The possibility of giving paid pandemic leave to individuals who require to self-isolate due to COVID-19 will be discussed by the Federal government, unions and employers, after the entitlement was given to aged care employees this week.
On Monday, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) ruled that employees on three aged care awards ought to be given the unique form of leave, if they had no other privileges that would pay them while isolating and waiting for a test outcome or due to COVID-19 signs.
So could that quickly see other workers provided comparable leave? Here’s what you need to understand.
What is paid pandemic leave?
Throughout the coronavirus break out in Victoria, a significant chauffeur of transmission has actually been individuals showing up to work while showing signs.
The goal of paid pandemic leave is to get rid of any financial pressure that might make someone show up to work while sick, by giving them leave as a privilege, even if they are a casual worker.
Work attorney Alan McDonald said this week’s decision guaranteed that aged care employees who were not entitled to authorized leave would n