Eliminating COVID-19 Risk From Australian Workplaces
We can now prevent people from developing COVID-19, but when is it lawful and reasonable for employers to direct employees to undergo vaccination against COVID-19?
Ten Tips for South Australian Employers to Deal With COVID-19 Restrictions and Lockdowns
South Australia is about to complete a seven-day lockdown to combat a recent COVID-19 outbreak over various super spreading events. For the foreseeable future, it seems that there remains an ongoing…
End of Year Celebrations: Tips to Stay COVID-Safe and Manage the 'Silly Season'
It's that time of year again when employers embark upon their official end of year office celebrations. No doubt most will wish to celebrate the end of a year scarred by the COVID-19 pandemic which…
Last Chance to Avoid Casual Worker “Double-Dipping” Disaster
Leave entitlements to be challenged in the High Court after the Federal Government’s epic fail in Federal Court
COVID-19: New Rules for JobKeeper 2.0
On Tuesday 15 September 2020, the Federal Government registered new rules[1] to regulate the JobKeeper wage subsidy scheme. The new rules give effect to JobKeeper 2.0, which extends the wage subsidy…
Re-establishing Your Business During a Pandemic
As the various State and Federal Governments start to unwind the lockdown measures imposed to suppress the spread of SARS-CoV-2 in Australia, businesses are trying to grapple with trying to operate…
COVID-19: Fair Work Commission Delays Minimum Wage Increase
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) in handing down its minimum wage review decision has rejected a push from the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) and employer groups to deliver a pay…
Work Health and Safety During a Pandemic: The Issue of Vaccination for Businesses
What role, if any, do businesses have to play if a vaccine is created for SARS-CoV-2?
Adjustments to Agricultural Sector in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on business have been widespread and complex. In the agriculture industry the oft-quoted phrase that “everyone still needs to eat” holds true, but many farmers…
COVID-19: Fair Work Commission Has New Powers to Deal With JobKeeper Disputes
As reported in our previous alert[1], JobKeeper laws, which create a six-month wage subsidy scheme, were recently passed at special sittings of the Federal Parliament. The new laws include temporary…
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