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Union case to delay penalty rate cuts questioned

David Marin-Guzman

The Fair Work Commission has questioned the retail union's linking of penalty rate cuts to minimum wage increases, casting doubt over its push to delay the cuts set to take effect this weekend.

The workplace tribunal promised to deliver a speedy decision on the Shop Distributive and Allied Employees Association's last-minute bid to delay Sunday rate cuts for retail workers, from 165 per cent to 150 per cent, after holding an urgent hearing on Monday.

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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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