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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)
- 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
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When workplaces shut quickly because of a lockdown
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Pay, leave and stand downs
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Returning to work and the workplace
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Health and safety in the workplace
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Alternative work arrangements
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Ending employment and redundancy
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Former JobKeeper scheme
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Changes to workplace laws during coronavirus
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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:
Tools and help during coronavirus
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News and updates
21 October 2021
Vaccination requirements for more workers in Western Australia
The Western Australian (WA) Government has announced COVID-19 vaccination requirements for the majority of occupations and workforces in WA. The requirements affect workers in occupations deemed critical to the ongoing delivery of business and function of the community.
The requirements will be introduced in phases. Learn more at WA Government – Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for WA workforces 
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FIFO and other resource workers
The WA Government has also announced vaccination requirements for fly-in fly-out (FIFO) and other resource sector workers from December 2021. Read more at WA Government – COVID-19 vaccine mandatory for FIFO and other resources sector workers .
We’ll update our COVID-19 vaccinations: legislation and public health orders page once the WA Government issues public health orders reflecting these new requirements for WA workers.
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.