Related to our two earlier COVID-19 Employment FAST Facts 1 & 2. This week so far in context: We have seen: The government unveil the Jobkeeper payment COVID-19 package essentially involving a $130 billion payment. Information start to be disseminated from various government websites providing details on this payment designed to help keep Australians in … Read more
Mid-last week a modern award was varied for the first time in the Fair Work Commission in response to the disruptions experienced by business owners and workers due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Australian Hotels Association supported by the United Workers Union sought the addition of a special COVID-19 flexibility schedule into the Hospitality Industry … Read more
Last week Qantas and Jetstar temporarily stood down two-thirds of their 30,000 employees until at least the end of May. Workers who are stood down who subsequently become sick with COVID-19, or provide care to a sick family member regardless of the type of sickness, cannot access personal leave. For those workers who are off … Read more
RM Williams, Myer, Kathmandu, Country Road and Cotton on shops are just some of the larger retailers whose doors closed on the weekend due to COVID-19, with thousands of its workers stood down. Business owners are grappling with whether stand down of workers is a viable option as their businesses are being crippled by the … Read more
Related to our earlier COVID-19 Employment FAST FACTS What risks are present where staff are required to attend the workplace because they are unable to work remotely? What happens if workers become ill with suspected COVID-19? Should remote workers be treated any differently to workers in the workplace in terms of leave? Can workers who … Read more
Coronavirus is forcing more employers to allow staff to work from home. Many employers don’t have a work from home policy (“WFH Policy”) and are asking us to help write one. Here are some of the things you need to consider when drafting a WFH Policy. Why do I need a Work From Home Policy? … Read more
The rapid rise of Coronavirus cases worldwide but also now in Queensland will have an enormous impact on business. At this time and during the next months business owners must be mindful of their obligations in addition to their workers’ rights and entitlements. To make things easier for our clients, we highlight some really useful … Read more
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Employment Fast Facts to frequently asked questions: Should employees be working in the office, or working from home? What happens if workers choose to self-isolate/quarantine? Can workers be directed by their employer to self-isolate/quarantine? Can workers be stood down by their employer? What happens to their pay? Current context: Yesterday Australians woke to … Read more
In short, no. This was discussed in the case of Zoe Zelman v Billboard Media [2020] FWC 5 (2 January 2020). Was there a resignation, or not? On 3 September 2019, Ms Zelman made an application to the Fair Work Commission under s394 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (the Act) alleging she has … Read more
Natural disasters are not new to Australians. We have suffered together through floods, bushfires, cyclones and drought, always relying on our unique Australian culture of mateship, embodying equality, loyalty and friendship. The coronavirus or COVID-19 is just another challenge which we will overcome. The spread of the coronavirus in Australia presents some interesting challenges for … Read more
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