Sick and carer's pay guarantee for Victorian casual and self-employed workers
Victorian Sick Pay Guarantee
This program provides casual, contract and self-employed workers in certain occupations with guaranteed sick pay.
Open
Closes in
321 days
Closing date: Thursday 13 March 2025 Thu 13 Mar 2025
What do you get?
Up to 38 hours (5 days) a year of sick and carer's pay.
Who is this for?
Victorian casual, contract and self-employed workers in certain occupations.
Overview
Payments will be made at the national minimum wage.
The program will run for 3 years, and eligible workers can make their first claims from March 2022.
Check if you can apply
Eligible occupations include:
- food, hospitality and accommodation
- retail, sales and supermarkets
- factories, manufacturing and supermarket supply chains
- administration, clerical and call centres
- cleaning and laundry
- beauty, fitness, tourism and outdoor recreation
- taxi, rideshare and delivery driving
- security
- carers, aides, health and welfare support
- farm, agriculture, forestry, gardening and animal care
- arts and creative industries.
Apply now
Apply for the Victorian Sick Pay Guarantee
Find out more about your eligibility and how to apply.
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