The government is contributing $90 million to a disability support scheme which means Tauranga workers in this sector will be paid minimum wage for sleepovers.

Health Minister Tony Ryall says cabinet has agreed to provide the funding to phase in the scheme by July 2013.

Health Minister Tony Ryall.

There is also a government commitment of $27.5 million going towards the back pay liabilities of disability support service providers.

'People with disabilities and their families can be assured that providing quality support remains a priority for this government,” says Tony.

All parties involved in negotiations have agreed to stop litigation currently in front of the Supreme Court.

'The government will fund employers to pay 50 per cent of the current minimum hourly wage to workers on sleepovers from July 1, 2011, and then 75 per cent from July 1, 2012.”

Tony says the government will fund 100 per cent of the sleepovers from July 1, 2013.

'The government will also contribute $27.5 million for back pay.”

This is to be paid at 50 per cent of the appropriate minimum wage for the period July 1, 2005 until June 30, 2011.

This is for past and present employees in respect of all claims lodged until September 2, 2011.