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Sick pay for casuals and contract workers

Eligible casual, contract and self-employed workers now have access to 38 hours of sick and carer’s pay each year.

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Business Victoria has encouraged employers to tell their workers about the Victorian Sick Pay Guarantee, a fully funded Victorian Government program that covers 38 hours of sick and carer’s pay per year.

The two-year pilot initiative covers eligible workers in industries such as hospitality, food trades or food preparation, supermarkets, retail, sales, aged and disability care, cleaning and laundry, security.

To be eligible, an employee must:

  • Be 15 years or older
  • Physically work in Victoria
  • Have the right to work in Australia
  • Work an average of 7.6 hours per week or more in an eligible job
  • Not have access to sick and carer’s leave entitlements at any job.

Workers who sign up can access up to 38 hours a year of sick and carer’s pay when they’re sick and can’t go to work.

Payments are made at the national minimum wage ($21.38 per hour) at no cost to business.

“Staying at home when you’re sick helps keep everyone safe. It also means you can recover quicker and get back to work sooner,” Business Victoria notes.

A list of eligible occupations is available for employees, who can also view the program guidelines and apply online.

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