In this video, Dr Terri Janke takes a look at what to do when things get too tight and it can no longer be business as usual.
This advice is current as of 28 March 2020. This is general advice only and should not be considered as giving health advice or legal opinion.
Since the making of this video, in early April, the Fair Work Commission has made several important changes to Awards and the Fair Work Act has been changed to enable flexibility for employers and support the new JobKeeper scheme. Under the new JobKeeper payment scheme, qualifying businesses impacted by the coronavirus can access a government subsidy so they can keep paying wages to their employees.
Additionally, on 9 April 2020, the Fair Work Act was amended in light of the introduction of the JobKeeper payment. The new temporary provisions apply to employers who qualify for the JobKeeper scheme and their eligible employees. Once an employer is qualified, the new provisions allow employers to:
- Make temporary and partial stand downs in certain circumstances.
- Temporarily alter employee’s usual duties and locations of work in certain circumstances.
- In agreeance with their employees, alter an employee’s days and time of work and use of annual leave in certain circumstances.
If you do not qualify for the JobKeeper scheme, these new temporary provisions will not apply. Employers should refer to relevant award or enterprise agreements and seek legal advice.
For more information:
Australian Taxation Office: [ Ссылка ]
Fair Work Australia: [ Ссылка ]
References
www.fwc.gov.au
Iba.gov.au
www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au
www.business.gov.au
