Ride-share drivers, childcare workers and hairdressers are among the jobs now eligible for guaranteed paid sick and carer’s leave under a state government pilot.
Ride-share drivers, childcare workers and hairdressers are among more than 400 types of casual jobs that will now be eligible for guaranteed sick and carer’s pay under an expansion of a Victorian government-funded pilot program.in March 2022, to run over two years with $245.7 million in funding.Shutterstock
This is partly because uptake has been lower than expected, with fewer registrations and lower amounts of leave claims keeping costs under the initial forecast. “People shouldn’t be forced to choose between going to work sick or putting food on the table – we’re proud to be expanding the Sick Pay Guarantee because we know how important it is to support Victorians,” Employment Minister Ben Carroll said.“Insecure work has terrible consequences, and we know how important it is for people to have the support and certainly, they need to stay home and recover if they are sick or caring for a loved one.
Sick leave for casual workers became a key issue during Victoria’s COVID-19 lockdowns as authorities worked to contain outbreaks among industries where staff could not afford to miss work because of illness. Kenyi said she would never come to work sick, so it was a relief to know falling ill wouldn’t prevent her from paying her bills. “It was scary to take a day off knowing you wouldn’t get paid, so I’m very grateful,” she said.
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