How can employees and customers in workplaces protect themselves from COVID-19?
How can employees and customers in workplaces protect themselves from COVID-19?
See full answer• Follow the policies and procedures of the employer related to illness, use of cloth masks, social distancing, cleaning and disinfecting, and work meetings and travel.• Stay home if sick, except to get medical care. • Practice social distancing by keeping at least 6 feet away from fellow employees or co-workers, customers, and visitors when possible.• Wear cloth face coverings, especially when social distancing is not possible.• Employees should inform their supervisor if they or their colleagues develop symptoms at work. No one with COVID-19 symptoms should be present at the workplace.• Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after blowing noses, coughing, or sneezing, or having been in a public place. – Use hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available. Avoid touch• Avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth.
Why is the Fair Work Act important in Australia?
The Fair Work Act 2009 is arguably the most important piece of legislation in Australia, because it provides the minimum terms and conditions for the majority of employees in Australia that are covered by the national workplace relations system.
When does the Fair Work Act change for casual employees?
Changes to casual employment – industrial relations reforms On 26 March 2021, sections of the Fair Work Act relating to casual employees were amended. Find out about the changes to casual employment.
Who are the bodies that oversee fair work in Australia?
There are two bodies which govern the oversight of the Act’s practical application in Australian workplaces. They are the Fair Work Commission and the Fair Work Ombudsman.
Who are the regulatory agencies for the Fair Work Act?
Of course, the practical application of the Fair Work Act 2009 and any other underlying entitlements in workplaces is not entirely left to the discretion of employers. There are two regulatory agencies which oversee the correct adherence to the Act in workplaces around Australia: the Fair Work Commission and the Fair Work Ombudsman.