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Older employees, such as Baby Boomers and Gen X, tend to carry larger leave balances, with an average of 19.9 and 20.3 days of unused leave, respectively. In contrast, younger workers, including Millennials and Gen Z, are accumulating less unused leave, with 14.9 days and 8.8 days, respectively.
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The gig economy, which has been growing in recent years, has contributed to the normalisation of poly-employment. Many workers now view freelancing, contract work, and part-time positions as viable options alongside their primary jobs.
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Trade workers filed the most claims by occupation, totaling 39,000, highlighting the high-risk nature of trades work, which involves physical labor and exposure to hazards.
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A key provision of the new bill is raising the casual loading for minimum wage workers to 25%. This change, aligning WA’s laws with the national system, aims to enhance financial security for casual employees.
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Gen Z and millennials prioritize purpose-driven work, environmental responsibility, and mental health support in their workplaces. They seek jobs aligned with their values, ethics, and well-being, demanding action on climate change, mental health resources, and ethical leadership. These generations also stress the importance of work-life balance.
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Rising living costs, especially for healthcare and long-term care, drive retirement anxiety. Employees worry that increasing medical expenses and inflation will deplete their retirement savings.
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Concerns about losing income support during the transition to employment, along with language barriers, education levels, and age discrimination, are major obstacles. About 12,000 respondents cited disability discrimination as a significant job search barrier.
