STANDING DOWN EMPLOYEES
Can you stand down employees because of the impact of COVID-19 on your business?
In certain circumstances, section 524(1)(c) of the Fair Work Act 2009 allows an employer to stand down employees during a period in which they cannot usefully be employed. This includes where there is a stoppage of work for a cause for which the employer cannot reasonably be held responsible. Many businesses are now considering whether these provisions can be used to stand down employees as a result of the impact of the coronavirus. In this article we will breakdown what employers need to consider when determining whether it is possible to stand down employees…
