COVID Rights Darwin
We provide information and advice on updated employment rights due to COVID-19 changes.
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Employer Guidance
We’ll Help You Understand Your Rights
Are your staff members avoiding showing up for shifts due to concerns about COVID-19? Are you worried about the consequences of letting someone go due to the effect of the pandemic on your revenue? It’s true, these are unprecedented times, and with little historic precedent for what to do, comes confusion and misunderstanding – particularly where employers’ rights are concerned. Are you confident you can still make the right decisions for your business and your employees without landing yourself in hot water? Well, you’re not the only ones.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Fair Work has encouraged employees and employers to work together to find solutions that suit their specific circumstances. While workplace laws still apply to businesses, new scenarios are being addressed by changes in regulation.
If you want to know what your current COVID rights as an employer are, or you’re seeking clarification on specific issues, it’s important now more than ever to get reliable legal advice. At Bradley Solicitors, we advise commercial clients in Darwin, Katherine, and throughout the Northern Territory and Australia. Feel free to call on (08) 8941 1677.
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Evolving Obligations
The Legal Landscape Has Changed
With the COVID-19 pandemic muddying the waters and throwing up previously unconsidered events for businesses throughout Australia, what scenarios might you encounter? See below:
- Employees wanting to work from home
- Employees not wanting to return to work
- An enforceable government direction preventing employees from returning to work
- A sudden workplace closure outside of your control
- Border closures being reinstated
- An employee refusing to get vaccinated
- A higher rate of redundancies, resignations & dismissals
- An unprecedented number of requests for stress leave
Rather than risk falling foul of Fair Work rules and regulations when making a decision that affects your employees, seek out legal advice from our team at Bradley Solicitors. We’ll provide the support you need during these unpredictable times.
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Key Information
How has COVID-19 affected businesses in Australia?
COVID-19 has had a significant impact on businesses in Australia, with many having to close their doors due to the lockdown measures. This has resulted in a sharp increase in unemployment, as well as financial hardship for many businesses. For surviving businesses the challenges continue as they're forced to get to grips with an evolving workforce – where flexible work requests, mental health issues and vaccination refusals are increasingly common.
How can a solicitor help businesses understand their employment rights?
A solicitor can help businesses understand their employment rights by providing advice on relevant laws and regulations, thereby helping to avoid unnecessary issues such as unfair dismissal. This has become more challenging for employers to manage due to COVID-19. Solicitors can also assist with dispute resolution where necessary.
How have workplace laws been changing during and post COVID-19?
Workplace laws have been changing during and post COVID-19 to address the impact of the ongoing pandemic on businesses and their employees. For instance, temporary changes were made to awards to enable additional flexibility and the Fair Work Commission introduced rules around working from home. As the landscape is constantly evolving, what might be a requirement today, might not be tomorrow. That's why it's important to have the latest up-to-date information on employment rights before making decisions.
