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Force Majeure COVID-19

Force Majeure in the Time of COVID-19

The fear and pressure that the Coronavirus is placing on Australian business is immense. In addition to the medical threat, many businesses are looking at how their operations can continue,Read More

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If my workplace shuts down can I be stood down without pay?

Where a closure of a business is unavoidable and reasonably outside of the employer’s control, then a business may lawfully stand down employees during the closure period. Before commencing aRead More

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If my business cannot operate, can staff be stood down?

On Monday 23 March businesses offering “non-essential” services were ordered to close in order to help reduce transmission of COVID-19 by practising social distancing. Businesses operating the following list ofRead More