Originally Posted by
Flutterby
theres a training rate that is a little below the minimum wage that you may be earning for a short amount of time in a new job.
the only time you would get paid a training rate is in a recognised industry (i don't know what these are...maybe trades?). if they were to work in say, a supermarket they'd get paid $12..or in burger king or a gift shop. see below from the employment relations service website
What are the statutory minimum wage rates and when do they apply?
The Government reviews and sets minimum wages each year. These minimum wages apply to all types of employees, including part-time employees, casual employees, homeworkers, and employees who are paid by commission or on a piece-rate basis.
There are currently different levels for the minimum wage, depending on the employee's age and training levels.
The levels applying from 01 April 2007 are:
* Employees aged 18 and above = $11.25 per hour
* Employees aged 16 or 17 = $9 per hour
* Employees doing certain recognised industry training (of any age) = minimum training wage - $9 per hour - the same rate as the minimum youth wage.