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 * COVID-19 vaccinations and the workplace
 * When workplaces shut quickly because of a lockdown
 * Pay, leave and stand downs
 * Returning to work and the workplace
 * Health and safety in the workplace
 * Alternative work arrangements
 * Ending employment and redundancy
 * Former JobKeeper scheme
 * Changes to workplace laws during coronavirus
 * Tools and help during coronavirus

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Coronavirus information: Learn about workplace entitlements and obligations
for COVID-19 vaccinations, returning to work, quarantine and self-isolation,
pay, leave and stand downs and more.

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CORONAVIRUS AND AUSTRALIAN WORKPLACE LAWS

We're here to help you understand your rights and responsibilities at work
during the coronavirus pandemic.

The information on this website covers workplace laws, obligations and
entitlements for:

 * employers and employees affected by coronavirus (COVID-19)
 * employers and employees seeking COVID-19 vaccination guidance
 * employers and employees covered by awards varied by the Fair Work Commission
   during coronavirus.

We encourage employees and employers to work together to find solutions that
suit their individual workplaces and circumstances.

Check out our News and updates section to see what's been updated recently.


COVID-19 VACCINATIONS AND THE WORKPLACE

In this section, you’ll find:

 * COVID-19 vaccinations and the workplace
 * COVID-19 vaccinations: workplace rights and obligations
 * COVID-19 vaccinations: resolving workplace issues
 * COVID-19 vaccinations: legislation and public health orders


WHEN WORKPLACES SHUT QUICKLY BECAUSE OF A LOCKDOWN

In this section, you’ll find:

 * When workplaces shut quickly because of a lockdown


PAY, LEAVE AND STAND DOWNS

In this section, you’ll find:

 * Pay, leave and stand downs
 * Quarantine and self-isolation: pay and leave options
 * Annual leave
 * Sick and carer’s leave
 * Unpaid leave and other paid leave
 * Stand downs


RETURNING TO WORK AND THE WORKPLACE

In this section, you’ll find:

 * Returning to work and the workplace
 * Managing the return to work and the workplace
 * Directions to return to work and the workplace
 * Returning to work - interactive employer tool


HEALTH AND SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE

In this section, you’ll find:

 * Health and safety in the workplace
 * Going to work during coronavirus
 * Protecting employees and customers


ALTERNATIVE WORK ARRANGEMENTS

In this section, you’ll find:

 * Alternative work arrangements
 * Changes in working hours and duties


ENDING EMPLOYMENT AND REDUNDANCY

In this section, you’ll find:

 * Ending employment and redundancy


FORMER JOBKEEPER SCHEME

In this section, you’ll find:

 * Former JobKeeper scheme


CHANGES TO WORKPLACE LAWS DURING CORONAVIRUS

In this section, you’ll find:

 * Changes to workplace laws during coronavirus

Changes to workplace laws that apply now:

 * Unpaid pandemic leave and annual leave changes to awards
 * Real Estate Award flexibility during coronavirus

Changes to workplace laws that no longer apply:

 * Former JobKeeper scheme


TOOLS AND HELP DURING CORONAVIRUS

In this section, you’ll find:

 * Tools and help during coronavirus
 * Tools and resources during coronavirus
 * Resolving workplace issues during coronavirus
 * Workplace Legal Advice Program – overview
 * Other government information and assistance
 * Contact us
 * Previous news and updates


NEWS AND UPDATES


15 OCTOBER 2021


UPDATED RETURNING TO WORK GUIDANCE

We’ve updated our information to help employers and employees plan their return
to the workplace as restrictions start to ease. You’ll find information about:

 * lifting stand downs
 * alternative work arrangements
 * issuing directions to return
 * refusals to return to work.

Go to our Returning to work and the workplace section now.


PREVIOUS NEWS AND UPDATES

To view a list of previous updates to our website, go to our Previous news and
updates page.


ABOUT OUR INFORMATION

We'll continue to update the information on our website as the situation
develops and as needed. The information provided is current as at the time of
the last update. It is not legal advice but represents the views of the Fair
Work Ombudsman based on the best available information. We encourage you to
regularly check this page for more information.

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