Right to disconnect | Photo: Shutterstock 5 min read Last Updated : Aug 26 2024 | 1:04 PM IST Starting from Monday, Australian workers have the legal right to ignore their employers’ calls, emails, and messages after work hours. Michele O’Neil, president of the Australian Council of Trade Unions, declared it a historic...
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2.6 million workers to benefit from 3.75pc increase to minimum wage next month
In short: The Fair Work Commission has increased both the minimum and award wages by 3.75 per cent. The decision means the national minimum wage will be $24.10 per hour or $913.91 per week, based on a 38-hour week. What’s next? The increase to minimum and award wages will take effect from July 1. Australia’s...