Rare split in minimum wage decision reveals 'risk to jobs'
David Marin-GuzmanWorkplace correspondent
Updated
Employers have slammed the Fair Work Commission's decision not to freeze the minimum wage as a "dangerous misstep" at a time of decades-high unemployment, warning the wage panel's first split in 30 years has added further uncertainty to jobs.
A majority of the commission on Friday increased minimum rates by 1.75 per cent to $19.84 an hour from July 1 for essential services, such as childcare and healthcare.
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David Marin-Guzman writes about industrial relations, workplace, policy and leadership from Sydney. Connect with David on Twitter. Email David at david.marin-guzman@afr.com
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