8 Apr 2020 COVID-19 and the Community Care Sector: Privacy Obligations A cornerstone of managing the trajectory of the COVID-19 Pandemic is accurate monitoring and tracing of people affected by the virus.
7 Apr 2020 COVID-19: Border closures - Implications for employers and employees The unprecedented COVID-19 Pandemic has seen all States and Territories except New South Wales, Victoria and the Australian Capital Territory impose strict border control restrictions.
7 Apr 2020 Education Corporate and commercial Cyber risks emerge as schools implement online home-based learning Most non-government schools move quickly to implement online home-based learning platforms for the delivery of curriculum in response to COVID-19
7 Apr 2020 Pay increases under enterprise agreement withheld in response to COVID-19 While legislation that will provide some financial certainty is in the pipeline, flexibility may be achieved by recourse to some existing industrial mechanisms including varying terms under enterprise agreements.
6 Apr 2020 Planning, infrastructure and environment NSW planning industry responds to the COVID-19 crisis An overview of the unprecedented changes to NSW's planning laws.
5 Apr 2020 Transport and logistics Cruise shipping and the coronavirus Cruise ships have struggled to disembark passengers and crew when they have not been permitted to call at certain ports.
3 Apr 2020 Commercial litigation and dispute resolution Pandemic pandemonium: the decision in David Quince v Annabelle Quince and Anor [2020] NSWSC 326 When will the COVID-19 pandemic be grounds to adjourn? Some issues to consider for parties intent on proceeding to hearing during coronavirus crisis
2 Apr 2020 Recent Changes to Various Modern Awards in the midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic Recent updates and changes to the Hospitality Industry, Clerks-Private Sector and Restaurant Industry Modern Awards in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic
2 Apr 2020 COVID-19: New government support measures – what employers and employees need to know New government support measures announced to help protect employees and businesses.
1 Apr 2020 Fair Work Commission expands award coverage under the Miscellaneous Award 2010 The Fair Work Commission has significantly increased the number of employees covered by modern awards by varying the coverage of the Miscellaneous Award 2010 from 1 July 2020