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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).
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, testing and the workplace
In this section, you’ll find:
- COVID-19 vaccinations, testing and the workplace
- COVID-19 testing and the workplace
- COVID-19 vaccinations: workplace rights and obligations
- COVID-19 vaccinations: resolving workplace issues
Pay, leave and stand downs
In this section, you’ll find:
- Pay, leave and stand downs
- Quarantine and self-isolation: pay and leave
- Annual leave
- Sick and carer’s leave
- Unpaid leave and other paid leave
- Unpaid pandemic leave in awards
- Stand downs
- Changes to workplace laws during coronavirus
Alternative work arrangements
In this section, you’ll find:
- Alternative work arrangements
- Changes in working hours and duties
- When workplaces shut quickly because of a lockdown
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
Help during coronavirus
In this section, you’ll find:
- Help during coronavirus
- Top COVID-19 questions
- Tools and resources during coronavirus
- Resolving workplace issues during coronavirus
- Government information and assistance
- Contact us
- Previous news and updates
News and updates
22 July 2022
Unpaid pandemic leave reinserted into some awards
Employees covered by some awards can again access 2 weeks’ unpaid pandemic leave. It’s available to eligible employees from the first full pay period starting on or after 15 July 2022 until 31 December 2022, following a decision by the Fair Work Commission.
The affected awards are:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Services Award
- Aged Care Award
- Ambulance and Patient Transport Award
- Health Professionals and Support Services Award
- Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award
- Supported Employment Services Award.
Employees covered by an affected award can access 2 weeks’ unpaid pandemic leave if they’re prevented from working because of COVID-19.
Learn more at Unpaid pandemic leave in awards.
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.