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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
In this section, you’ll find:
When workplaces shut quickly because of a lockdown
In this section, you’ll find:
Pay, leave and stand downs
In this section, you’ll find:
Returning to work and the workplace
In this section, you’ll find:
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
In this section, you’ll find:
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
In this section, you’ll find:
News and updates
17 September 2021
Reminder: Changes to casual employment laws
By 27 September 2021, employers (other than small businesses) need to assess whether their existing casuals are eligible to be offered permanent employment.
For more information, visit Becoming a permanent employee.
10 September 2021
Expanded COVID-19 tests and vaccination information
We’ve expanded our information covering:
- COVID-19 tests – go to Quarantine and self-isolation: pay and leave options
- employees refusing to be vaccinated – see COVID-19 vaccinations: workplace rights and obligations.
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.