Thousands of disabled Australians earn just a few dollars an hour working at disability enterprises. A recent Federal Court decision will lead to higher wages, but some employers fear this will send them broke. Is this a cunning ploy to get out of paying more or are their fears justified? And some parents believe these jobs are worth a whole lot more to their children than a just a pay packet. So what is a fair wage?
Audio and transcript (off-site)- Topics:
- Employment, Human Rights
- Author:
- Background Briefing reported by Melinda James
- Source:
- ABC Radio National
- Date published:
- Sun 28th Sep, 2014