The government’s $130 billion wage subsidy scheme is set to be approved today and it could spell massive changes to your normal role.
But while it has been introduced in an effort to save jobs, it could also lead to significant changes to employees’ regular roles.The money won’t be paid to eligible workers directly – instead, it will be paid to employers first who then pass it on to staff.
Under the scheme, workers who have their hours cut will be able to request time to work a second job. Attorney-General Christian Porter confirmed casual workers in the job for less than 12 months would miss out. Picture: Gary Ramage
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