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December 1, 2022

Should employers have to pay for RAT testing before shifts?

What do employers need to consider if asking their employees to conduct RAT tests prior to starting their shift? The recent decision by Commissioner Simpson on (16 November 2022) may have significant implications for employers in the future when considering what constitutes an employee’s payable work time.

November 23, 2022

Is your workplace still COVID-19 safe?

The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed Australian workplaces and placed greater obligations on employers to ensure the health and safety of workers, particularly with further COVID-19 waves on the horizon. Is your workplace still covid safe?

Mandatory Vaccination Directive | FWC Says No Dismissal for Compliance

An aged care employer was able to defend against an unfair dismissal claim, with the FWC deciding the employee took the option to resign following her non-compliance with the COVID-19 vaccination mandate.

Vaccination Mandate Tested on Religious Grounds

The Queensland Industrial Relations Commission has rejected an appeal to reconsider a religious exemption to a Department of Health vaccination directive. The QIRC found that the high risk to the health and wellbeing of patients, colleagues and other key stakeholders were found to outweigh the right of personal and religious freedoms.

November 10, 2021

QLD COVID Update | Restrictions lift for fully vaccinated

It's been announced this week that Queensland will impose COVID-19 restrictions on unvaccinated people from December, while those who are fully vaccinated will enjoy new freedoms on the road back to normal.

November 5, 2021

Tribunal Rules that an Employer was Liable for an Employee Contracting COVID-19

A tribunal has determined that a widow of an employee who contracted COVID-19 is entitled to compensation despite the employee’s reluctance to a wear mask. It is essential that employers assess the risk of their employees contracting COVID-19 out of or in the course of their employment and ensure appropriate control measures.

September 1, 2021

Changes to the NSW Public Health Orders – what do employers need to know?

Changes to NSW Public Health Orders over the weekend have provided greater clarity for employers employing ‘authorised workers’ living in the 12 areas/LGAs of concern in Sydney. Find out what employers need to know here.

Want to Introduce a No Covid Jab No Job Policy? Then consider this!

Where a government health directive is in place then the implementation of a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy at the workplace will be straight forward. However, if this is not the case, then employers will need to consider issues concerning WHS, workers’ compensation, discrimination and potentially whether there would be a valid reason for dismissal for non-compliance.

August 12, 2020

JobKeeper eligibility tests amended

In light of Victoria’s coronavirus lockdown, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg announced on 7 August 2020 that the Government had made adjustments to JobKeeper eligibility by amending the requirements of the business turnover test and employee eligibility.

Worker Permit Scheme in place for Melbourne Workplaces

With stage 4 COVID-19 restrictions now in place, the Victorian Government has announced a Worker Permit Scheme for those employees required to attend the workplace.

JobKeeper modified & extended for 6 months

On 21 July 2020 the Morrison Government announced a 6 month extension to the JobKeeper payment scheme for businesses that continue to be significantly impacted by COVID-19. From 28 September 2020 a modified two tier JobKeeper scheme will be available for eligible businesses (including self employed and not-for-profits). This scheme will continue until 28 March 2021. Find out more and if you're eligible here.

COVID-19 Travel Restrictions & Australian Border Lockdowns

The current travel restrictions and border closures that have been put into place to slow the spread of coronavirus are having a significant impact on our economy and residents. Entry into Australia is only permitted to persons who are eligible for an exemption. Learn more and how Mapien Migration can help.

Immigration matters | Temporary Visa Holders impacted by COVID-19 in the workplace

On Saturday, 4th April 2020, the Australian Government announced some changes with welcome news for temporary skilled visa holders. This announcement is one that many have been waiting on for some weeks now, and assists employers with managing the COVID-19 related economic impacts for individuals on employer sponsored temporary visas.

Immigration matters | COVID-19 Impacts on your sponsored workforce | What must you consider?

Immigration matters | Vol. 7 | 20 March 2020 As COVID-19 continues to evolve, there are many issues which sponsoring businesses need to consider when making decisions that may impact on their overseas workers.

Immigration matters | COVID-19 Travel Restrictions: What your business needs to know

Immigration matters | Vol. 6 | 16 March 2020 As uncertainty continues with COVID-19, the Australian Government has introduced additional restrictions for inbound travellers which took effect from midnight on Sunday, 15th of March 2020. What does your business need to know?

Lessons for COVID-19 – Part 7: Habits to Reinforce Behaviour Change

In our 7th and final article in this series, applying behavioural insights to drive behaviour change in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we explore ways to continue behaviour change initiatives throughout 2020.

Lessons for COVID-19 – Part 6: Strategies to influence behaviour during a pandemic

This article is Part 6 in a 7-part series applying behavioural insights to drive behaviour change in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and reminds of an important consideration for making decisions for your short and long term futures.

COVID-19 – Employees receiving JobKeeper cannot unreasonably refuse requests to take Annual Leave!

COVID-19 has financially devastated employers across Australia. In trying to meet these commercial challenges employers have had to consider all avenues available to them and act decisively.

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