by Rhiannon Cosgrove | Aug 1, 2022 | Coronavirus, NEWS
On 8 April 2020, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) made the decision to vary 99 awards as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The determination inserted a temporary Schedule X into these awards which provided 2 weeks of unpaid pandemic leave.ย For most awards, the...
by Simon Obee | Oct 13, 2021 | Coronavirus, NEWS
Over the last week, both NSW and Victoria have implemented a number of public health orders and directions dealing with return to work, vaccines, and collecting vaccine information. New South Wales New rules came into force in NSW from 11 October 2021 regarding...
by Rianna Shanks | Sep 29, 2021 | Coronavirus, NEWS, Workplace
Working from home Many workplaces have now come to terms with the work from home arrangements that have become part of our everyday lives in some way or another. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, work from home may have been seen as a luxury, or a last-resort necessity,...
by Dhwani Mathur | Sep 1, 2021 | Coronavirus, Workplace
Now more than ever, COVID-19 and lockdowns are taking a devastating toll on the mental health of our communities. This year, along with the health impacts of COVID-19, the pandemic has led to; self and social isolation, disconnection from family and friends,...
by Rhiannon Cosgrove | Jun 29, 2021 | Coronavirus, NEWS
The recent surge in COVID-19 cases has resulted in temporary lockdown orders across many cities in Australia. The government-imposed restrictions have required several industries and businesses to close their doors. The lockdown orders will vary depending on your...
by Simon Obee | Aug 28, 2020 | Coronavirus, Fair Work Compliance, Legal, Payroll
The Federal Government’s proposed legislation to deal with the continuation of the JobKeeper scheme is currently being considered in Parliament, with a final decision on the legislation regarding changes to JobKeeper Payments & Directions expected to be made...
