The Fair Work Commission in April 2020 varied 99 Modern Awards by inserting a new Schedule – ‘Schedule X: Additional measures during the COVID-19 pandemic’.  Schedule X provides an entitlement to unpaid pandemic leave and the ability to take twice the amount of annual leave at half pay (additional measures during the COVID-19 crisis).  These […]

The Fair Work Commission has extended and changed Schedule I in the Clerks – Private Sector Award. Schedule I was implemented to provide award flexibility during the impact of COVID-19 and has now been updated and extended until 30 September 2020. Schedule I was originally inserted into the Award on 28 March 2020 and was […]

The Fair Work Commission has extended and changed Schedule I in the Restaurant Industry Award. Schedule I was implemented to provide award flexibility during the impact of COVID-19 and has now been updated and extended from 1 July until 27 September 2020. Schedule I was originally inserted into the Award on 31 March 2020 to […]

The Fair Work Commission has extended and changed Schedule J in the Hospitality Industry (General) Award. Schedule J was implemented to provide award flexibility during the impact of COVID-19 and has now been updated and extended until 27 September 2020. Schedule J was originally inserted into the Award on 24 March 2020 to provide flexibility […]

From 12 noon on Friday 3 July 2020, Stage 3 Restrictions will become operative.  The lifting of restrictions to Stage 3 will allow many more businesses to reopen and operate. The 4 square metre rule (1 person per 4 square metres) continues to apply generally.  Office-based workers can return to work provided the 4 square […]