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I think "lol" needs to be expanded a bit to be convincing. I can't see how it is not the same thing. The employer looks at the total cost of employment and wor
by JenrHywy 4y ago
I think "lol" needs to be expanded a bit to be convincing.
I can't see how it is not the same thing. The employer looks at the total cost of employment and works out if it's worth hiring someone. If that cost is 10% higher because of super, that means there is 10% less to go to (direct) wages.
Now granted, that will differ at different points in the labour market. For minimum wage jobs, I agree that employers wouldn't suddenly start paying 10% above award if super was scrapped.
- jay_kyburz 4y agoI haven't changed jobs much in my career, but when talking about pay I still find people need to be explicit if they are talking about including or excluding super. Most jobs advertise the pay excluding super, but some will quote total package.
- JenrHywy 4y agoYeah, that's particularly the case if you're contracting: they'll advertise the hourly pre-super rate more often than not.