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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)
- seeking COVID-19 vaccination guidance
- 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, testing 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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Changes to workplace laws during coronavirus
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Help during coronavirus
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News and updates
20 May 2022
Scheduled maintenance for some services
Some of our website services will be unavailable on Sunday 22 May. This includes the translator on this website.
Learn more at Scheduled maintenance for some services.
Thank you for your patience.
7 March 2022
Paid notice periods during COVID-19 under the Live Performance Award
Paid notice period provisions during COVID-19 have been extended in the Live Performance Award from 12 March 2022 until 12 September 2022.
Learn more about the changes in our Library article Live Performance Award changes during coronavirus.
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.