Labor to block payment scheme for intellectually disabled workers

By Dan Harrison
Updated August 28 2014 - 2:08am, first published August 27 2014 - 6:05pm
Labor is seeking to amend the legislation to allow workers to accept a payment without giving up their right to pursue other claims. Photo: Jessica Hromas
Labor is seeking to amend the legislation to allow workers to accept a payment without giving up their right to pursue other claims. Photo: Jessica Hromas

Labor will oppose Coalition proposals which would require intellectually disabled workers to waive their right to make discrimination claims in return for a payment.