Recent Australian Government announcements surrounding COVID-19, and the topic of social distancing during the outbreak has left parents conflicted between breaching parenting orders and restricting their children’s movements for safety. Read More
The unprecedented circumstances which we are facing due to the spread of Coronavirus has required many people to adapt to working from home. However, working from home can raise a number of issues from both the employee and employer's perspective. This blog will address some issues that may be faced. Read More
A worker who contract COVID-19 during their employment would be entitled to claim workers compensation benefits to secure income support for any time lost from work due to incapacity and for medical expenses. Read More
Employers have an onerous responsibility under the Work Health and Safety Act to ensure, so far as reasonably practicable, the health and safety of workers and others in the workplace, by eliminating or minimising risks of contracting Coronavirus. Read More
The COVID-19 outbreak will have wide ranging implications for Australians in many ways. This blog discusses the legal issues impacting employees and employers in these difficult times. Read More
On 22 March 2020, in acknowledgement of and response to the economic impacts of the Coronavirus, the Morrison Government introduced temporary relief measures for financially distressed businesses. Read More
