Coronavirus (COVID-19)
In this section you will find information on how COVID-19 effects working life and how you can protect your rights at work.
JobKeeper Payment
The Federal Government introduced JobKeeper after a hard-fought campaign from the Australian union movement. On March 28, 2021, the Government ended the JobKeeper program, despite many parts of the economy being a long way from recovery.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/factsheet/jobkeeper-payment/
Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment
The Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment, originally scheduled to end on September 30, has been extended by the Government for an unspecified period.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/factsheet/pandemic-leave/
Testing for COVID-19
Work health and safety information about testing for COVID-19
https://www.australianunions.org.au/factsheet/testing-for-covid-19/
Ventilation
Workplace health and safety information about ventilation and COVID-19.
Understanding COVID-19 risks in your workplace
Workplace health and safety information about physical distancing and ventilation
https://www.australianunions.org.au/factsheet/covid-workplace-risks/
Transport to and from work
Work health and safety information about managing the risk of COVID-19 and transport and from work.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/factsheet/transport-to-and-from-work/
Consulting Workers
Workplace health and safety information about managing the risk of COVID-19 in the workplace and consulting workers.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/factsheet/consulting-workers/
Privacy at Work
Workplace health and safety information about privacy at work and COVID-19
https://www.australianunions.org.au/factsheet/privacy-at-work/
Safety Gear (PPE)
Workplace health and safety information about managing the risk of COVID-19 and safety gear/personal protective equipment.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/factsheet/safety-gear-ppe/
Workplace cleanliness and hygiene
Workplace health and safety information about managing the risk of COVID-19 and workplace cleanliness and hygiene
https://www.australianunions.org.au/factsheet/workplace-cleanliness-and-hygiene/
Supporting Workers – Paid Pandemic and Vaccination Leave
Employers and other duty holders (such as property managers/owners) have obligations to ensure the health and safety of workers and others.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/factsheet/covid-aware-supporting-workers/
Vaccinations – your questions answered
Australian Unions answers key questions you may have about the vaccination program and your workers’ rights
https://www.australianunions.org.au/factsheet/vaccinations-your-questions-answered/