31 January 2022
Should I keep my employee's IHI number?
Knowing an employee’s vaccination status has been an important tool in managing the risks of COVID-19 in the workplace. ...
21 January 2022
Is refusing to be vaccinated under a Public Health Direction a ground for dismissal?
Yes –but dismissal must not be harsh, unjust or unreasonable. ...
19 January 2022
Can I provide extra pandemic leave to vaccinated employees?
Most likely, yes. While traditional Personal / Carer’s Leave is available to employees who have tested positive to COVI...
17 January 2022
Reasonable requirements of employees prior to their return to work?
Employers are expected to be increasingly vigilant in managing COVID related risks in the workplace particularly when ma...
13 January 2022
Are Rapid Antigen Tests 'good' evidence of incapacity or illness?
Most likely “Yes”. COVID-19 testing generally provides employer with the most valuable information in assisting employe...
12 January 2022
What do we do when an employee won't comply with customer vaccination requirements for site entry?
We have previously discussed ways in which employers can navigate the emerging area of Public Health Directions / Orders...
23 December 2021
Close and Casual Contacts - Rules
The borders have now fully opened up and we are now in a new stage of dealing with COVID –unfortunately just in time for...
13 December 2021
Has the BHP decision regarding mandatory COVID Vaccinations provided clarity?
FWC Full Bench Speaks A 5 member FWC Full Bench on Friday 3 December 2021 handed down its eagerly anticipated decision ...
10 December 2021
Christmas and COVID: Can workplace celebrations still go ahead?
The short answer: yes –but it might look a bit different....
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