Jeff Kennett's remote work pay cut proposal - ABC Melbourne
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The former premier says work-from-home arrangements are creating a social divide.

Would you take a pay cut to work from home?

Former Victorian premier Jeff Kennett is proposing public servants who work remotely should be paid less than those that have no choice but to commute — such as nurses and teachers.

He explained his idea to Sammy J on ABC Radio Melbourne Breakfast.

EDIT - Here’s the article in the Herald Sun they’re referring to (unpaywalled): https://archive.is/20230711234402/https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/bid-to-have-employees-salaries-cut-if-they-work-from-home/news-story/6273dad7538f5485e182a6cd5e19cc92

  • gorketteEnglish
    41·
    1 year ago

    Equal pay for equal work. Why should someone working in an office building be paid more than someone working remotely, doing the same job?