Up until 2025, the Victorian Government will guarantee sick leave.
The Victorian Sick Pay Guarantee ensures that qualified casual and contract workers, including sole proprietors, will be paid when they are unable to go to work.
The Victorian Government has provided total funding for the three-year experimental program. The pilot will now continue until Thursday, March 13, 2025, having been given an additional year’s extension.
Guidelines for the Victorian Sick Pay Guarantee Program
The Victorian Sick Pay Guarantee ensures that eligible contract and casual workers will get sick pay if they are unable to report to work. Because no employee should have to decide between their health or the health of a loved one and a day’s pay.
The first state to offer sick and carer’s pay to contract and casual employees is Victoria.
The Victorian Government has provided total funding for the three-year experimental program. The pilot program will now continue until 13 March 2025 after being given an additional year’s extension.
Eligibility Requirements
15 years or older.
Physically work in Victoria.
Have the right to work in Australia.
Work an average of 7.6 hours per week or more in an eligible job.
Don’t have access to paid sick and carer’s leave entitlements at any job.
Find out more about eligibility requirements here: Who is eligible?
Eligible Jobs / Occupations:
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
Check out the full list of qualified industries here: Eligible Jobs
What do you need to make a claim?
Before you can claim sick and carer’s pay, you must register. Sign up today!
Email your accountant to help with application and registration.