On 27 September 2022, the Albanese Government introduced the Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) Act 2022 (‘the Bill’) into Parliament. Working towards amendments, positive duties, and hostile workplace environment obligations October 5, 2022 If you need assistance in managing your employees during this period, please contact the team at FCB Group Naturally a business can continue to pay employees as per normal during the shut down period should they elect to do so, which should also be confirmed in writing.įurther information will be provided and updated in due course. There is no obligation to do so where a stand down is imposed. Where a business imposes a stand down it is recommended to consult with employees and confirm the stand down in writing.Ī business can provide employees with the option of utilising their paid leave entitlements during this period should they wish. In such circumstances, consideration should be given as to what, if any, duties/education/development can be undertaken while at home. there is not a stoppage of work, or the business can continue to operate but elects not to do so) then employees are entitled to continue receiving payment. Where a stand down is not in effect (i.e. Where businesses are unable to operate due to the nature and effect of the operations outlined above, businesses may seek to stand down employees without pay where there is a stoppage of work (i.e., the business is not operating) and employees cannot be effectively utilised due to circumstances beyond your control. Given that schools are also closing, businesses are initially recommended to engage with employees at first instance to determine which employees are in fact able to continue working and those which require a period of personal/carers leave to care for dependent children. Other than the reasons outlined above, the Queensland Government has not currently released a Public Health Direction which provides further clarity upon what does or does not fall within each of the category. You have an exemption from the Chief Health Officer.You’re directed to leave by an emergency health officer and.If required to allow an essential service to occur such as the transport of freight in and out of Greater Brisbane.If you entered the impacted area responding to an emergency as an emergency health services or emergency service worker or national defence, state security or police officer.Attend funeral or wedding in line with restrictions.Work, or volunteering, or study if it is not reasonably practicable to work or learn remotely.Providing care or assistance to an immediate family member.Exercise with no more than one other person, unless all from the same household.Medical or healthcare needs, including compassionate requirements.Shopping for essentials, food and necessary supplies. The Government has also announced that individuals may not leave their houses unless for the following excepted reasons: The restrictions apply to the greater Brisbane area which includes the Ipswich, Logan, Redlands, Moreton and Brisbane Council areas. These recent cases have resulted in the Queensland Premier, Annastacia Palaszczuk announcing a three-day lockdown from 5.00PM (AEDT) on 29 March 2021 to 5.00PM (AEDT) on 1 April 2021. The Queensland Government has recorded 10 new coronavirus cases overnight including four cases of community transmission.
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