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Myths about penalty rates and those who rely on them

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imageIt's not just young single people that work weekends.Mick Tsikas/AAP

In the current review of Modern Awards before the Fair Work Commission, employers are challenging the level of penalty rates. At the same time, the Productivity Commission says excessive penalty rates for Sundays reduce hours worked, mean unemployment is higher than it needs to...

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