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Question and Answer Tracking Details

5252 - CHANGE OF ENTITLEMENTS FOR DISABILITY SERVICES WORKERS

Hornery, Sonia to the Minister for Multiculturalism, and Minister for Disability Services
  1. What are the grounds for changing disability service workers' redundancy entitlements?
  2. Are there any plans to maintain those workers' wages in their 'transfer' to the private sector?
  3. Can the Minister guarantee that employment contracts will be appealing and fair to workers?
Answer -

I am advised:

(1)  As part of the roll-out of the NDIS, every disability employee- ongoing, temporary or casual- who transfers to the non-government sector has their job guaranteed.

For ongoing staff this guarantee is for two years, and up to six months for temporary and casual staff. No employee will be made redundant in this process. Staff who do not transfer to the non-government sector will be supported to find employment opportunities within the NSW Public Sector and will be prioritised by hiring managers as part of the NO IS Public Sector Mobility Pathway.

(2) As part of the two year employee guarantee, all transferring wages and conditions will be maintained. There is also a transfer payment of up to eight weeks pay for ongoing staff.

(3) The Fair Work Act means the awards currently covering staff will be 'copied' from the state to the national employment system at the time of transfer, and can remain in place for up to five years.


Question asked on 4 April 2017 (session 56-1) and printed in Questions & Answers Paper No. 117
Answer received on 9 May 2017 and printed in Questions & Answers Paper No. 124