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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:
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
23 June 2022
Changes to some COVID-19 payments from 1 July 2022
Several COVID-19 payments are due to end on 30 June 2022. This includes:
- Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment
- some state and territory hardship payments.
We encourage you to check the Services Australia website 
or your state and territory website for the most up-to-date information about these payments.
We’ll update this website if other changes are made to these payments.
15 June 2022
Get set for a minimum wage increase
The Fair Work Commission has announced:
- a $40 a week increase to the National Minimum Wage, which amounts to an increase of 5.2%
- a 4.6% increase to minimum award wages, with a $40 minimum increase applying.
We have more detailed information about the decision at Get set for a minimum wage increase.
Make sure you sign up for email updates and we’ll let you know when we’ve updated our pay tools and other resources.
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.