All enterprises were asked whether pay rates were set at junior rates for any employees.
This concept was explained as setting the pay rate as a proportion of the applicable adult rate.
As presented in Table 5.7, less than one-quarter (18%) of enterprises reported paying at least 1 staff member junior rates.
The prevalence of setting wages at junior rates was higher in the Retail, and Accommodation and Food Services industries (28% and 35% respectively).
Enterprises with at least 1 employee paid junior rates (%) |
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Industry | |
Retail trade | 28.4 |
Accommodation and food services | 35.2 |
Other services | 13.0 |
Employment size | |
5–19 employees | 15.5 |
20–199 employees | 25.1 |
200+ employees | 3.8 |
All enterprises | 17.9 |
Source: AWRS 2014, Employee Relations survey.
Base = 3057 enterprises with various characteristics, percentages by row.