Fair Work Ombudsman - Recent changes you need to know about…

COVID-19 vaccinations and the workplace
Information on COVID-19 vaccinations and the workplace have been expanded. Visit COVID-19 vaccinations and the workplace for information and guidance on common questions about coronavirus vaccinations and the workplace.

Changes to casual employment - industrial relations reforms
On March 26 2020, the Fair Work Act was amended to change some workplace rights and obligations for casual employees. For a detailed summary of what’s changed, see Changes to casual employment - industrial relations reforms.

Changes to unpaid parental leave entitlements
From 27 November 2020, following changes to the Fair Work Act, employees can now access unpaid parental leave for a maximum of 12 months if they experience:

• a stillbirth, or

• the death of an infant during the first 24 months of life.

Read more about these new unpaid leave entitlements at Changes to unpaid parental leave entitlements.