As a matter of general contract law, where a party voluntarily enters into a contract, the usual legal position is one of ‘absolute liability’. The contract will be binding on the party, and all of their obligations must be performed. In the context of COVID-19,...
Under the Jobkeeper Payment, businesses impacted by the Coronavirus will be able to access a subsidy from the Government to continue paying their employees. The payment is worth $1,500 gross per fortnight for eligible employees for a maximum period of six months....
The new telehealth arrangements are a vital measure so that patients can access care without increasing their risk of exposure to, or spreading, the coronavirus. However, while telehealth may seem more informal compared to a physical consultation, it is important that...
Key issues Some of the more challenging business decisions under consideration by employers during the current period include: Resizing their business operations; Temporary business closure or stand down of employees; and Termination of employment and/or redundancies....