AN160141 – Gold Mining Consolidated Award 1980

21. - AGED AND INFIRM EMPLOYEES

(1) Any employee who by reason of old age or infirmity, is unable to earn the minimum wage may be paid such lesser wage as may from time to time be agreed upon in writing between the management Committee of the Mining Division of the Union and the employer.

(2) In the event of no agreement being arrived at, the matter may be referred to the Board of Reference for determination.

(3) After application has been made to the Board, and pending the Board's decision, the employee shall be entitled to work for and be employed at the proposed lesser rate.