Coronavirus and Australian workplace laws

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

Pay, leave and stand downs

In this section, you’ll find:

• Pay, leave and stand downs
• Quarantine and self-isolation: pay and leave
• Sick and carer’s leave
• Stand downs

Alternative work arrangements

In this section, you’ll find:

• Alternative work arrangements
• Changes in working hours and duties

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
• Tools and resources during coronavirus
• Government information and assistance
• Contact us

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.