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Update: who is permitted to send their children to childcare under new Victorian directions?

Employment and workplace relations| 07 Aug 2020

Update: who is permitted to send their children to childcare under new Victorian directions?

By Fay Calderone, Gemma Hallett and Rhea Karunakar  Under Victoria’s current stage 4 restrictions, in a move to limit the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, only certain people are permitted to send their children to childcare or kindergarten. Employers are ...

The last days of Rome: super guarantee amnesty ends 7 September

Employment| 07 Aug 2020

The last days of Rome: super guarantee amnesty ends 7 September

The Superannuation Guarantee Amnesty comes to an end on 7 September 2020, taking with it the generous concessions provided for those who voluntarily disclose superannuation guarantee shortfalls. With an onerous penalty regime coming into effect after the Amnesty, it is critical that ...

Employers must immediately report confirmed COVID-19 cases under new OHS Regulations

Employment| 04 Aug 2020

Employers must immediately report confirmed COVID-19 cases under new OHS Regulations

New Regulations in Victoria now require all Victorian employers to notify WorkSafe Victoria when they become aware that an employee or independent contractor has been diagnosed with COVID-19.

Victorian employers, are you taking ‘reasonable steps’ to ensure employees wear masks?

Employment| 04 Aug 2020

Victorian employers, are you taking ‘reasonable steps’ to ensure employees wear masks?

All Victorian residents must wear a face mask when outside their home (from 2 August 2020), with limited exceptions. For employers permitted to operate during stage 4 restrictions, this includes employees who are working at the employer's premises.

Victoria’s stage 4 restrictions: options available to employers

Employment| 03 Aug 2020

Victoria’s stage 4 restrictions: options available to employers

Premier Daniel Andrews has imposed stage 4 restrictions across much of Victoria. A broad range of industries and sectors will now be required to close their workplaces or significantly reduce their capacity across metropolitan Melbourne.