35 per cent, following a review into gender-based pay undervaluation. Subscribe to Lawyerly to access this article.Already a subscriber? Username or Email Address Pas…