In the video above the Inside Parliament team look at pay issues after it was revealed some disabled workers were getting paid under $1 an hour.
Advocacy groups say it’s exploitation, but some in the sector, including workers, say it’s not all about the money. (Source: Other)
In the last three years, 1500 minimum wage exemptions have been granted by the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment for businesses that employ disabled people.
1 NEWS has learned that more than two-thirds of those workers are paid less than $5 an hour for their work.
Information obtained under the Official Information Act shows five of the lowest paid employees with disabilities earn less than $1 an hour - the minimum wage in New Zealand is $16.50.
One employee, who has Down syndrome and works in community service was being paid 89c.
1NEWS’ weekly catch up with our reporters about the biggest stories of the week. (Source: Other)
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