There’s a renewed push to scrap junior rates of pay for young adults. Do we need to rethink what’s fair?
- Written by Kerry Brown, Professor of Employment and Industry, School of Business and Law, Edith Cowan University
NT_Studio/ShutterstockShould young people be paid less than their older counterparts, even if they’re working the same job? Whether you think it’s fair or not, it’s been standard practice in many industries for a long time.
The argument is that young people are not fully “work-ready” and require more intensive...
